Arms - Less Volume, More Frequency

[geronamo]

I am playing with this theory at the moment, here goes. The biceps and triceps are small muscle groups, which are used in so many of our other exercises. My theory is that since they are small they require less volume to be stimulated, but recover a lot quicker. Hence my " Less Volume, More Frequency" title.

Basically, after my chest workout I will do 4 super sets of skull crushers with dips ( these always change) 12 reps each. Then later in the week after shoulders I will do close grip bench superset with nose breakers (or equivalent exercises). The same sort of system with my biceps.

It seems to be working. I was just wondering if anybody else has used something like this, or if anybody had any opinions of this. Would just love to bounce some ideas off knowledgable people.

 

[shibs]

I use HST principles with my arms and I love it, that's basically what you're doing.

 

[ghettostudmuffin]

Another thing to keep in mind is muscles generally repair inside of 48-72 hours. It's typically the nervous system that takes longer to recover as time goes on and training fatigue accrues from workouts.

I definitely could buy into smaller muscles getting hit 2-3x a week with volume kept fairly low.

 

[geronamo]

Interesting.. I will look into HST principles.

Yeah smaller muscle groups getting hit more frequently with less volume is something I could buy into too. I think it would also work for calves, and most people thrash the hell out of their abs when they train them.

Thanks for the input guys. Im reading HST now.

 

[RottenWillow]

Interesting.. I will look into HST principles.

Yeah smaller muscle groups getting hit more frequently with less volume is something I could buy into too. I think it would also work for calves, and most people thrash the hell out of their abs when they train them.

Thanks for the input guys. Im reading HST now.

My ancient HST training log outlines the principles in the first few posts. Take a quick look

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...ybuilding-training/my-hst-journal-270352.html