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  • 10-02-2004 4:56pm
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    Typedef
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    Reading Men's Health, I came across an article about "Old School" training.

    Buckets on the walls for vomiting into before, during or after a routine.
    Blood, swet and tears... old school.

    One thing the article mentioned is that instead of doing 3 sets of (n) at weight(x), it would be a better idea to do three sets to failure at weight (x), in the context of modern training regiemes being ... well.... too much about being pampered... and not enough about getting stuck in... neanderthal-fashion.

    Whats the wisdom here?

    Doing each and every set to failure, could have adverse effects no?

    That said, it does seem logical to get stuck right in and go at it as hard as you can, as often as you can, to achieve the best results.

    Does anybody older, wiser and/or with better pecs/biceps have commentary/advice/derision on this topic.

    Beths.


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    uberwolf
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    all depends on desired results...

    smart answer, but IMO the right one. That sort of heart on the shirt training is poss. of use trying to peak for something, but if you're building towards your goal and you still a way off then being controlled is the best way of avoiding injury


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    rs
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    > That said, it does seem logical to get stuck right in and go at it as hard as you can, > as often as you can, to achieve the best results.

    I agree with some of this and disagree with some.

    I think that a little brute force and ignorance is required once in a while to overcome plateaus. The logical, methodical training is fine for a while, but sooner or later you will stop progressing. When this happens, only really getting stuck in, and challanging yourself will get you anywhere.

    However, training as hard as possible as often as possble, will not get you anywhere fast, particlarly if you are really pushing your limits. If you don't allow yourself time to recover, you will not be able to progress.


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