Pryamid Weight Question

[Gemini girl]

Hi Cathe-

I am doing the pyramid tapes right now and I have a question regarding the weights. I find that if I use a weight that is challenging (at least for the middle and highest weight) I can't complete the full set since my muscles are fatigued. But, I don't want to lower my weights since it's then too easy and I don't think I'm working my muscles enough to see any changes.

Do you recommend I just do as many reps as I can with the challenging weight even though I don't complete the set? Thanks!!

Linda

 

[IGTamayo]

Hi Linda, not Cathe. I lift my heaviest on the up pyramid and have great results. It's challenging but very effective. Give it try and let us know how you're doing.

Take care,

Iris

 

[Soosan]

When you get to the heavy set, try going as heavy as you can until you get fatigued, and then dropping down in order to finish the set. I wouldn't lower your weights until it's too easy because that wouldn't be as effective. Have you thought of trying Platemates?

 

[pace1987]

Hi I am not Cathe but I can relate to your question because I have the same problem what I have been doing is instead of doing 10,12,15,12,10 i would do 12,12,15,12,12 at least it increase a little. Im thinking when Im ready I was going to do 12,15,15 vise versa until im ready to do 12,15,20. Just my 2 cents.

 

[gvaughn]

Sometimes to help me inch up in weight, I'll just take some extra rest time before going back down the pyramid. After a couple of times doing this, I'm able to use the heavier weight without the extra rest.