Calling all workout enthusiasts!
Reverse pyramid training involves switching up the weight and reps for all your sets to maximize gains andbuild muscle.
That’s usually the ultimate goal of lifting at the gym, are we right?
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Read on to learn the specifics and what to expect.
People on TikTok are totally here for reverse pyramid training and have great things to say about it.
Mapping out a single exercise via reverse pyramid training will resemble a pyramid turned upside down.
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It’s not necessary to perform every exercise with the same rep structure.
This is also a good time to include your compound and complex exercises.
As you continue on, work in exercises that engage fewer muscles and are not as complex.
Increasing the rep range of your reverse pyramid sets should be a natural progression.
In addition, be mindful to coordinate your rest periods with your set demands.
For example, take a longer rest break when performing a heavier set.
Most importantly, be sure to implement best practices for progressive overload to benefit in the long term.
And, you’d be able to perform this sort of training effectively."
This makes it a really solid fit for free weight exercises performed with barbells or dumbbells.
