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@pete8455 The tendon strength and neuromuscular efficiency is my guess as to why they can achieve it. There are many paths to the same goal, which is what makes training fun. I'd interested to see if I end up pulling one off from the higher reps.

@pete8455 I've personally switched to lots of high rep "old-school" style training and it has a ton of benefits. It's not especially good for one thing, but you're able to develop many athletic qualities with a few high carryover movements. Mobility, cardio, and strength can all be combined into...

@atg Yes.

@atg Single leg movements like bulgarian split squats for high reps, then hindu squats or deep sissy squats to failure. When you get better at bulgarian split squats, elevate your front foot on a box or platform for a deeper stretch. If you have any weights, even a light dumbbell, I'd recommend...

@atg For training the low back I tend to do single leg back extensions at 90 degrees, with band resistance to add some challenge. You can also do reverse hyperextensions with bodyweight and a band at the ankles for a similar effect.

@sally454 That is not a photo of me... That is a photo of professional bodybuilder Jared Feather. The photo is just included with the links automatically by Reddit, I did not choose the picture.

@thedrifter For the purpose of hypertrophy, it's not particularly important. For training other qualities, it can be helpful.

@vnct0000 That is why I recommend the resistance band platform (foot plate) as it gives you more versatility with how you anchor the band. If you don't have a platform you can just attach the band like it is demonstrated in this video.

@ggg17 Okay, I understand your point now. However, I'm not saying that either low reps or high reps is superior. I do agree that training methods need to be combined to emphasize different growth mechanisms. Which is why it is useful to train with a variety of rep ranges. I don't think we're in...

@ggg17 I'll try to address all of your points. There is a point of plateau, hence the need for structured training and variety. I feel this is addressed in my post by advocating for use of several methods, as well as incorporating progressive overload and exercise variety. I am referring to...

@jesusrescuedme I'm currently a science student prepping for a master's program, so fitness is a hobby. I'm not specialized in exercise physiology or anything but my program involves a great deal of biology and chemistry. I started training very early on, right before adolescence, but my serious...

@111189 Rep Max. So a 1RM is your one repetition max, the maximum amount of weight you can lift one time.

@quedee This covers it quite well. Being able to do multiple long sets with short rest is an indication of adequate muscular endurance in the legs, and will also induce some hypertrophy. I think these are both very important qualities to develop as a beginner. It also sets a high bar for...

@richardsamuel69 I agree with both of these statements. I personally train my legs pretty extensively with heavy kettlebells in addition to my calisthenics work. I just hoped to demonstrate that the gap between weights and calisthenics is not as large as people tend to believe. The existing...

@fumbling_foo Yes, essentially.

@confusedfather111 Yes to the SRDLs. Holding a band with the RDL would add accomodating resistance to make the top of the exrercise not too easy.

@fumbling_foo You could do it that way, or within the same workouts. My point being that you can mix and match different techniques. Really just pick out ones that easily fit into your training, and that give you good results. For my case, I'm a really big fan of adding metabolic fatigue...

@myfaithislost Agreed. The sorneness idea is pretty out of date. We have a better understanding now.

@myfaithislost Yeah, something your body is unaccustomed to.

@dinko 640 pounds! Quite impressive. In your case definitely get some very strong band for hip thrusts. You'd want some strong 41 inch bands with higher than 100 lbs of max resistance, and strong mini hip bands. I personally use Rubberbanditz but there's many good options.