one rep. max vs pyramid

[Ross C Harris]

When it come to strenght training which is more effective in increasing your max lift the 1 rep at total max that I have read about or the pyramid style? I have always worked the pyramid but if the 1 rep at max is better I'm ready to switch

 

[eastarr69]

i like a 385 or 6 gig and progressivly increasing the weight weekly or bi weekly if i can..even 2.5 pounds is an increase..this will increase you max also...

it all depends on what you look at as strength..

imo..i see strength to ways..

1. the heaviest you can rep multiple
2. the heaviest you can rep once

number 2 would fall under power....so..i would ru8n a power lifters strategy for training, and i have seen them do a pyramid for a month, then a single rep program for a month then back to pyramid etc....

you can determine for yourself...this week, go to the gym and record you 1rm...

then do a pyramid routine for a month and then take your 1rm again...

then for a month train the 1r method ad see what you increased by...

i have found that my body responds better to a 3*5, then anything else..but i have incorporated a 3,2,1,1,3,2,1 routine i use for a couple weeks evdery other month..

...sooo..in short, it is what is better for you and your body...take some time and try them both out..

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[DADAWG]

When it come to strenght training which is more effective in increasing your max lift the 1 rep at total max that I have read about or the pyramid style? I have always worked the pyramid but if the 1 rep at max is better I'm ready to switch

if you max out [ 1 rep max ] occasionally thats fine but maxxing out every week is not the way to increase strength . the only exception to this is westside training

 

[trendkill]

yea i seriously find the change u put into routines helps out alot. switching all the time is what u gotta do...

 

[Injectyourspinach]

There isn't enough time under tension training one-rep max exclusively to make much progress either in respect to strength or growth over the long-term.