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Originally Posted by Soulman
Just read up on the myorep scheme, and goddamn that's some hard ****.
Basic concept: 1 set to failure (e.g 10 reps), then 3 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 1 + 1 or whatever, with hardly any pause between sets.
That better be insanely more effective than following Lyle's basic 2x5 twice a week scheme, sounds really hard.
It's different. It's also not as hard as you are making it out to be.
ie you generally don't go all the way to failure, rest several deep breaths between sets with longer rests for lower rep work, number of sets/reps is based on perceived effort, and there are much fewer exercises per workout. A hard upper workout could be 3-4 lifts with 1-2 myo-rep sets each (the 2nd being a drop set).
It's really supposed to be a more effective way to train a movement/muscle group. Like, instead of tarding around and doing 4x10 to failure on curls, one set of 10+3+3+2+2 might be sufficient. It's also useful for auto-regulating volume on this type of thing. I think it's a step up from DC training on several levels.
My training for the past 6 months has included a lot of myo-rep sets (I hate this ****ing name btw). If anything, I would say it's a method that is most useful for assistance work.
Also, for a full Squat or Deadlift, you wouldn't do any added rep work. 1-3 regular sets is usually sufficient.