Why pros don't train low reps?

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Low reps/ HIT works for Dave Henry; didn't do too bad for Yates either.
Basically GH summed it up. It's those assbuster few reps that get you where your going/ growing and how you get to that point is dependent on you, your physiology, and your mentality or preference.

I'm a big fan of DC style training and Fortitude training as well . however like most things, its person dependent. but it gets even more complicated then that.. its not only person dependent it could be body part dependent.
heck your shoulders and arms may respond super well to low volume high intensity DC training , but then your legs may respond way better to high volume and high frequency.
so you got to be able to self assess and make adjustments.

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I'm a big fan of DC style training and Fortitude training as well . however like most things, its person dependent. but it gets even more complicated then that.. its not only person dependent it could be body part dependent.
heck your shoulders and arms may respond super well to low volume high intensity DC training , but then your legs may respond way better to high volume and high frequency.
so you got to be able to self assess and make adjustments.

True. My back responds much better to HIT than say biceps or triceps. Quads and lower back seem to like the 20 rep sets of squats on a dedicated squat day, but overall my legs slso need a dedicated day of extensions, hack squats, reverse hacks, and leg presses on my 45° leg press @ lower reps.

Like you said, it's a mix and match issue based on the individual.

I think one thing people tend to overlook when evaluating Dante's training, the Mentzer brothers, etc is warming up.
Dante will tell you to do whatever it takes to get you ready for that final ass whooping wiring set and rarely is 2 sets enough.


I also like the fact the Dante prefers the upper end of the rep range for us older farts and perhaps a slightly more frequent pull back on intensity

It just gets too dang easy to get injured as we age.