Classic Training Methods You Still Swear By

AntLewis · Post by **AntLewis** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:33 pm

With so many new programs out there, I’m curious which old-school approach you’ve stuck with because it still delivers.

Mky88 · Post by **Mky88** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:39 pm

Straight sets and progressive overload. Nothing fancy, just adding weight over time still works.

Andyxx66 · Post by **Andyxx66** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:02 pm

High-volume push/pull/legs. Old-school volume but with smarter recovery.

Alex_22 · Post by **Alex_22** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:20 pm

Rest-pause sets. Don’t use them every workout, but they’re great for breaking plateaus.

BigMk91 · Post by **BigMk91** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:37 pm

Heavy compounds first, isolation later. Been doing that since day one and never felt the need to change it.

Dona-h90 · Post by **Dona-h90** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:36 pm

Basic 5x5 style training. Simple, effective, and easy to track progress.

Joe-hg · Post by **Joe-hg** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:54 pm

Occasional HIT-style intensity days. Short sessions, all-out effort still brutal.

Flex-F88 · Post by **Flex-F88** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:10 pm

Double progression. Old concept, but it keeps things honest without overthinking.

AntLewis · Post by **AntLewis** » Tue Jan 27, 2026 4:24 am

Love how most of these are just simple principles done consistently. Guess the basics really don’t go out of style.