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Post by Bugz on Jan 12, 2010 18:57:02 GMT -5
Guys I want to hear about your opinion on Low Volume Training, Dorian Yates style!
Personally I dont think you can beat it IF you are hardcore enough! This inspires immense rates of growth!
Bugz
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Post by Enigma on Jan 13, 2010 14:09:11 GMT -5
As you said, it can deff. be effective for those who approach it with the right attitude!
It very much depends on the trainer; some respond well to lower volume, and some thrive on high volume. It's not something I'd advocate to beginners, as they lack the mental strength needed to attack the weight fully - especially if only using one working set.
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Post by Bugz on Jan 13, 2010 17:35:46 GMT -5
I agree with you in regards to mental strenght, unless you have a seasoned expert alongside to help and push you through the working set. What other training styles do you like Enigma? Low volume does rock  Bugz |
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Post by Enigma on Jan 14, 2010 6:43:52 GMT -5
I also like full body training, I chuck it in every now and again throughout the year. Once every 4-5 days or so allows for good recovery... The only thing I don't like is full body DOMS, haha.
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Post by Bugz on Jan 14, 2010 7:02:53 GMT -5
LOL, Im experiencing full body DOMS at the moment, had a real hardcore week and am blitzing my legs and bis tonight ! Full body training can be cool occassioanlly, on the whole though I wouldnt advise it for long periods due to over training, lack of intensity and focus on each muscle group etc. What do you think about FST-7? Bugz |
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Post by treefrog on Jan 14, 2010 8:48:21 GMT -5
FST-7 I think works extremely well particularly on smaller body parts using isolation exercisers, although I think its important that you use an heavy enough weight with the right intensity (rest between sets) to get the most out of it.
What do others think?
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Post by Bugz on Jan 14, 2010 8:56:05 GMT -5
FST-7 is great, I love using a heavy compound movement to kick off, then into an isolation, back into a heavy compound before doing 7 sets with an isolation with just 30 seconds rest. The pump is awesome!!!
Treefrog, what do you think of low volume?
Bugz
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Post by treefrog on Jan 15, 2010 7:41:03 GMT -5
Low volume is very effective, but I believe you need to be a little bit more advanced to get the most out of it, and also in the right mental state as it's a very demanding training technique. I tend to do 12 to 14 weeks low volume with max intensity, before switching to a higher volume with max intensity program, I just find this more benifical to me on the injury front!!!! After training for 20+ years, at "cough" years old, you get to listen and know your body very well, and think if only!!! lol
I just don't believe a newbie can generate the intensity with the weight used to make this effective.
Anyone any thoughts?
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Post by Bugz on Jan 15, 2010 7:53:33 GMT -5
I get where your coming from. Personally, one of my first workouts was with my cousin which was a biceps/triceps low volue DY style session. It was CRAZY but I thought it worked. I think that if even as a novice low volume can be a great way to pack on muscle mass IF you train with someone who knows how to put you through your paces.
Bugz
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Post by treefrog on Jan 15, 2010 8:15:02 GMT -5
On hindsight I would agree, it's essential to have the experience to push it to the level required, but I think a novice would more or less improve off any kind of training in the beginning, it's only when the body stops responding, when the experience kicks in to be able to push on to the next level and keep the growth going, assisted or not!!
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Post by Bugz on Jan 15, 2010 8:18:56 GMT -5
Ye for sure, the men are seperated from the boys when you hit a wall! You have to have the mental power whether it be low or high volume to push new limits for sure.
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