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    Dj Screw is offline Associate Member
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    Question about workout routine

    So I am used to rotating from exercise to exercise instead of doing 4 sets in a row of the same exercise. (I hope that makes sense)

    For an example this is similar to what I do:

    1. Chest Flys 1 set

    2. Skull Crushers 1 set

    3. Shoulder Press 1 set

    4. Chest Fly 1 set

    5. Skull Crushers 1 set

    6. Shoulder Press 1 set

    and so on until I finish my workout. (this is just an example, not my exact exercise routine it's just the order/method I use)

    My question is am I missing out on gains because I am going from one exercise to the other instead of banging out all 3-4 sets in a row of each exercise? My logic of doing it the way I have been is I can lift heavier weight with cleaner reps if I do it this way, but I have realized almost everyone does it the opposite of me by doing all the sets of each exercise back to back. Am I making a big mistake doing it the way I am or can I keep on doing what I am doing? I might be overthinking it but I am obviously willing to change if I am missing out on gains

    Thanks in advance everyone, I always appreciate the great advice from you guys it is priceless.
    Last edited by Dj Screw; 06-01-2016 at 02:05 PM.

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    I can't do this at my Gym and its harder to do this with barbells. There are so many other considerations though. One of which, Isn't GH production stimulated by short rest breaks?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dj Screw View Post
    My question is am I missing out on gains because I am going from one exercise to the other instead of banging out all 3-4 sets in a row of each exercise? My logic of doing it the way I have been is I can lift heavier weight with cleaner reps if I do it this way, but I have realized almost everyone does it the opposite of me by doing all the sets of each exercise back to back. Am I making a big mistake doing it the way I am or can I keep on doing what I am doing? I might be overthinking it but I am obviously willing to change if I am missing out on gains
    You're doing what used to be referred to as a Giant Set. Look up some of the old Weider principles that were devised back in the 70s and 80s by the Master Blaster himself....Joe Weider.
    Last edited by 600@50; 06-28-2016 at 09:54 PM.

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