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Old 06-23-2005, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Boxing Raven
Hey bro,

I was just reading this thread and it got me to thinking about something;

If your theory is correct, than wouldn't it mean that running the rack is useless? I think it's also called "stripping". I do this about once a month, where I'll do dumbell curls starting with 85's (after a nice warm-up) and then just decrease weight in one huge set until I want to puke. I'll go right down to 5lbs if my body can take it. Like I said, I only do this once a month, but I read in one of Arnold's BB books that it was a really good way to shock new growth. Even though it kills, and it's all I'll do for my biceps that day, I have found it really does help shock new growth. Too taxing to do more than once a month though.

Couldn't your theory on not decreasing weight on sets (aka the second part of the pyramid) sort of apply to this, making it null and void?


Please advise,


Raven
That's completely different from what I was explaining. It's called "running the rack" and it's a good method. That has nothing to do with warming up. I took the warmup Max-OT advised because it works with any any situation...Aside from fox sets, running the rack, 21's, ect. You don't have to use the program to utillize the warmup. Alot of people still do reps like 12,10,8,6. I definately don't, but some people do. Usually their first 2 sets for 12 and 8 are waaay too easy, due to them wanting to safely do the 12 and 8 or warming up with 1 or 2 sets. This warmup if done correctly will alow that person to fail at that 11th or 12th rep, same as the 10th, 8th, ect. It just helps you lift more weight and get more out of your workout. Try to disprove it, (you can't) Try it and see it's the most effective. You'll easily go up 10-20 pounds on your first set. :cool:
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