X-Rep

[ErikZ]

Hi guys,
I have been visiting a few weightlifting sites when I stumbled upon xrep.com or x-rep.com

Something like that
It describes a training method that is supposedly able to pack some SERIOUS muscle in like, a few months time.

I wished to know what you guys think about the x-rep, or extended reps.

Cheers

 

[silver_shadow]

hmmm.... well i read it and i think i'd rather not part with my $$. whether or not it actually works is not the issue to me. the issue is that there are plenty more places where i can get training info for FREE. training info that i know WILL help pack on mass.








right here on EF is the most obvious.

 

[silver_shadow]

ok.... i just found some more info on this x rep thingy
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/core_april_4.htm

 

[Cynical Simian]

Is there a training method that doesn't promise that? I agree with silver_shadow: there's no reason to pay for routine, diet, etc. advice when there's so much information out there and you can probably tailor a program better to your own needs than some stranger can.

 

[altimus]

the fellas at ironman, steve something and jonathan lawson?? i think developed it. basically finishing off a set with partials in certain ranges of motion, for ex.the bottom position of a bench press. i heard it takes quite a toll on the CNS, but thats just the word on the street

 

[Beachbum1546]

http://bodybuilding.com/fun/xrep4.htm

 

[ErikZ]

Sorry, maybe I did not make myself clear. I am not willing to pay the guys at xrep. All I want to know is:

Does this xrep thingy actually work better than other methods?

=)
sorry guys

 

[altimus]

well, the xrep ads and write ups in ironman say they work wonders!! but every program in the magazines work right?!? youd have to give it a shot to see how effective it really is, thats about all i can tell ya

 

[thelion2005]

Hi guys,
I have been visiting a few weightlifting sites when I stumbled upon xrep.com or x-rep.com

Something like that
It describes a training method that is supposedly able to pack some SERIOUS muscle in like, a few months time.

I wished to know what you guys think about the x-rep, or extended reps.

Cheers

I did a brief read and thought there might be some value in their concept of sustaining a set over 32 secs without going to reps over 10. Tried it and it kills to slow down like that. Fries the nervous system.

I tried to follow the logic of the exercises, sets and reps ... and got lost. Too much jumping around and dependence on a training partner.

I still think keeping it simple, pushing the last set, eating healthy and full recovery is the key.

 

[Cynical Simian]

Does this xrep thingy actually work better than other methods?

Almost certainly not. It looks like just another bodybuilding mag program with "kitchen sink" exercise selection and gimmicky rest/weight selection schemes. Any program would seem effective with the support of Jay Cutler's genes, medicine cabinet, and cadre of trainers/handlers. Stick to a program with solid theory behind it and meaningful progression/goals, and just eat above maintenance if you want to gain muscle.