Comments on: Reverse Pyramid Training – Part One

By: Aaron

Aaron — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:26:28 +0000

@Anthony

The sets up until 210×4 are all warmup for the actual top set (hence the 3min rest before the heaviest set). The main difference between this method and a regular pyramid is the amount of volume leading up to the top weight. Volume in warmup sets is kept low so you have your full strength when hitting the heaviest weight.

By: Lloyd Moore

Lloyd Moore — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:58:02 +0000

The initial sets are warm up sets.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:15:15 +0000

Great post, but how is this bench press routine considered reverse pyramid? You started with the lightest weight and increased weight with each set, doing 7 total sets. That’s pyramid, not reverse pyramid. Right?

By: Ankit

Ankit — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 05:25:04 +0000

Hey Ryan,

Can you help me set up a RPT program. I haven’t found any really good programs or rules online.

Thanks.

By: Ryan Zielonka

Ryan Zielonka — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:32:22 +0000

@Stefan

I hear ya with respect to higher frequency and volume. Different strokes for different folks. I just find RVT to be a brilliantly effective method for increasing strength and size if paired with complimentary programming.

By: Stefan

Stefan — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:02:35 +0000

Reverse pyramid is certainly a great style of training, although i prefer higher frequency and slightly higher volume than you were doing over that period