[quote]BHappy wrote:
furo wrote
" I think it was just mentioned somewhere that sometimes that’s what some guys did. I believe some of the guys trained by Vince Gironda did that.
I think the standard progression for this routine is to add weight once you can hit the given sets and reps with the given rest period. "
I do not mean any disrespect but i think his interpretation is all wrong.
That sounds like 10 X 10 GVT.
We should reach " the given sets and reps with the given rest period. "
from day 1 with any luck(meaning we selected the right weight). Since the reps should be constant we can shorten rests instead of let’s say adding reps. If you find your weight selection was too heavy you might do longer rests or less reps.
Never reach physical failure.
You will be training soon. Eat small portions frequently if that image helps you. Do not get in a buffet style frame of mind.
It took me time to " get in the groove " but today i might say:
- pick a light weight
- do 2 sets of 12 to warm up
- forget about adding weight for your next 4-6 work sets.
- find a short enough rest time so you feel you are working out not just using baby weights filming some fake video.
First i posted about how i modified reps # and i was suggested use the 12 reps constantly and use the same weight constantly. I am glad that i listened. You will know when to add weight you brain will ask why rest?
Personally i try to start with the minimum suggested rests times 30/60 sec(legs), cut down to 25, 20, 15, 12, why rest ? Well i answer to sip water so i am forced to add weight.
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In the article it says:
“Serge rested between 30 seconds to one minute between upper body exercises and between one to two minutes on lower body exercises. Occasionally, he would start paring down rest periods by 15 seconds every two weeks to get more work in during a shorter amount of time.”
To me that sounds like lowering the rest periods wasn’t his standard form of progression, it was just something he did every now and again.
It also says:
“Serge always did 6 or more sets of 12 reps, using a weight for the first set he could likely lift for 20 reps”
Now it says he always did 12 reps (I’m sure there would be a little variation, but that’s what it says). If you keep the rest periods and reps relatively constant, as it says, the only obvious way to progress would be to add weight. That’s my interpretation anyway.
I appreciate that you have found something that works for you, but I was just trying to convey what I believe the original article says.
Bradley Joe Kelly, if you read this, it would be nice to hear your thoughts on progression on this programme.