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Ep. #806: How Effective Is Reverse Pyramid Training?

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

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How to Train to Absolute Failure on a Barbell

Reverse pyramid training can be useful for intermediate and advanced weight lifters. It allows them to do some heavy work as well as some lighter work, which is easier on your body. Many r p t programmes will tell you to train to failure or just shy with zero good reps left. Research shows that training to failure is actually more effective than training close to failure.

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