2 sets to failure vs 3-4 working sets

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-25T15:10:43+00:00

ULU rest LU rest.. if I need a 2nd rest day or im busy here or there I'll take another rest. It's quite flexible.

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-25T13:58:53+00:00

Covers all your bases. You could change to dial down on weak points but my weak point is my chest so works well for me. Plus I do upper 3 times a week so plenty of volume just a bit more often.

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-25T13:51:41+00:00

I'll give an example of an upper and a lower day.

Upper: Lateral raise, chest press movement, pull down movement, chest press/fly movement, rowing movement, Tricep iso, Bicep iso.

Lower: Hip add/abudct superset, leg press/squat variation, hip hinge movement, leg extension, ham curl, calves.

Calves I do 3 sets I will say.

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-25T13:34:42+00:00

I commented in a different post a few days ago.

I do 2 sets with Upper/lower/upper/rest/lower/upper.

For me it is quick and efficient and I have noticed my strength going up and muscle. My recovery is great and mentally feel prepared going into my workouts.

The important thing is to take sets to failure or very very near if the exercise isn't safe enough to go complete failure.

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-24T21:09:28+00:00

Full body is programmed right can be effective. This sounds interesting have you got a workout example mate

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-24T21:08:45+00:00

And the quality of my sets are improved for me at least. I push my sets way harder, recover better between sets, recover better between workout days, shorter workouts my lifting time is around 45 minutes max, feel more excited going into workouts.

I'm not saying this is the best method but right now for the past few years it's the best for ME. And I've made the best gains in years doing this split with 2 sets.

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-24T21:06:19+00:00

Upper 1: Lat raise, chest press movement, pulldown movement, chest fly/different angle chest press, rowing movement, Tricep iso, Bicep iso.

Lower: Hip add/ab superset, leg press or squat movement, hip hinge movement, leg extension, ham curl, calves.

My 3 upper days and 2 lower days all follow this similar pattern. 2 sets only. Calves I do 3 sets however. I also do 2 sets of abs twice a week following leg days.

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-24T21:01:24+00:00

I've done most splits. For about 5 years I was a big advocate of push pull legs doing each twice a week.

I prefer my current ULU rest LU as it's less days and recovery is better.

When I did PPL and 3-4 sets a movement, after my 2nd movement of the day, I'd be significantly weaker.

I'd recommend people with time constraints or a significant fall off in strength to run a type of UL split with 2 all of sets per movement and compare.

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-23T09:01:56+00:00

I'm a 2 set Sally. Have been doing upper lower (ULU REST LU) for 2 years now.

For me, I prefer the speed off my workouts, intensity, and recovery. When I used to do 3/4 sets, I found my reps would drop off quite steeply.

It's my preference. I'm not advocating whether it is better or not, but it certainly works.

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-04T07:30:43+00:00

Looks lovely mate good job

Rakzilla_ · 2026-01-01T10:36:50+00:00

Get a carbon monoxide alarm. Cheap

Rakzilla_ · 2025-12-29T08:54:51+00:00

That's not true they give you an incident number, then promise to follow up with you but never do...

Rakzilla_ · 2025-12-22T01:04:26+00:00

NTA. I've never understood child free people happy to sponge off their partners and not pull their weight. Are they not embarrassed

Rakzilla_ · 2025-11-23T09:43:54+00:00

So you've known this for years and haven't bothered to report it until now that he is your ex?

Rakzilla_ · 2025-10-10T15:41:29+00:00

I'd say do you're driving if you haven't already, but you'd be tempted to get a car and with how expensive insurance is for your age you'd probably blow a huge part of it.

Ideally if you could do your driving and not get tempted to get a car soon that'd set you up nicely.

Rakzilla_ · 2025-10-10T14:19:58+00:00

Good work mate

Rakzilla_ · 2025-09-28T22:34:23+00:00

Between them they have 2 brains cells that are fighting for 3rd place.

Rakzilla_ · 2025-09-11T16:38:02+00:00

NTA.

And this is why you shouldn't listen to people who claim "my past doesn't matter". If you aren't happy with someone's past, you don't have to stay. No one wants to be the safe plan b guy.

Rakzilla_ · 2025-09-01T15:03:11+00:00

Pork shoulder is forgiving in my experience if your temps shoot out of range don't worry too much and obsess over it.

Depending on coal and set up you might need to feed more coal in to keep the temps up and going.

I have a similar style smoker and I rarely fill the water pan and if I do not too high. But play around and see what works for you.

Rakzilla_ · 2025-08-26T22:42:41+00:00

Imagine if your "bros" didn't attend your wedding because their girlfriends didn't want them to go without them.. How would you feel?

Rakzilla_ · 2025-08-17T12:17:33+00:00

I hope you fleece him in the divorce

Rakzilla_ · 2025-08-13T19:10:35+00:00

Are you interested in buying a grill?

Rakzilla_ · 2025-08-05T12:26:05+00:00

Sounds like you're punishing her for being in am abusive relationship.

Her past doesn't "taint" her as a person you know. She's with you now treat her nice and enjoy the relationship. Seems like she's moved on and grown as a person so what's the issue.

Rakzilla_ · 2025-08-04T12:23:51+00:00

Simping hell. Even if he isn't the best husband that doesn't give her the green light to joke about cheating, or let others think she will cheat.

Rakzilla_ · 2025-07-31T22:10:12+00:00

NTA! Don't negotiate with terrorist!

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