If you’ve ever lifted weights before, you’ve probably used the pyramid method. That's when you start with a high number of reps, then add weight and decrease the reps. You can use pyramid training for ...

To most of the world, pyramids are synonymous with ancient Egypt, but to fitness buffs it’s the favored form of resistance training. The name may be foreign to some, but pyramid training has struck ...

THERE'S A REASON why “3 sets of 10” has been a strength training mainstay since at least the 1950s: The rep scheme works. Decades of research and reams of real-world evidence prove that hefting a load ...

The PT pyramid is a classic go-to workout system that continues to help people build a solid base of stamina and endurance with common calisthenics-testing exercises today. By design, it is a warmup, ...

Of all the training programs out there that promise big jumps in strength and size, few can hold a candle to reverse pyramid training (RPT). Made popular by Swedish trainer and nutritional consultant ...

If your lifting routine has gone stale and you’re looking for a way to shake it up, let me introduce you to the pyramid set. While you typically increase volume, weight, or reps to make a session more ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – Arthur Shivers from G3 Fitness ...

Pratik Thakkar specializes in fitness, providing tips on exercise routines, nutrition, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It means that you will pick the heaviest weight first, bang out as many reps ...

This is an article recently written by a friend of mine, retired Royal Commando "Sol" Sollerer. A number of people have approached me, saying they have reached a plateau in terms of how fast they can ...

Want to mix up your training while still getting stronger? Here’s why pyramid sets could be the answer.