@CT, Hi CT, first of all the layer system has provided me with the best strength gains i’ve ever experienced over the last 4 weeks following the standard setup (ramp to max, 3x clusters @90%, 3x ‘5/4/3/2/1’ @70%). I noticed you outlined other layer options like max reps and hard 5’s (as well as a…

Will follow the answer. I was wondering what could be the best approach for pure hypertrophy after the core movement… Cluster ? HDL ? Extended set (rest/pause) ? straight sets (5x10 reps for example) ? Etc… Mat’

Check this forum out [image] Max Muscle Layering? Hey CT, whats your current recommendation for maximizing muscle gains with the layer system? Is it still; Ramp 1RM 90% - 3 x Cluster Sets 80% - 3 x Max Reps, Rest, Max Reps Are we amending this for further gains, thought I saw you me…

[quote]dlee34 wrote: Check this forum out [image] Max Muscle Layering? Hey CT, whats your current recommendation for maximizing muscle gains with the layer system? Is it still; Ramp 1RM 90% - 3 x Cluster Sets 80% - 3 x Max Reps, Rest, Max Reps Are we amending this for further gains…

[quote]dlee34 wrote: Check this forum out http://tnation.T-Nation.com/free_online_forum/sports_body_training_performance_bodybuilding_thibaudeau/max_muscle_layering[/quote] Hi dlee34, yeah i completely forgot about this thread even though i’ve read it about 3 times haha, thank you! @CT - is the…

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