My [Least] favorite training myths.

[casualbb]

Some people blow up on higher reps, some on lower reps.

One point I want to make, and I think at least CCJ would agree with me, is that I think we should stop trying to think of everything in terms of sets and reps. A much more productive AND precise mindset would be of total reps and training load.

The number of reps in a set by itself is almost meaningless. Say you do a set of 5 reps. What does that tell you? Not all that much. One might assume that implies high load; that's not necessarily true.

Why do we even split stuff into sets anyway? Sets exist solely as a way to manage fatigue! You'd do more reps if you could, but you can't. So in order to hit your desired total, you must split it up into separate sessions. Since fatigue is meaningless, who cares how many reps are in each set? The only reason people obsess about reps and sets is because the number of reps tends to predict the load, because most people are always working to within the limit of their capacity at a given rep range. I hope by now we can dispense with that idea.

What I currently do is I have a total rep goal and a training load, and I'll split it up however I feel will get me there as quickly as possible with the lowest fatigue. If the load is low, that means 15-rep sets. If it's high, 5-rep or even 3-rep sets. My last workout was a really crappy one. I felt extremeley weak, but I still wanted to make the reps. So where I had originally planned to do 10-rep sets, I had to split it into 5. But I still hit the total, and the growth will still be there. Another example of a case when the number of reps in each set was fairly meaningless.

I realize I'm rambling at this point, but this does kinda tie into the fiber type issue. Happy belated turkey day.

 

[Arnold'sApprentice]

and arnold's apprentice........... seek out your own truth, studies and info...... thats all debaser is doing, he is not giving you info on his own studies and research, but on what he has read from DC training..........

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What he has said on this thread is applicable to any training situation or philosophy. Facts are facts...these are not opinions.

 

[Thaibox]

"Have you ever taken a logic or argument course? If something is your opinion, that characteristic is self evident. You don't need to prefix everything you say, identifying it as opinion or otherwise. When 2 people are debating abortion, they don't start every statement with "well, in my opinion." They would look like fools. You state your argument, period."
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I have a Master's in philosophy. I also teach part-time. One of my classes is critical thinking. So, yes, I think I may have taken a logic course or two. Don't be so presumptuous little man. I was trying to show you how poorly you come across on the board. You choose not to see it, so I will let you impeach yourself. I could care less.

"There comes a time when you have to stop talking about the weights and you have to wrap your hands around a cold piece of steel and give it Hell."
Terry Long (old friend of mine)

 

[slobberknocker]

Debaser, when are you going to train with spatts? Just wondering. I want to make it down for a training day too. It'd be neat if you were there when I was. It's hard for me since I'm broke and live farther away, but hopefully it can happen.

 

[Debaser]

It was going to be January but I think she's mad at me so I'm not so sure anymore.

 

[Debaser]

"Have you ever taken a logic or argument course? If something is your opinion, that characteristic is self evident. You don't need to prefix everything you say, identifying it as opinion or otherwise. When 2 people are debating abortion, they don't start every statement with "well, in my opinion." They would look like fools. You state your argument, period."
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I have a Master's in philosophy. I also teach part-time. One of my classes is critical thinking. So, yes, I think I may have taken a logic course or two. Don't be so presumptuous little man. I was trying to show you how poorly you come across on the board. You choose not to see it, so I will let you impeach yourself. I could care less.

I think you know that I'm right on this one. You do not deny my statements at all, because you know they're true. When you're arguing someone, you do not prefix your statements with an "in my opinion" qualifier. I cannot believe you have a masters in philosophy and don't recognize (or are choosing not to for the purpose of bolstering your own statements) that. If you think I come across poorly on the board, more power to you. I'm certainly not going to sulk about it, and you shouldn't either.

 

[NWinters]

I hope you do workout w/ Spatts....Maybe she will post some freakin' pictures

 

[guldukat]

I hope you do workout w/ Spatts....Maybe she will post some freakin' pictures

I hope so. I always like pictures of Spatts!

Sorry, couldn't resist, LOL...

 

[Debaser]

I hope you do workout w/ Spatts....Maybe she will post some freakin' pictures

I betcha I'll look like a 225 lb guy around 6 ft

...with a sexy jawline.

 

[slobberknocker]

It was going to be January but I think she's mad at me so I'm not so sure anymore.

You should take advantage of the opportunity. I'm only a couple hours from Nazareth Barbell, and I'll definitely be going to learn as much as I can. You should always take advantage of opportunities like these. When a world class athlete INVITES you to train with them, it's an honor.