1 set per body part

[imported_fearofthedark]

Quote[/b] ]There is no problem with a single set per body part as long as it is a maximum effort and/or the rep tempo and form is strictly controlled or the weight is extremely heavy preventing further sets.

This was from the Hypertrophy Training specific method article. I'm wondering if this is what I should do, just 1 set per body part, and of course, progressivley heavier every other day. I notice as soon as I start doing 2 sets per body part, the workout becomes VERY difficult (because I'm doing the whole body in only 1 workout). I imagine just 1 set per body part will be more conducive to long term commitment. Whenver I start adding more sets, I start burning out.
Also, I am on a ketogenic diet. Low carb is the only feasible way someone with my genes can stay lean. So it's a bit harder for me to train with weights now. I could easily do a 1 set per body part workout with a diet like this, but once I go up to 2 sets per body part, I can't make it through the workout. This diet keeps me lean, but unfortuantley, it tends to shunt the whole glycogenolysis thing.
So basically, I'm wondering if i'll be alright with a single set
Thanks

 

[style]

One set works for some bodyparts but it is difficult to work more physiologically complex bodyparts using only one exercise.

Suggested short routine

squats
dips
bent over barbell rows
deadlifts
shoulder press
close grip pull down
bicep curl
tricep pulldown
rear lateral raises
calf raise ( it is traditional to work the calves last so they never grow and steal precious nutrients from the more important muscles ;- )

Eating a v low carb diet is unneccessary to stay lean. Concentrate on eating wholefoods, avoiding unhealthy (trans, saturated) fats and processed foods and eating enough protein and you'll be fine.

 

[leegee38]

I'm experimenting with more sets currently, but I grew just fine on one set per exercise for more than a year and a half with HST. Considering I've been training over 30 years, I think that's pretty impressive! If you begin to feel burned out with 2 sets then one set seems like the only way to go. You should be fine.