Began my exercise routine with the greatest weights, concluding with the least; a recount of the events
In the heart of the city, Lemon Studios stands as a beacon for fitness enthusiasts. Founded by Sam Shaw, a certified personal trainer who has honed the bodies of well-known actors and television presenters, Lemon Studios promises a holistic approach to mental and physical health.
During a recent experiment, we delved into the world of pyramid training, a method favoured by Sam Shaw. This training pattern, as he explained, offers a unique way to add variety to weight training routines, helping to avoid hitting a plateau and keeping workouts interesting.
The experiment focused on a lower-body routine, incorporating exercises such as weighted goblet squats, squat thrusters, glute bridges, weighted crunches feet on the ground, weighted crunches raised legs, and weighted toe touches. The writer's exercise mat was soaked by the end of the session, a testament to the intensity of the workout.
The reverse pyramid training pattern was the focus of this experiment. In this method, you start with the heaviest weight and work your way down as you fatigue. Sam Shaw suggested that this approach is beneficial for building muscle. However, the opposite method, starting light and working up to heavier weights, is beneficial for building stamina and endurance, as Shaw explained.
Before embarking on the reverse pyramid training routine, it's crucial to do a thorough warm-up. The writer noticed that the reverse pyramid training made the workout more effective, as they had to push themselves harder and their muscles were fatigued from the initial set with the heavier weights.
Sam Shaw also recommended the traditional pyramid training, where you start light and work up to heavier weights, as a way to improve stamina and endurance. He stressed the importance of varying the way you train with weights to reap the full benefits of weight training.
In addition to the lower-body routine, the writer also did some upper body moves and ab roller exercises, but kept the weights and reps consistent for these moves. This approach, as Shaw explained, is beneficial for those looking to build muscle, while starting light and working up to heavier weights is better for improving stamina and endurance.
As we conclude our journey with Sam Shaw and Lemon Studios, it's clear that pyramid training offers a unique and effective way to approach weight training. Whether you're looking to build muscle or improve your stamina and endurance, pyramid training provides a versatile solution. So, why not give it a try and see the results for yourself?
