Hi ct
Ive found that with best damm programs the very next day after a session my hr js about 5-10% higher and stays that while training in this manner. With a higher volume (not going to failure )training i feel less crappy.
Is it possible for some lifters to actually do worse on a program that makes them hit failure, even if it is low volume.
Absolutely possible. For some, going to failure or past it could keep the CNS firing on all cylinders for longer after the session, creating more CNS fatigue. This could indicate either low GABA or low serotonin (likely both being too low).
What are the usual signs of low gaba and serotonin?
I had thought i was a 2a. Prehaps im actually a 2b. I do enjoy going heavy but I notice when Ive had gains on big lifts it been with multiple sets not reaching failure - in fact i get strong quite quickly on double progression type plans. When i go all out on a set like bdw i gain rapidly but crash after two weeks.
The fact that i got stronger and gained muslce while cutting on growth factor workouts supports this, as well as the fsct that im very good with lactic acid. I can push a prowler for miles whereas my explosive friend is done after one or two pushes.
I do enjoy doing heavy big lifts but i always have to get a pump at some point in the session. I notice also that even when going heavier i focus on contracting the muscle as opposed to just getting the weight up.
Yeah that sounds more like a 2B. 2B can still like to lift heavy (Paul Carter for example) because lifting more weight provides them instant and objective feedback about becoming better. However a 2B will have a harder time recovering from very heavy work because when their CNS is amped up, they have a hard time calming it down after the session, which increases the chances of CNS fatigue. Glycine (5-10g) post-workout can help with that by acting as a neural inhibitor.
Thank you for the advice CT.
So would you recommend a 2b does only one big lift per session? (As in one compound lift for strength)
How about big lifts per week? 2? One upper, one lower, and then with the second session for those muscle groups either do mutiple sets of low reps at moderate weight with the same lift… or just do a higher rep workout for all muscles involved in said lift
They can use 2 if using the strength-skill method (which has an RPE of about 7/10 per set). If they stay under 85% they can likely use 2 also. But if they have a big lift with an RPE of 9 (or more), only one lift per session. Same thing if they go above 85%
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