Volume and Intensity???

Logan Muxlow · 02-21-2006, 07:27 PM

Can someone give me a quick explanation of what they are?

MaKaVeLi · 02-21-2006, 08:14 PM

volume and intensity are kinda like opposites. If you are training with volume (heavier weights with lower rep range) then you will train less intensely (lesser weights, higher rep range). So, if you are training with higher intensity, then you will train with less volume... just so you know, intensity pretty much equals less time and more frequency

Nothin' but a peanut!! · 02-21-2006, 08:26 PM

volume is how much you're doing eg 25 sets for biceps would be hihg volume
where as say 3 or 4 would be lower intensity
intensity is how hard you're working in the gym - you can up intensity by doing techniques such as supresets trisets giant sets decending sets rest pause reps negatives etc a million things like that
dorian yates and mike mentzer good examples of high intensity trainers

Rocky · 02-22-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Nothin' but a peanut!!

where as say 3 or 4 would be lower volume

Fixed!

Normally the less sets you do the harder you will apply yourself to get the maximum benefit out of it!

Nothin' but a peanut!! · 02-22-2006, 07:30 PM

ha thanks man i just realised that a second ago! lol

Logan Muxlow · 02-23-2006, 01:17 AM

So I'm looking for strength so should I do high volume or high intensity?

Rocky · 02-23-2006, 01:10 PM

This is very much the hot potato! Some people swear by high volume and others by HIT style training.
I am of the latter - I'm not arrogant enough to suggest it is the best but I have seen some excellent results from it and others I have pushed into doing it! :)
The key here is what works for you. The only way you are going to know which works best for you is to try both. Give HIT a try for 4 - 6 weeks (to check out a routine type, have a look at my log or do a search as there a re a couple of posts on the topic. HIT may work well for a full body type routine (or whole body spoit into 2 workouts). Make sure you log your progress so you can see how it worked for you. If it is working well and you are pleased with your progress - stick with it. If it doesn't yeild you the results you are looking for or after a while of doing it you start to reach a plateua - give high volume a try!

To wheel out the saying yet again (man I'm getting predictable!) "Everything works, but nothing works forever"!