I've often considered it, because it's the way that I used to train. Heavy weight, low reps to "bulk", then lower weight, higher reps to "cut". The first time that I did STS, I assumed that once I did it the prescribed way, then I'd probably do it backwards from then on, because it made more sense to me. But once I did the program, I realized the genius of how its set up. Because you need the endurance built up in the smaller muscles (from M1 & 2) to be able to support the heavier weight load on the bigger muscles in M3. So having done it twice now, I've come to the conclusion that I could probably get really good results by doing it in more of a pyramid, meaning M1,2,3,2,1 that way I would still get the bulk/cut results that I love, but not take away from the program the benefits that it has to offer. I know, personally, I'm able to lift heavier in M3 because of M1 & 2, so I'm not sure I'd want the trade off. My 1RM changes from M1-3, so I actually see strength gains that I've never seen in all my years of training really heavy (M3 style most of the time) in just a 4-wk period of lifting really heavy. After lifting so heavy, I can see the benefits of going back down to a high rep rotation afterward (which I usually do)..
JMHO
I've often considered it, because it's the way that I used to train. Heavy weight, low reps to "bulk", then lower weight, higher reps to "cut". The first time that I did STS, I assumed that once I did it the prescribed way, then I'd probably do it backwards from then on, because it made more sense to me. But once I did the program, I realized the genius of how its set up. Because you need the endurance built up in the smaller muscles (from M1 & 2) to be able to support the heavier weight load on the bigger muscles in M3. So having done it twice now, I've come to the conclusion that I could probably get really good results by doing it in more of a pyramid, meaning M1,2,3,2,1 that way I would still get the bulk/cut results that I love, but not take away from the program the benefits that it has to offer. I know, personally, I'm able to lift heavier in M3 because of M1 & 2, so I'm not sure I'd want the trade off. My 1RM changes from M1-3, so I actually see strength gains that I've never seen in all my years of training really heavy (M3 style most of the time) in just a 4-wk period of lifting really heavy. After lifting so heavy, I can see the benefits of going back down to a high rep rotation afterward (which I usually do)..
JMHO
hey kikster, I like that pyramid idea...genius!
I've often considered it, because it's the way that I used to train. Heavy weight, low reps to "bulk", then lower weight, higher reps to "cut". The first time that I did STS, I assumed that once I did it the prescribed way, then I'd probably do it backwards from then on, because it made more sense to me. But once I did the program, I realized the genius of how its set up. Because you need the endurance built up in the smaller muscles (from M1 & 2) to be able to support the heavier weight load on the bigger muscles in M3. So having done it twice now, I've come to the conclusion that I could probably get really good results by doing it in more of a pyramid, meaning M1,2,3,2,1 that way I would still get the bulk/cut results that I love, but not take away from the program the benefits that it has to offer. I know, personally, I'm able to lift heavier in M3 because of M1 & 2, so I'm not sure I'd want the trade off. My 1RM changes from M1-3, so I actually see strength gains that I've never seen in all my years of training really heavy (M3 style most of the time) in just a 4-wk period of lifting really heavy. After lifting so heavy, I can see the benefits of going back down to a high rep rotation afterward (which I usually do)..
JMHO
Well I know what I'm going to be doing from Sept to Feb![]()
This is kind of what I was thinking... surely there would be some additional benefits if you did it pyramid style. I can see how just a reverse rotation could result in a bit less results if you weren't conditioned to handle your 'heavy' weights in M3. Maybe later this year when DD heads off to college and I have a bit more free time, a pyramid type rotation would be good.
I'll be starting back STS later this year (fall/winter), we can try it out together, see what happens!Maybe we can all come together in a STS Pyramid challenge, lol. (Although, I know Wendy/Fit_Mommy will be done by then, so maybe she can give us some feed back
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Hey Kiki, I am already waivering on the pyramid down thing!I want to do it but I am thinking I may really want a change of pace by the time I finish M3!
Time will tell......
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Well, good grief Wendy! You've been doing STS for like the last YEAR, LOL. No one will fault you for taking a break. Maybe you could just join us later in the year, too. Give yourself some time to dust off all those other DVD's that are having STS jealousy right now...
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I'll be starting back STS later this year (fall/winter), we can try it out together, see what happens!Maybe we can all come together in a STS Pyramid challenge, lol. (Although, I know Wendy/Fit_Mommy will be done by then, so maybe she can give us some feed back
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DixieGirl said:Sounds fun! I'm planning on starting the 6 mo rotation in July but if y'all do the 3.5 rotation in the fall maybe I'll be able to catch up with you?? Or I might want to rethink it and do the 3.5 rotation if I do the pyramid so it won't be so long![]()