Ask Alain Ep. 2: Spotting - Ass to Grass Squatting - Keeping Muscle while Cutting
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Date: 2022-04-12
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musclemonsters
It depends on where you are with your training and what program you are following. Straight sets, pyramids, and wave loading are all beneficial and can be optimal if nutrition is in order. Failure should ONLY occur when you are training to failure. Again, it just depends on your approach. Some protocols require you to go to failure every set, some at the end, and others say NEVER. I personally like to go to muscular failure for every set, but that is simply a personal preference.
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It depends on where you are with your training and what program you are following. Straight sets, pyramids, and wave loading are all beneficial and can be optimal if nutrition is in order. Failure should ONLY occur when you are training to failure. Again, it just depends on your approach. Some protocols require you to go to failure every set, some at the end, and others say NEVER. I personally like to go to muscular failure for every set, but that is simply a personal preference.
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BassThumper777
Actually, in terms of ATG squats, studies show there is actually less stress on the knee joint with greater depth. This type of squat also further works the VMO and glutes, both of which being postural muscles which contribute to greater knee health. Also, we as humans are meant to squat to a deep position, as evidenced by infants at play, as well as the position of defecation before the advent of toilets. ATG being bad for your knees is a myth that we need to end.
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Actually, in terms of ATG squats, studies show there is actually less stress on the knee joint with greater depth. This type of squat also further works the VMO and glutes, both of which being postural muscles which contribute to greater knee health. Also, we as humans are meant to squat to a deep position, as evidenced by infants at play, as well as the position of defecation before the advent of toilets. ATG being bad for your knees is a myth that we need to end.
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sport
Hey, quick question. How do you perform your sets when looking to put on the most size? Straight sets, pyramids up, pyramids down, wave loading? Also, at which point should failure occur? Every single set or the last set of the exercise/workout? Rep tempo and range?
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Hey, quick question. How do you perform your sets when looking to put on the most size? Straight sets, pyramids up, pyramids down, wave loading? Also, at which point should failure occur? Every single set or the last set of the exercise/workout? Rep tempo and range?
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BassThumper777
No problem man. Good seeing people interested in fitness and uploading videos. I'd like to start doing some of this myself. When we all work together, everybody gets smarter, and everybody gets stronger. Keep lifting!
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No problem man. Good seeing people interested in fitness and uploading videos. I'd like to start doing some of this myself. When we all work together, everybody gets smarter, and everybody gets stronger. Keep lifting!
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musclemonsters
Drop sets are awesome, especially if you are at a point in your training where getting stronger (lifting heavier) is not as easy. Doing drop sets will help increase the workload thus creating new stimulus.
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Drop sets are awesome, especially if you are at a point in your training where getting stronger (lifting heavier) is not as easy. Doing drop sets will help increase the workload thus creating new stimulus.
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musclemonsters
I stand corrected. I myself have also recently found evidence that squatting deep is safe on the knees. Thanks for the insight!
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I stand corrected. I myself have also recently found evidence that squatting deep is safe on the knees. Thanks for the insight!
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