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Johnny Sinn
08-07-2009, 10:43 AM
Been at it for about 3 weeks now. Anybody have any input who has tried this. I do it with just about all my lifts. The pump is incredible. Using the same weight for all 3 sets. Im gonna try it for a few more weeks before I go back to my old routine.
The One
08-07-2009, 05:38 PM
it depends on how you're lifting if your lifting heavy you should give it at least 2 minutes in between reps, if you're lifting light only 1 minute between
POPS
08-07-2009, 06:36 PM
Been at it for about 3 weeks now. Anybody have any input who has tried this. I do it with just about all my lifts. The pump is incredible. Using the same weight for all 3 sets. Im gonna try it for a few more weeks before I go back to my old routine.

I train the same way but I superset everything gradually adding the weight.

Example : chest/biceps/abs - DB presses supersetted w/dumbell curls, supersetted by hanging leg raises, no rest, hit it again.

Consider the fact that my chest is resting when Im doing biceps and abs; this is my rest period.

I love it because I get a great pump, strength gradually improves, risk of injury is low, and Im in and out in no time.
BuiltForThis
08-07-2009, 06:42 PM
I like to take more time in between sets for heavy compound lifts like Squats and Dead Lifts for example.
POPS
08-07-2009, 07:07 PM
I like to take more time in between sets for heavy compound lifts like Squats and Dead Lifts for example.

X2 here! imagine doing legs with a 60 sec rest, lol!
Johnny Sinn
08-08-2009, 02:55 AM
X2 here! imagine doing legs with a 60 sec rest, lol!

On leg day I did 3 sets of 10 with 315 for squats. I can hardly walk today. It was rotten. LOL
...aydn...
08-08-2009, 06:30 AM
anyone wanna post a full workout? im preping for a comp i need some shit to shred me like a demon....
POPS
08-08-2009, 06:07 PM
anyone wanna post a full workout? im preping for a comp i need some shit to shred me like a demon....

diet and cardio bro!
ted666
08-08-2009, 06:59 PM
if your goin heavy for strength and bulk rest period should be 2-3 1/2 no less or more. i do three to 3 and 1/2 minutes rest
Klimax
08-10-2009, 10:51 AM
Been at it for about 3 weeks now. Anybody have any input who has tried this. I do it with just about all my lifts. The pump is incredible. Using the same weight for all 3 sets. Im gonna try it for a few more weeks before I go back to my old routine.
I agree with you. In my opinion it's good to change rest time sometimes.
Johnny Sinn
08-10-2009, 05:10 PM
For the longest time I have worked my way up to one balls to the wall all out set on my big lifts. It worked great for a long time.

Needed some change