freeflowme
Level 4 Valued Member
Hey all,
After using PTTP (same exercises 5x/wk) for ~6 mo, I've been working with the Tactical Barbell "Operator" template (same exercises 3x/wk) for the past weeks.
One thing I've noticed is that the overall volume is roughly the same between the two workouts (2x5 5x/wk on PTTP = 50 reps/wk; 3-5x5 3x/wk on Operator = 45-75 reps/wk, though it's noted that 3 sets/45 reps may be best for many trainees).
Let's assume one trainee was doing squat, bench, and pullups for 2x5 5x/wk in PTTP style, while another was doing squat, bench, and pullups for 3x5 3x/wk in Operator style. What differences might we expect to find between the two trainees? I'm inclined to think that the 3x/wk would produce more hypertrophy, given that more muscle is being broken down in each session, followed by greater time for recovery. Is this correct? And are there any other significant predictable differences?
After using PTTP (same exercises 5x/wk) for ~6 mo, I've been working with the Tactical Barbell "Operator" template (same exercises 3x/wk) for the past weeks.
One thing I've noticed is that the overall volume is roughly the same between the two workouts (2x5 5x/wk on PTTP = 50 reps/wk; 3-5x5 3x/wk on Operator = 45-75 reps/wk, though it's noted that 3 sets/45 reps may be best for many trainees).
Let's assume one trainee was doing squat, bench, and pullups for 2x5 5x/wk in PTTP style, while another was doing squat, bench, and pullups for 3x5 3x/wk in Operator style. What differences might we expect to find between the two trainees? I'm inclined to think that the 3x/wk would produce more hypertrophy, given that more muscle is being broken down in each session, followed by greater time for recovery. Is this correct? And are there any other significant predictable differences?