Pyramids

Question 1

Training aim?

Answer 1

Hypertrophy

Question 2

How?

Answer 2

Ascending - increases weight while decreasing reps

Descending - decreases weight while increasing reps

Full/complete - Increases weight while decreases reps and then decreases weight while increasing reps

Question 3

Benefit?

Answer 3

Ascending - Includes a warm up by nature and provides new stimulus to promote muscle growth, time efficient

Descending - experience lighter loads and can balance out workout

Full/complete - Challenging / promotes muscle growth and allows client to experience lifting greater volume

Question 4

Who?

Answer 4

Ascending - intermediate
Descending - intermediate
Full / complete - Experienced

Question 5

Exercise?

Answer 5

Machine chest press

Question 6

Notes?

Answer 6

1st set = 67-70% 1RM, 1-2 mins rest
2nd set = 70-75
1-2Mins rest
3rd set = 75-80
1-2 mins rest
4th set = 80-85