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Pyramid sets are nothing new. Some of the greats of muscle building, including the GOAT Arnold Schwarzenegger, have hopped onto the pyramid sets gain train over the years. However, they're not the ...

If you have ever done a pyramid workout, you may remember that your first one was a challenge, but your next few pyramids went much better. Maybe you could go higher up the pyramid (more work sets) or ...

THERE'S A REASON why “3 sets of 10” has been a strength training mainstay since at least the 1950s: The rep scheme works. Decades of research and reams of real-world evidence prove that hefting a load ...

Adding exercises to the PT pyramid, an already perfect workout, is a risky move. As you get into better shape, you might find that the 1-10-1 PT pyramid of pull-ups, push-ups and sit-ups starts to get ...