I did a heavy set of 1 rep, dropped 5-10 lbs then did one rep, then keep dropping weight and repeating until i hit ten reps. would it induce strength AND hypertrophy? or does it not work like that..? srs
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05-07-2011, 08:42 PM #1Swoll Patrol
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What would happen if.... (reps for answers)
Personal Records at sixteen years old / goals before 18:
300 lb Bench Press - stopped benching after that though, haven't in three months. / 405
260 lb Front Squat - 6/25/11 / 365
95 lb dumbell incline / no clue
165 lb millitary / 225
135 lb snatch / 225
BW x 20 chin ups / BW x 40
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05-07-2011, 09:17 PM #2Registered User
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no. doing 1rm does not get you strong or big.
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05-07-2011, 09:20 PM #3I can do this all day
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Doesn't sound like enough volume.Originally Posted by sekaonayr
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05-07-2011, 10:28 PM #4Canada Eh
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You would basically be doing 10 1RM reps as a drop set. That should make for an intense strength workout but time spent changing weights would slow it down. As mentioned it may not be enough volume for hypertrophy. But it is always fun to try something new.
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05-08-2011, 12:09 AM #5Lifelong Nattie
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Not a single 1RM no but the way the OP suggested would result in strength gain. Ten high effort singles would certainly result in strength and some hypertrophy.Originally Posted by moneyrich
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05-08-2011, 12:21 AM #6Registered User
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What Cancuck4 said. You'll get strength but not enough time under tension for hypertrophy. Still could prove fun however to try.
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05-08-2011, 06:37 AM #7Swoll Patrol
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either way im gunna try it becauase it sounds fun... lulz. gunna do it on one of my two upper days a week and gunna use mostly machines so i can change weight faster.
Personal Records at sixteen years old / goals before 18:
300 lb Bench Press - stopped benching after that though, haven't in three months. / 405
260 lb Front Squat - 6/25/11 / 365
95 lb dumbell incline / no clue
165 lb millitary / 225
135 lb snatch / 225
BW x 20 chin ups / BW x 40
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05-08-2011, 07:09 AM #8Registered Pheasant
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I'd say it's better to do the sets the other way around, so they're warm up sets instead of back off sets.
I don't think it entirely matters very damn much on what your X reps are. You'll grow at pretty much the same rate, though reps closer to maximum effort may put a plateau at bay for another week or three, from reduced the volume....
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05-08-2011, 09:03 AM #9Registered User
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Post back the results we all have theories on this based off sound principles but if you are going to try it I would be interested in what the outcome is over a few weeks.Originally Posted by sekaonayr
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05-08-2011, 10:24 AM #10Swoll Patrol
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yep gunna take before and after pics and everything broski.Originally Posted by Bodyflip
Personal Records at sixteen years old / goals before 18:
300 lb Bench Press - stopped benching after that though, haven't in three months. / 405
260 lb Front Squat - 6/25/11 / 365
95 lb dumbell incline / no clue
165 lb millitary / 225
135 lb snatch / 225
BW x 20 chin ups / BW x 40
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