Need Some Training Advice

[Smokin']

Example...squat. If I was a football running back I would do this. Not sure about what his max/strength level is.

This is the pyramid...all while adding weight the entire time. Keep in mind you need to know your limits and proper technique or you will injure yourself. IN other words, test yourself first.

1 set of 10 (where he does 9 and 10 comfortably but not too comfortably)
1 set of 8 (where 7 and 8 are not too comfortable)
1 set of 6 ....u know the rest..
1 set of 4 ....
1 set of 2 ....
1 set of 4 ....
1 set of 6 ....

[NJFighter91]

Ok, so each rep is 1-3 reps shy of failure?

If you do the first set of 6 with 315 lbs. and the last 2 is hard. By the last set, there's no way you can increase weight AND do 6 reps.

A better way using 315 lbs.

315x6 (max being 11-12)
315x6 (max being 10-11)
315x6 (max being 9-10)
315x6 (max being 8-9)
315x6 (max being 6-7)
315x5 MAX (next week you go for 6 reps)

[Coreano]

lol it seems that there is a battle between methods now.

[Smokin']

Ok, so each rep is 1-3 reps shy of failure?

If you do the first set of 6 with 315 lbs. and the last 2 is hard. By the last set, there's no way you can increase weight AND do 6 reps.

A better way using 315 lbs.

315x6 (max being 11-12)
315x6 (max being 10-11)
315x6 (max being 9-10)
315x6 (max being 8-9)
315x6 (max being 6-7)
315x5 MAX (next week you go for 6 reps)

Oh my ****ing god. How are you gaining strength? All you're doing is lessoning the reps. I think that workout you just posted is for aesthetics..not for actual strength.

[NJFighter91]

It's not really a battle. There's just no reasoning in doing pyramid sets except when warming up.

[NJFighter91]

Oh my ****ing god. How are you gaining strength? All you're doing is lessoning the reps. I think that workout you just posted is for aesthetics..not for actual strength.

Do a 5x5 routine for 2 months and I'll gaurantee you'll increase your squat by ATLEAST 30 lbs.

[jumpman_jones]

he cant be that skinny im 5 6" 112 and i still got at least 5-10pounds i can lose

[NJFighter91]

he cant be that skinny im 5 6" 112 and i still got at least 5-10pounds i can lose

Dam. Something's wrong there Are you sure you don't need to gain muscle? Because there's a point where loseing fat won't help.

[Coreano]

i've actually always been kind of skinny but since starting to work out im definatly getting bigger and heavier which i like.

[NJFighter91]

I really hope someone knowledgable like PunchDrunk can come in this thread to clear up that doing straight sets is better.