is 6 reps the best for building muscle mass

[lexmark]

i always ee different comments on reps to do for building mass
is 6 - 8 reps the best reps to be doing on a set to build pure muscle mass ?

[NVR2BIG1]

try this, dont count reps. Just go in and lift for squeeze,feel, contraction, quality reps. It might be 5 reps, it might be 16 reps, this is best for building muscle mass!!

[The.Student]

There are no set in stone rep ranges towards achieving muscle mass, everybody's body reacts differently to the stresses it encounters. Intensity of your workouts is far more important; are you leaving the gym feeling like you gave it your all or just some half-assed attempt.

Like mentioned above, quality reps are key; feel the muscle work, listen to your body and push it through to the next level, whether it be for 8-12, 6-10, or whatever the reps you're aiming for.

[binsser]

if ur locking up at 6 but could JUST push one more.... then u do one more like me for instance i do between 8-10 but when im at my last rep my mind wants to do more but my body just wont push one more up until i rest so just have an hour or two grab a good weight and see what works best m8 mostly around 8-10 at a good weight where u can only do 8-10 then uve got ur best rep-wieght hope this helps m8! (works for me lolol).

later bud!

[l2elapse]

i like using variance between 1-10 reps for best results

[Older lifter]

I always go for change, i usually work with 8-10 upper, 10-12 lower body, then i will throw in heavy days with low reps, and pump days with high reps, always keep the body guessing and needing to respond to different ways of training, i have found this way i avoid the stall points and always get that soreness in the muscle group trained.

[jypoll]

your body will get used to the stress you are putting on it, for long term training it is best to change exercises and reps every month or 2, i do 2-6 reps/set for 6 weeks or so, then 8-12 for 6 weeks, but for short term 2-4 is best for strength, 4-8 is best for hypertropthy and 10 and up helps endurance.... give or take.

[bmit]

It really depends. In my opinion if you are just starting out you need to build strength so rep ranges between 4-8 are best. After that for maximizing size the 8-12 reps are best, but I still do some sets with low reps to keep building top end strength and a few sets of 12-15 for pump

[Ulysses]

I always go to failure - I think to stop before failure after warmup sets is a waste. With high reps to failure you stimulate one type of fibre and get great pumps. With low reps to failure you stimulate a different group of fibres but less of a pump. Both work as long as you go to failure. Mix it up and enjoy!

Golden rules of bodybuilding:

1: Everything Works as long as you work it hard.
2: Nothing works for long!

:-)