Hope this puts an end to this thread as it has taken a turn or two away from my original intention (rep speed experiences).
Stay strong all!
I mean hopefully the thread doesn't make anyone feel uncomfortable 0_o Sometimes threads take their own path, for the benefit of everyone.
Also, the amount of reps is intimately connected to rep speed. People who push their reps higher will naturally slow down somewhat through the set. Those who cap it at 8 reps (like
@Ryan Toshner ) benefit from always having fast, powerful reps. Getting the same volume by cutting reps and adding sets is an excellent way to ensure rep speed remains top-notch, and increases muscle drive.
I know saying "many ways work" or "not saying you're wrong, just that I'm right" are non-combative and make for a good forum. But you risk not learning much.
There's many forums out there where people are very passionate about their approaches. So passionate, they'll go far enough to say others are wrong. That can be harsh, but it
does ensure that not only methods are being mentioned, but also
why they work and what the trade-offs are. So a balance is important of course.
Looking back on this thread, "many methods work" is actually a crude summary. We know high reps work because of
specificity as it mimics the metabolic demands of an actual longer set. But it's harder to
overtain on lower reps, and they absolutely will keep your speed and form on point.
So now, if you were to train for a high rep challenge, you don't simply know "many ways to skin a cat". You know
exactly what approach will work better and
why depending on your recovery ability, skill, age, weeks until contest and many other factors.
At least that's the way I see it. I think you lose all that if you simply back off and say "oh ok cool works for you. This works for me. Let's not discuss further".
