How Effective Is Reverse Pyramid Training?

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I’ve churned through over 150,000 emails, social media comments and messages, and blog comments in the last 6 years.

And that means I’ve fielded a ton of questions.

As you can imagine, some questions pop up more often than others, and I thought it might be helpful to take a little time every month to choose a few and record and share my answers.

So, in this round, I answer the following question:

- Is reverse pyramid training a good way to train?

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Timestamps

3:24 - What is reverse pyramid training (RPT)?

10:56 - Is reverse pyramid training effective?

14:02 - What are the advantages of reverse pyramid training?

18:23 - What are the downsides of reverse pyramid training?

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Mentioned on the Show:

[dawidgarstecki]

First exercise (compound): RPT
Second and third exercises: straight sets
This is one of my paradigm in weight training.

[cesare]

The first 3 minutes of this video is him advertising for his supplements aka begging. Video starts at 3:20 😅

[santiagoperalta]

RPT is extremely similar to what Loya of bodybuilders and powerlifters have been doing for years. Top set to stimulate neurological adaptations and work on strength output, and back offs to accumulate volume looking to achieve a better hypertrophic stimulus

[sebastianpinto]

Really enjoyed the video, How many sets should you be aiming for in a workout ?

[henrypaget]

Great episode Mike. Your books are extremely helpful.

[damonm]

Hi Matt wealth of epic info would Reverse Pyramid training work for a hardgainer skinny guy

[CherishArtist]

Would RPT training be good for strictly hypertrophy?

[MikeMatthewsFitness]

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