Opinions on one set training?

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Cnatboy

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Anyone ever tried doing one set training instead of multiple sets? I've read a few articles about how it could be just as effective and much more time efficient to do one intense set instead of doing three sets... what do you think about this article out of curiosity?
 
I agree with this. I dunno. I'm currently doing a fullbody routine where I do one to two sets per exercise with 9 exercises.

Deadlifts 2x
Bench 2x
Pull ups 2x
Dips 1x
Crunches 1x
Shoulder Press 2x
Lunges 1x
Rows 2x
Shrugs 1x

I still feel tired and feel like I've had an intense workout on this sched. I'm trying it for about 6 weeks then going on to a different routine. But I think I'll be doing many more like this in the future.
 
Google dogcrapp training, or dc training. I think that's the best/only way to work with 1 set. (not incl warmups)
 
The bowflex workout uses 1 set/ 12 reps. It's basically circuit training as you have no time between exercises. The workout I am doing now lasts about 40 minutes... almost no breaks in that time ( other than to change a cable every now and again ). With the workout my strength has increased and I have seen some minor muscular development. One set might be beneficial for toning/losing weight but I doubt it would ever lead to developing a huge hulking man.
 
@ Brady12

that's ridiculous, weight training alone won't tone you/make u lose weight/fat, YOU LOSE WEIGHT/FAT from dieting. *period*
 
In beginner's, there is very little difference between single and multiple set protocols in building strength and size, but that would be expected due to the neural component of strength gains in beginners. For intermediate and advanced lifters, multiple sets are far superior. You can't apply the majority of the research, because they are done using beginner subjects.
 
Joey007 said:
@ Brady12

that's ridiculous, weight training alone won't tone you/make u lose weight/fat, YOU LOSE WEIGHT/FAT from dieting. *period*
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You lose weight by creating a caloric deficit, which can be done through increased exercise above baseline. Dieting should be part of that, but it's not as simple as saying *period.*
 
bipennate said:
For intermediate and advanced lifters, multiple sets are far superior.
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Again this is untrue. I know many who have used DC training and yielded awesome results.
 
mreik said:
Again this is untrue. I know many who have used DC training and yielded awesome results.
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There are far too many variables involved in any individual's response to exercise to claim that through casual observation of someone's response to training, you can attribute it to a certain technique.
 
ive read a test that did both advanced and beginner lifters. Strenght gains were equal, but theones who did sevral sets got a better work capacity.
Dont ask for a link, the test was in norwegian :D
 
If a person maintains their current diet and exercises 3-4 times per week... would this not burn calories? Why would a person NOT lose weight ? Of course diet is important for major loss but I think it's pretty safe to say that lifting will tone a person up, and make them lose weight.
 
depends what you eat :p If you are on maintence, then start lifting without starting to eat more, then yes, you will loose weight, from a calorie deflict.
 
There's no such thing as tone. You gain muscle or lose fat.
 
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