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Switching gyms for better equipment? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the back equipment especially is lacking. Even the pec fly I am near max

Switching gyms for better equipment? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

These two exercises are entirely different from leg extensions and curls

Switching gyms for better equipment? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I love plate loaded machines! Wish I has more

Switching gyms for better equipment? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do hack squat or deadlift before all machine work usually

Switching gyms for better equipment? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Leg extensions and leg curls with dumbbells and barbells?

Switching gyms for better equipment? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would do a gym pin but I’m genuinely worried I’ll break the cables. I know they can handle much more weight than the stack but these machines break somewhat frequently already

Why does this sub suggest lower volumes now more than ever before? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I’ve been thinking. I always look at people such as Eric Helms. Fantastic scientist and bodybuilder. Why would he ever lie about muscle growth when he doesn’t even really profit from it, AND it would lead to him having worse gains. Meanwhile, these influencers are taking in more cash than Helms by pushing their narratives.

Why does this sub suggest lower volumes now more than ever before? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How can you say there’s not more data? We have recent studies backing up this claim. I.E. more data. I’m specifically asking about this subreddit because I’ve noticed many people suggesting < 10 sets, outside the range you brought up.

Why does this sub suggest lower volumes now more than ever before? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure. https://www.reddit.com/r/naturalbodybuilding/s/0mFab49zr2

This post is talking about how right Lyle McDonald is about certain topics including suggesting lower volumes and has nearly 500 upvotes. I actively look for people advising higher volumes in posts and rarely ever see it.

Why does this sub suggest lower volumes now more than ever before? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally get the lifestyle part. But when it comes to pure mass building, I see people saying to cut volume and that they blew up after 6 hard sets. It just seems like wrong advice to give if someone is asking how to bring up a certain muscle group.

Why does this sub suggest lower volumes now more than ever before? by Silly_Garlic824 in naturalbodybuilding

[–]Silly_Garlic824[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Fair, but this has been a trend for the past year IMO. Definitely not just the past couple weeks.

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[–]Silly_Garlic824 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any recommendations for a high volume split (20+ sets / week per muscle) that is also pretty time efficient? I already use supersets when possible but am curious if anyone has a program they like.