Smile-n-Nod
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What is the purpose of "ladders" in strength training?
(In case I'm using the term incorrectly, I'm thinking of the idea of performing sets with, for example, 1-2-3-4-5 or 5-4-3-2-1 reps in consecutive sets.)
Is there any special reason for doing this as opposed to, say, 5-5-5 reps? Is it for variety, or are there physiological benefits?
Thanks.
(In case I'm using the term incorrectly, I'm thinking of the idea of performing sets with, for example, 1-2-3-4-5 or 5-4-3-2-1 reps in consecutive sets.)
Is there any special reason for doing this as opposed to, say, 5-5-5 reps? Is it for variety, or are there physiological benefits?
Thanks.