Negative Only - Eccentric Training

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Ed White wrote:

Interesting results, but...

2) Numerous studies have shown that for beginners one set is as

productive as multiple sets in terms of strength and muslce gains.

Casler writes:

The confusion relating to these results stems from the " concept " of

SuperCompensation as opposed to Corresponding or Direct Compensation.

In a training application used for a beginner, the inital results are

predicated on an untrained capacity and level of stimulus, that will quickly

produce the largest training results (relatively) for most people. So

implementing a High Intensity model should produce a high percentage result

at that level.

Once the trainee reaches a higher strength level, it becomes virtually

impossible to maintain the " single set " model.

For example if you reach the level where you can squat 400# x 10, it would

be very risky to select that load as a single set, and expect not only to

not injure yourself, but to be systemically prepared to take that load to a

stimulus that would produce a result.

Ed White wrote:

3) Performing three sessions per week of multi-sets to failure and beyond

seems like a sure recipe for overtraining. Forced reps and other extended

set techniques are not appropriate for use every training session.

Casler writes:

Your training to recovery capacity is individual, and predicated on many

elements. I have not seen anyone here suggesting multisets to failure 3 x a

week of the same exercise actions, so this is a rather clear strawman.

Regards,

Casler

TRI-VECTOR 3-D Force Systems

Century City, CA