This is a follow up to the Pyramids, Diamonds, and Hourglasses post.
There are two additional shapes to structure training - Columns & Rows.
Columns
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Rows![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdc4nqzNzrguyv9rp4HSg0Ce4sg3CcKERwojCmMVTHmWsxJ-DiJUQsJto_g-87zxWmyGwQU-qx7TNwtD_15nIh0BrEodIMAMLaq7MfzlcT2L9g-NuU_zZeCk3YeTPi46xlWhfnidCC9Af/s400/row.jpg)
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Rows are short and fat. The above example shows completing 8 problems at V5. It is easier to modulate volume and intensity in row format than column format, increasing the likelihood of eliciting a positive training effect. Continuous Intensity Repetitions (CIR) training is built upon the row idea.