Sets and reps while on gear

[Bronny92]

Whats yalls thoughts on sets and reps when pinning vs natty?

 

[Roush]

Whats yalls thoughts on sets and reps when pinning vs natty?

If your diet and TRAINING are not already optimal and dialed in to begin with, prob should just wait on the gear. So there is no real difference with sets and reps, that should be dialed in to begin with before your first pin*

*of course pushing through some of those last reps and drops sets comes a bit easier with the added aggression and strength with the gear

 

[Bronny92]

I understand I am familiar with training and diet...I just wanted to see if anyone thought that mabe scientifically there might be a "set and rep" range that benefits more when on compared to off a cycle
..if that makes any sense... Thanks

 

[oldmusclemike]

You have added aggression and more stamina so push to the limit and finish those tuff reps. Drop sets as Roush said. Also have a spotter let you push into negative reps. The key is overload and beyond failure. On gear this is the time to push.

I just saw your last post. When I'm on cycle and I am wanting to grow mass, I do fewer different exercise for a muscle and after warm up I do 3 sets all to failure 6-8 reps. So I'm pushing the limit to get those 6-8. All of these sets should make me feel like I can't do anymore. On these 3 mass builders I save nothing for the next set.

 

[Bronny92]

I see...I'm usually repping 8-12. 5 sets. Slow controlled. Very strict. Squeezing...I just hear and see alot of people while on cycle..go alot heavier. Fewwer reps..and not near as strict..I guess that's what I was wondering about.

 

[halfwit]

I see...I'm usually repping 8-12. 5 sets. Slow controlled. Very strict. Squeezing...I just hear and see alot of people while on cycle..go alot heavier. Fewwer reps..and not near as strict..I guess that's what I was wondering about.

Being less strict with form is a recipe for connective tissue damage. You will push harder, and you will see faster gains in both strength and size. But, as Schredder stated - diet and training really need to be on point to truly benefit.

I train in the same manner off or on - I can just go a little heavier, and pushing to failure takes a little longer. The biggest difference is recovery; you will be able to train more frequently and with higher intensity than naturally possible.

 

[Roush]

Being less strict with form is a recipe for connective tissue damage. You will push harder, and you will see faster gains in both strength and size.

^ this is an excellent point.

If you train a whole lot different while on cycle then when off, your more then likely to get sloppy or have bad technique and get hurt, your gonna be and feel stronger on cycle, BUT even though you are stronger, YOUR TENDONS and connective tissue and joints are NOT any stronger.

 

[oldmusclemike]

I see...I'm usually repping 8-12. 5 sets. Slow controlled. Very strict. Squeezing...I just hear and see alot of people while on cycle..go alot heavier. Fewwer reps..and not near as strict..I guess that's what I was wondering about.

Ok as we know the benefits of strength, aggression and so on with AAS this is the time to work extra hard. You can't train this way all the time, you will incur injuries or at least ruin you joints for when you get older. I can tell you about that check my profile.

But muscle does not grow unless it is put under overload. Simple Simon when our muscle can not lift any heavier and you do this constantly so it adapts by growing. I know you know this but you see this is what you do, overload.

You warm, up easy lifts 2 min, but don't get fatigued then you are looking at the next 3 sets to do do the work. You shouldn't be able to lift more than 8 reps. then load again and done right you looking at 6-7 and the next 6. Remember go for total FAIURE and beyond having a spotter. After that you should be a little or more burned out. Each over load set save nothing.
Then repeat for the next 2 different exercises. By the time you get done, YOU WILL BE DONE.

Another good way when not o a HEAVEY day. Giant sets set up 3 stations. Do 8-10 reps jump up go the next station and same and then the third. Great for arm day this and drop sets will build your slow twitch muscle fibers.

Utilized what AAS gives you while on cycle. Always as said by Roush and Half keep good form and when you work like I suggested with a spotter you can lift slower keeping the form.

 

[oldmusclemike]

Oh you can't train like that all the time and that's why the lighter days.

 

[Bronny92]

Alright I have a better understanding now I appropriate your time guys.