tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post8355426309145315126..comments2024-03-21T02:29:43.150-07:00Comments on Rifs Blog: Some gems from the late Dr SiffMark Reifkindhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-83945306560937263302007-06-19T17:31:00.000-07:002007-06-19T17:31:00.000-07:00Kind of validates the idea of high rep training bu...Kind of validates the idea of high rep training builds strength as Matt Furey asserted.I think this often commonly thought .No No I'm not a number one fan,Please don't shoot me for bringing up Furey,I just think that he has on occasion some positive ideas,and was intrigued by some of his assertions and experiences, maybe there's some relation to all of this.Brings to mind reading an article by John Mckeen,as well, called, "on constant weight training" sounds like this might tie in to this even more.<BR/>DanDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04535281250293148781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-83279454713701690132007-06-02T06:48:00.000-07:002007-06-02T06:48:00.000-07:00geoff I felt( and did ) the same. Now I want to ta...geoff I felt( and did ) the same. Now I want to take my time and read it bit by bit. thats how I got that gem yesteday.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-52547678297124542682007-06-02T05:11:00.000-07:002007-06-02T05:11:00.000-07:00A daunting task in deed. I've read the whole thing...A daunting task in deed. I've read the whole thing cover-to-cover only once. I couldn't stand to do it again. Periodically I reference it for certain topics. That's a great gem you pulled out, Rif.Geoff Neuperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429352189298183355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-72921709289133262622007-06-01T19:36:00.000-07:002007-06-01T19:36:00.000-07:00it is a slog, thats for sure.but every sentence ha...it is a slog, thats for sure.but every sentence has great meaning.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-12312014528322656712007-06-01T18:11:00.000-07:002007-06-01T18:11:00.000-07:00There is only one thing that has prevented me from...There is only one thing that has prevented me from reading it. My IO is not sufficient enough!!Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646895219807042702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-36642779460784344522007-06-01T17:22:00.000-07:002007-06-01T17:22:00.000-07:00yes it do.yes it do.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-11384264067912549512007-06-01T16:18:00.000-07:002007-06-01T16:18:00.000-07:00Kinda squashes super-slow training doesn't it!Kinda squashes super-slow training doesn't it!Roycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646895219807042702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-46677912423901885182007-06-01T14:43:00.000-07:002007-06-01T14:43:00.000-07:00aki,I think the key element Dr Siff was getting at...aki,<BR/>I think the key element Dr Siff was getting at that regardless of hi or low reps the key is high force production to activate FT fibers.<BR/>so the high reps are done with maximum force possible for the time duration more FT would be recruited and overloaded.Mark Reifkindhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13796716749125262941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960097.post-42651960960245471822007-06-01T14:11:00.000-07:002007-06-01T14:11:00.000-07:00If I am understanding the quote correctly, that wo...If I am understanding the quote correctly, that would explain why high rep training can help increase strength - as early recruited fibers fatigue the others take over and eventually you are near your limit, recruiting as much of the muscle as you can.<BR/><BR/>Later in a situation requiring more immediate contraction of lots of fibers (heavier load) your body has some experience recruiting all of those fibers, just over a longer time frame (set0, but it can do it.Jim Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10647056454051111973noreply@blogger.com