LOW VOLUME TRAINING HISTORY PART XI – Honorable Mentions

If you’ve made it this far, congratulations! You’ve reached the conclusion of our series exploring the history of low volume training. This topic fascinates many fitness enthusiasts, and we hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the pioneers and philosophies behind it.

Before we wrap up, here are some honorable mentions — important figures in the world of low volume training who didn’t make it into our main posts but deserve recognition. Note that this list is far from exhaustive. It’s a highlight reel of key influencers who have shaped training methods over the decades. We encourage you to research them further:

  • Sergio Oliva — Training with low volume long before it was popular, back in the late 1960s.

  • Casey Viator — Arthur Jones’ first student who successfully implemented HIT-style training.

  • Boyer Coe — Early proponent of HIT, known for outstanding arm development for his time.

  • John Pierre Fuchs — Remembered for his iconic squat photo, he trained with mid to low volume later in his career.

  • David Henry — A strong advocate and successful practitioner of Doggcrapp training.

  • Lee Labrada — Surprisingly low volume for a pro bodybuilder, often training with sets of 6 to 10 reps.

  • Milos Sarcev — While a high volume trainer, his concept of giant sets likely evolved from Arthur Jones’ original idea of pre-exhausting muscles during a set.

Low volume training boasts a rich and evolving history with many diverse approaches. The biggest takeaway from this series is: if low volume training suits your goals and preferences, go for it! It’s an effective and efficient way to train.

At the same time, stay open-minded. Explore high volume and other methodologies, and always seek to learn more. The fitness world is vast and varied, and each method offers valuable insights from dedicated athletes and coaches.

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