Pyramid sets
By Dr. Carl Juneau, PhD
 · 1 min read
App updates (2016 – today)
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As you may already know, varying reps every workout has been shown to speed up progress (Rhea et al. 2002). But what about covering a wide range of reps in the same workout? You can do it with pyramid sets, a time-tested technique coach Martin Berkhan says is "the most reliable and effective I’ve ever come across" (Berkhan, 2018). Curious to try a new technique? Now you can! Pyramid sets are now available inside Dr. Muscle. Set them up at the global level, or on an exercise-by-exercise basis.

Full release notes (v1215)

  • Added: Pyramid sets
  • Added: Progress prediction in coach tip line
  • Added: Popups explaining new programs on level up
  • Improved: Plate calculator on fullscreen timer
  • Improved: Memory usage and load speed
  • Improved: Demo workouts for new users (now shown first)
  • Fixed: Workout reminders sometimes shown on wrong days
  • Fixed: Size of reps and sets font for phones with small screens

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