Re: Intricate Non-linear Periodisation?

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Hi Dave

I am not writing to give you an answer, but to support what you are saying. I

see an overabundance of 'variation' in programmes with little or no

justification. I was even at the NSCA conference in Vancouver last year when a

speaker cited 'variation' as the only reason to manipulate tempo. I do feel we

need to be more precise as to why we make and suggest such manipulations of the

training variables

Nick Ward

Durham, UK

Dave Reddin wrote:

> I have seen a lot of strength / power programmes which use seemingly

> extremely complicated manipulations of volume and intensity for core lifts

> within sessions, micro and meso cycles.

>

> Does anyone have any views (or evidence) on these and whether they are more

> effective than more simple systems of e.g. heavy, medium and light days for

> various lifts. I can appreciate and the need for active rest and different

> challenges to the nervous system to facilitate improvement. However, I am

> less sure that there is a need for some of the tiny manipulations in some of

> the programmes I have encountered.

>

> e.g. 9 Week power clean progression (discounting warm up sets ) :

>

> All %ages are %age of goal.

>

> 3 x 3 @ 80%, 3 x 3 @75%, 3 x 4 @75%, 4 x 3 @65%, 3 x 2 @75%,

> 3 x 4@70%, 2 x 3 @ 80%, 3 x 3 @75, 3 x 4@75%

>

> This is taken from a senior NCAA college Football programme.

>

> I cannot see how this schedule serves to improve PC or power performance,

> given that all lifts are at least 10% max capacity for that number of reps.

>

> I would be interested in any views and evidence to back up this type of

> non-linear periodisation.

>

> Thanks

>

> Dave Reddin

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