best way to build muscle size

[steven0420]

ive heard that you should life as much as you can as slowly as you can? maybe do 3 sets 10,8,6. any thruth to this?

if not what should i do?

[Johny-too-small]

Anything will work....but in order to grow you need:
1. consistency
2. progression
3. rest
4. diet

[Johny-too-small]

...oh and lastly: GENETICS.

[supragasm]

i sware by the 5 x 5 routine
google it

[sully15]

really think you need to figure out how many reps works best for you.. i've done 4-6 reps, 8 reps, 10 reps, and 12 reps.. 12 reps seems to work the best for me for size

[iTh3 Riddler]

i sware by the 5 x 5 routine
google it

I like the 5 x 5 also. I definately feel it the next day

[FireGuy]

Anything will work....but in order to grow you need:
1. consistency
2. progression
3. rest
4. diet

Funny how many times we forget about the basics. Great post. I especially like #2 as it's often overlooked.

[trulbfan3]

6-8 is my magic number for hella size and sum good strength

[TRT,MAN]

figure your own body out bro it may take awhile but you will get it. listen to it.

[Johnny Sinn]

Yep. I need to do 3-5 reps. My magic number. When I do higher reps I feel soft the next day

[trulbfan3]

the key is intensity and each week add wieght or reps forcing your body to get bigger and stronger

[goodlifting]

3 basic exercises: squat, deadlift, bench.

this is what we for olympic training. organize your sets by putting them into a cycle that takes place over period of 10-12 weeks. start with 10 rep weeks, go onto 5 rep weeks, then to 3 rep weeks, then peak out to 2 rep weeks. this power cycle is highly effective with tuned to the individual athlete's abilities. master this and keep in mind that if you overtrain you will only weaken yourself.