UPS AND DOWNS OF DOUBLE PYRAMID TRAINING
I was struggling with the twin concept of the need for good form and the need to lift heavy to develop strength and size. Then I discovered Double Pyramid Training from an article on the internet and tried it out this morning. I try and increase the weight I squat each time I do a squat session - once a week usually - but was aware that the heavier I lifted the shorter the squat and wasn't sure whether that was achieving a whole lot. I felt that I might be concentrating too much on trying to lift heavier but doing it less and less well. So, I started with 40kg and did good form, moved up to 80kg and still was able to do good form, increased to 100kg - my previous personal best - and my form suffered a bit - I suppose I am being a bit cautious as I am trying to avoid any injuries. Then upped it to 110kg - the adrenaline took over as I set a new record for myself. Still did the same number of reps, 10, but with poorer form. That's were I'd usually stop but this time I worked my way down through the weights again. By the time I got back to 40kg, my muscles were burning but because it was a light weight I was still able to have good form. I'm going to try this with all my work-outs from now on. Happy lifting folks

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