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    3 sets of 8 with minute break

    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.

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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Sinn View Post
    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.

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    I like to take more time in between sets for heavy compound lifts like Squats and Dead Lifts for example.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BuiltForThis View Post
    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!

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    Quote Originally Posted by popsinc View Post
    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

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    anyone wanna post a full workout? im preping for a comp i need some shit to shred me like a demon....

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    Quote Originally Posted by ...aydn... View Post
    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!

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    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
    Last edited by ted666; 08-08-2009 at 06:03 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Sinn View Post
    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.

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    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

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