If you previous training was predominantly low reps and utilised bands and very few additional exercises do you still need the 9-14 day rest?
Wouldn't going from 1-5 reps to 15 reps be enough of a shock on the system to get it growing
When you drop from 15 reps to 10 how does it still overload the muscle if you only add a bit more weight.
For eg, if you start your 15 rep cycle and then add 5Kg each workout to you hit 100% on workout 6 and then drop to 10 reps, but still increase only 5 Kg, how does this overload the muscle...
I've been following a modified westside routine which is actually a Joe Average Powerlifting routine. Joe Average training (JA) is similar to WSB in that it has ME & DE days but has its main focus on using very heavy band tension on ME day ie, you use little weight but have these big rubber...
Where do you live in NZ.
I live in Sth Auckland & train in Manukau @ Fitness Plus. It's a good gym and has plenty of heavy weights and isn't too crowded. They have a trap bar there but I think it may be a homemade one, although it does the trick. They actually have it raised off the...