For example, for chest you would use dips for 2 sets to failure. Let’s say that I can normally get 12 reps on set 1 and 10 reps on set 2 if I was to implement straight sets with a 3 minute rest between each set. The total reps performed over 2 sets in this case would be 22 reps.

My idea is to complete the same amount of volume that I would do using straight sets, but to complete it within the parameters of rest pause. For example, here is what dips would look like implementing this idea: 12 reps, 20 second rest, 5 reps, 20 second rest, 3 reps, 20 second rest, 2 reps, end set.

As you can see, I am still performing the same volume (22 reps) over more sets with much shorter rests between sets. I believe this achieves a higher level of intensity since I am completing the same amount of reps over less time and I am effectively taking more sets at or near failure since more sets are required to perform the same number of repetions. Please tell me what you think of this implementation into your THT program where each exercise if performed in this fashion.

Thanks so much for your reply and time.