Optimizing the Double Rep Method
Depending on the training goals and intensity ranges used, the Double Rep Method(DRM) will: Pack size on fast Power up strength levels fast Condition fast When I wrote the original 'The Double rep Method For Fast Gains' back in 2014 it seemed to be greeted with joy by some, and mass confusion by others. Here are some tips to using it right. First off, what is it again..? Simple. Take a rep max, whether thats a 3rm, 5 rm or 12rm. Rep out. Using the shortest rest peiord possible, do another single rep. Using a similar rest period do another rep. Repaet until double the amount of reps are achieved. For example: Squat 3RM Rest 60 secs. Do another rep Rest 60 secs. Do another rep. Rest 60 secs Do one last rep. You have now done 6 total reps with around 90% of your squat max. That's double the rep max number hit in the first set. It is important to find the rest period that allows you to achieve th