I call the technique "Range of Motion Triple Add Set Barbell Squats"...and yes, it IS as hard as it sounds. You're going to love it.

The Triple Add Set is one of my favorite intensity techniques. I find that ADDING weight during a set is much more productive because it increases tension as you go through the set, rather than decreases tension, which is what I find happens with Drop Sets.

Drop Sets just don't work well for me.

The Triple Add Set technique allows you to target the full spectrum of muscle fiber types...and when done with squats in this fashion, can really help stubborn quads get back to growing.

So with a "normal" triple add set, I would have you using three different weights. You'd start with a light weight for very high reps (30+) then move to a moderate weight for 6 to 8 reps then a heavy weight for 1 to 3 reps.

These different rep ranges target the three major muscle fiber types (Type 1, Type 2a and 2b).

THIS version of the Triple Add Set works range of motion instead of resistance changes to hit those different rep ranges and different muscle fiber types, ensuring you work maximum muscle mass in the set...though for the barbell squat, you actually WILL need to make one change in resistance for best results (it's easy).

To do this one, you'll need a power rack and two Olympic bars. You CAN do it with just one bar, as long as you can be quick with a weight change after the second part of the set. I find it easier to have two bars pre-set and ready to go, though.

Learn the full technique of Range of Motion Triple Add Set Barbell Squats here...