What Is EDT?
Posted by admin on February 28th, 2008
EDT or escalating density training is a training method developed by Charles Staley. EDT allows you to incorporate the concept of progressive overload into your training without always relying on increasing the weights used. The basic concept of ETD is to increase the density (the volume of training) within a set time frame. Charles recommends picking two antagonistic exercises and weights that you can for about 8-10 reps. You then alternate doing “sets” of between 5-1 reps of these two exercises. You do the same number of reps in each paired set. The goal is to do as many reps as possible within the specified time, which is generally 15 minutes. The next time you do these two exercises, you try to increase the number of reps you complete.
EDT is a useful training method to keep in your training toolbox. If you are interested in this system, I recommend that you look at The Complete Guide to EDT DVD. I did a review of it here.
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Wayne
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