TY for your opinions
In the case of Mentzer. He was perhaps “revolutionary” at that point in time, but did not incorporate momentum free movements which, in my experience and analysis, his routines fell short … since while the intensity was high it was uncontrolled. His consolidation routine was perhaps an attempted solution to the systemic overload that would occur with heaving immense weights. Perhaps he would have progressed his ideasa (I’m sure he would have). Much of his ideas were further developed and branched by John Little.
In the case of ratcheting. I first heard it in the Super Slow Exercise Manual (Ken Hutchins), but this issue can be overcome at ULTRA Super Slow speeds since when one is very very slow (approaching zero speed) the positive and negative essentially morph into a virtual static hold. I refer to this concept as “constant backloading”. IMO at ultra slow speeds all loading is a virtual static.
In the case of my own exercise selection. At my stature I eventually “max” out all machines, and am unable to perform the best protocol: Max Pyramid. 303030 came along after Max Pyramid, and it was a welcome addition since I was/am able to further inroad. However, with proper machine sizes (or a partner) Max Pyramid can be applied across several “Pendulum” style plate machines. I do feel that 303030 is superior to 6060 or 120120 since it is easier to select and apply the proper weight.
In the case of Max Pyramid. I consider it far superior since all a trainee must do is “get/hoist/position” a weight stack into position and move a pin. This can be done within five seconds or less; though ten seconds may be required when handling smaller incremental weights.
In the case of my experience. I am a student, learner, searcher, and practitioner of the progressive works of the experts. I am quite sure, I am one of a few who have understood all forms of resistive weight exercises these 45 years (and preyond (sic)). I also believe that I have taken the current 303030 and Max Pyramid (and 6060, 120120) protocols beyond the expectations of their developers (Darden/Little) by incorporating the concept of VOLUME REDUCTION and RECOVERY TIME EXTENSION since it will allow one’s system NOT to overwhelm itself and the muscles to “heal” and grow to better serve our bodies.
In the case of the “spark” of idealized cognitive awareness that I had (aka epiphany). It came from Tim Ryan who once said (paraphrased), “Super Slow is high volume since when one adds the TUL for several reps across many exercises three times a week it is comparable to multiple sets at high speeds”. He also said (paraphrased) “NONE of my clients show any noticeable gains in size or even strength after many months or years”. I do recall what Fred Hahn did about the same time … a) reduced reps to one or two. b) increased weight load significantly, and was able to “handle” it. Look at Fred now btw.