Old Forum Anybody know about Merkullin's training?

[Physical Culture]

I know there are a few guys here who follow GS training.  I'm interested in learning more about Sergey Merkullin's training, specifically the "Merkullin Pyramid".  Merkullin does time ladders of long cycle, doing 1m, 2m, 3m, 4m, 4m, 3m, 2m, 1m with one minute rest between sets.  I did this today with 2x18k @ 6rpm for volume.  How does Merkullin program this in his training?  Anyone know how this fits into his overall training? I've tried Google, but have not found anything beyond the basic protocol.

 

[Journeyman]

You almost definitely know more about GS than anyone here, man. I've heard of it, and seen a few videos of him and other high end athletes doing it on youtube, that's about it.

Here's one if you haven't seen it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukl02v4_OU8

 

[selfcritical]

Does everyone train at KetaAcademy? I'm pretty sure I've seen him, Khovostov, Ivan Denisov, and Vasiliev in their videos.

 

[Physical Culture]

I think that Ketacademy brought a few high-level Russian lifters over for a workshop.  He may have been one of them.