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A heavy/light/medium is how id go. However, i think 1 day of 5×5 or 4×6 and one day of 3-4/8-10 is plenty optimal. Maybe close grip on arm day. And about Dorian, yes that was technically 1 "working set" he did BUT he did several "warm up" sets and that 1 working set would be heavy, to failure, and then beyond failure. So in reality, he actually did closer to 4-5 setsI read most advice claims 2 times a week is max but that is pretty much standard programs built for natural athletes so maybe while on cycle its a whole different approach?
Size would be the primary goal. I was thinking 2 days with a lighter load for 3 sets 12 reps meaning last set if I make the 12th rep next time increase the load around 5%.
1 day heavier load 3 sets 6 reps meaning last set if reach 6 increase the load next time.
Been curious also if the third set is a waste or necessary if I were to instead go for failure on the second set with a little heavier load to hit failure on the second set? Ive read once you hit failure any more time on the exercise is a waste? Ive read I think dorian yates claimed 1 set is enough as long as thee intensity is high and failure reached. Not sure I would want to attempt less than 2 sets least the first set prepares me for the load for better intensity on the second set.
My right shoulder is indeed a wreck...unless you are going super light this will not fly very long
your shoulders will be done before you hit 35. i would say 50% of the hardcore lifters in every decent gym have some sort of rotator tear before they ever hit 40 thanks to overtraining of the shoulders. yes your pecs can handle a heavy load but your shoulders simply cannot handle that sort of load and will fail