If you want to get the most out of the foundational movement patterns, you have more options than simply adding another heavy set of 8-10…and another one, and another.
Contrary to popular belief, that so-called "hypertrophy rep range" is just one of many rep ranges that will get the job done. And, strategically stepping outside of it might be just the thing to help you add new muscle and develop strength, without wrecking your joints in the process.
One of my favorite ways to mix it up is using what I call "polarizing strength-stamina schemes," or SSS. In this approach, you train the same movement pattern twice in the same workout, back-to-back, but with very different parameters.
Start off going hard and heavy in traditional strength-based loading and programming, then finish off with a fiery metabolic stress-based bodyweight finisher for one single balls-to-the-wall challenge set.
The result is both brutally tough, and still extremely joint friendly. And, it may be just the...
Source: Mix Weights And Body Weight To Build Maximum Muscle!
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