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post 1697055473 01-27-2024, 08:48 PM
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Instead of 3 sets of 10

Could you do 30 sets of 1?
post 1697055513 01-27-2024, 08:49 PM
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I'd rather to 100 sets of 1/3
post 1697055773 01-27-2024, 08:56 PM
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Sure, progressive overload is all that matters. 30x1 has its place but probably not the most effective way to lift. If you alternate heavy and light days it's more efficient.
post 1697055833 01-27-2024, 08:58 PM
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but its all face aesthetics.
post 1697055893 01-27-2024, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted By anonkunbrah⏩
Could you do 30 sets of 1?
1 set of 30 with perfect form
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post 1697055913 01-27-2024, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted By baldbrah⏩
Sure, progressive overload is all that matters. 30x1 has its place but probably not the most effective way to lift. If you alternate heavy and light days it's more efficient.
I highly doubt doing anything over 12 reps is really effective for anything. I have a couple twig friends who like to swim because it "keeps them toned". there's a point when you start doing something too many reps and it isn't doing what you think it is.
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post 1697056123 01-27-2024, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted By mezner09⏩
I highly doubt doing anything over 12 reps is really effective for anything. I have a couple twig friends who like to swim because it "keeps them toned". there's a point when you start doing something too many reps and it isn't doing what you think it is.
Sure it is. It's effective as long as you reach complete muscle failure. If you are benching every other day alternating between a 5x5 heavy day and a 30x1 light day works fine. If you are benching 405x1 you should be able to do 225x30 or close to it.
post 1697056403 01-27-2024, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted By baldbrah⏩
Sure it is. It's effective as long as you reach complete muscle failure. If you are benching every other day alternating between a 5x5 heavy day and a 30x1 light day works fine. If you are benching 405x1 you should be able to do 225x30 or close to it.
No its not. Otherwise you could stick to something like pushups. total BS.
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post 1697056793 01-27-2024, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted By mezner09⏩
No its not. Otherwise you could stick to something like pushups. total BS.
You can grow muscle on push-ups. What do you think guys in prison do?

But most people won't have the time to do thousands of push-ups per day. Although you can easily add weight by having someone sit on your shoulders, elevate your legs, wall push ups, one arm push ups, clapping push ups, etc.
post 1697058693 01-27-2024, 10:35 PM
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so EMOM?
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post 1697059063 01-27-2024, 10:51 PM
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post 1697062023 01-28-2024, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted By baldbrah⏩
You can grow muscle on push-ups. What do you think guys in prison do?
They use the gym every day like everyone else m8.
post 1697063053 01-28-2024, 02:45 AM
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30 sets of 1 would be stupid. I've become a fan of 5x3 and 4x6 lately for compounds.
post 1697245653 01-31-2024, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted By bsrkoacar2⏩
30 sets of 1 would be stupid. I've become a fan of 5x3 and 4x6 lately for compounds.
This video came on randomly while I was working out today. Reminded me of this thread. He explains the "30 reps" thing in the first couple minutes.

post 1697246133 01-31-2024, 04:12 PM
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After over 14 years of lifting and extensive research I have determined that the best approach for maximum aesthetics is 3.5 sets of 8.571428571428571
post 1697246203 01-31-2024, 04:14 PM
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I like doing the system where you do like 8 reps, then 7, 6, 5, 4, 3 etc.... Today I did 9-down pull ups, 18-down push ups, and 9-down pistol squats.
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You'd make more gains doing 10x3 at 80% of 1 RM (starting point)
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