Everybody should read the article I posted above. Mike Mahler is a very knowledgeable trainer and his modifications of these single-rep training systems are very interesting. Single-rep training is a very effective system. Greg Pickett used the system almost exclusively to achieve a 500lb 1RM squat, with no support gear, except a lifting belt.
I suppose I'll go over there and read it, but I don't necessarily put too much weight (no pun intended) in articles written by trainers whose only qualification is in "russian kettlebells". Maybe if his certification was in American dumbbells that would get my attention! [img]tongue.gif[/img]
Sorry, but I didn't want my post to be pushed down to far. Too many "I need a good workout" posts and your on the second page before you know it. He talks about Brooks Kubik and Steve Justa in the article. These are two guys I think everybody here should get to know more about and maybe even read their books. They both have unique ideas about lifting. I think that anybody who is in to lifting owes it to themselves to learn as much as they can. You never know where you're going to find a workout idea that will make a difference. Isn't that what these forums are all about?
I stopped reading it when I hit this in the 2nd paragraph...
"In reference to his experimentation with RPT, Mike stated that he added 20lbs to every exercise that he was working and increased his strength by 66% at the end of his rest pause program. Moreover, Mike’s size went up big time. Granted, Mike was probably using steroids at the time."
and how would this relate to the average guy?
I do 1 rep lifting here and there, but more as a measurement, not for lifting improvements.
Newlife,
I don't care about Mike Mentzer's workout either. Keep reading and you will get to the parts about Brooks Kubik and Steve Justa. Two natural, very strong and knowledgeable men.
Newlife I think the methods talked about here are great when used properly, and not too often, just like anything else. Another good tool to use in your quest to getting as big and strong as possible. Don't be afraid of something just cause a guy did it on roids, or don't disregard a training program just cause a guy that was juicing used it. I suppose I see why that paragraph would make you a little leery but you should go ahead and read the rest of it, good stuff.
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What I like to do is use rep ranges in the 6-12 range for compound lifts, and for my core lifts, start out with singles, and slowly work my way up to the last set of each core lift being 6 reps, then it all starts over again...kind of a natural progression going on. dunno, just the way i like it. ~ rev
I read the article and have done similar techniques on myself or with others, theyre fine as long as you have everything else organized.
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