No, I've never used those methods but they sound interesting!
I've always thought if you wanna gain size I start heavy, stay heavy & reps are always between 6 & 10 reps. Never less & never more. Calves are the only exception over 10 reps (15).
That's my personal opinion though & a little Of what I was taught at Iron Den in Pasadena, TX, home of a bunch of pro BB.
24 years old
6'
220 lbs
11.4% bf (as of 5/9/14)
~Base