A circuit can simply be a way to handle fatigue better and increase volume without sacrificing quality of movement. See Staley’s article on his myodynamics website for an excellant explanation of how circuits can be used to develop strength. A quick example, you perform a set of 4-6 on pullups, rest 2 min., perform a set of overhead presses for 4-6, rest 2 min., come back to the pullups, you’ve now had over 4 min rest since you did your previous set of pullups without losing time in your workout (because you were working antagonists in the meantime). You are going to be able to keep good speed on each movement and keep the weight higher, but still will finish your workout in the same amount of time. Make sense?
jeff, your example is kinda like a circuit, but it is actually a superset, a helpful thing. Kato, i hear what you are saying, but what WSB does isnt circuit training, maybe it consitutes complex training (i forget exactly what that is…) but it isn’t circuit training. a true circuit example is A) squats B)bench press C) sit ups D)curls. you would do each set of these excercises sequentially with little rest between.
for those who are interested, the huskerpower website has some interesting info on the nebraska strength program: Mike Arthur’s 10 principles, a basic workout outline, etc.
can’t wait to see an NU run for the championship this year.
Dman
Thanks for your definition. You are right it is not the best way to build strength. However, when the archaic workout comes out, give it a try and see what happens.
Lets start something basic because its hard to tell where you are at. start with hands held in front of you, move to short punch (as is punch, alternating punch, alternate hand over top of another, double upper-cut thrust and restricted fly. That will be a good start. Tell me how it goes and email directly if you need photos. In faith, Coach Davies
dman, you don’t have to limit the rest time in your examlpe to make it a circuit. That was my point, you can rest as long as you like, just going from exercise to exercise makes it a circuit. Longer rest, more weight, more strength.