high reps vs low reps

[951thompson]

So doing reps of 3 to 6 builds solid dense muscle

On the other hand

Reps of 10 to 50 build mass (soft muscle)

So my question would doing higher reps be better when bulking and lower reps to dense up when cutting?

I always thought it was the other way round but I have recently been enlightened

Im bulking at the mo and have been doing reps of 3 to 15 im now thinking of upping my reps

Would appreciate some opinions

[red_hulk]

I always heard the other way around never that way. Where'd you get that from?

[951thompson]

I always heard the other way around never that way. Where'd you get that from?

Some research I've been doing on google, my findings,low reps= strength and dense muscle (no growth)
High reps = no strength gains but muscle growth (soft muscle)

I guess this is why people pyramid, get the best of both worlds, strength and growth.

[Capebuffalo]

I know but im not going to tell you

[951thompson]

I know but im not going to tell you

Ok thank you for that very informative post.

[JohnnyVegas]

I think you are either oversimplifying or misunderstanding.

Low reps will lead to strength and size gains. Maybe bias toward strength...but it doesn't make sense to say it results in no size gains. Have you ever seen a powerlifter that has had no size gains? Just some little guy that can ungodly amounts of weight? Nope.

I also don't think you will find a lot of people recommending high reps (over 10) for building mass.

Keep it simple. Focus on being in the 5 - 10 rep range. Lift heavy. Eat a lot. Get some sleep. Everything beyond that is fine tuning.

Maybe I am oversimplifying, but at your level you don't need much more than the basics.

[951thompson]

I think you are either oversimplifying or misunderstanding.

Low reps will lead to strength and size gains. Maybe bias toward strength...but it doesn't make sense to say it results in no size gains. Have you ever seen a powerlifter that has had no size gains? Just some little guy that can ungodly amounts of weight? Nope.

I also don't think you will find a lot of people recommending high reps (over 10) for building mass.

Keep it simple. Focus on being in the 5 - 10 rep range. Lift heavy. Eat a lot. Get some sleep. Everything beyond that is fine tuning.

Maybe I am oversimplifying, but at your level you don't need much more than the basics.

I did a google search earlier 'high reps vs low reps for bulking' what I found apparently alot of modern studies suggest high reps encourage growth, while low will give you a dense defined kind of muscle. Im thinking I may try mixing my reps up high and low.

[JohnnyVegas]

I did a google search earlier 'high reps vs low reps for bulking' what I found apparently alot of modern studies suggest high reps encourage growth, while low will give you a dense defined kind of muscle. Im thinking I may try mixing my reps up high and low.

Check out Baseline's thread:

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...y#.UGn7we1waM4

[951thompson]

Check out Baseline's thread:

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...y#.UGn7we1waM4

Sounds cool do you do this workout routine?

I've read hypertrophy is the best for muscle growth reps of 9 to 12. Think I might stick with my 3 to 15 reps. (pyramid)Im interested in the rroutine you shared tho. Have you had results from it?

[JohnnyVegas]

Sounds cool do you do this workout routine?

I've read hypertrophy is the best for muscle growth reps of 9 to 12. Think I might stick with my 3 to 15 reps. (pyramid)Im interested in the rroutine you shared tho. Have you had results from it?

I haven't done it, but your comment made it pop into my head. I thought you might benefit from it since it is a program from a reputable source modified by a knowledgable member.

[951thompson]

I haven't done it, but your comment made it pop into my head. I thought you might benefit from it since it is a program from a reputable source modified by a knowledgable member.

Thanks im seriously considering giving it a try

[red_hulk]

I've been doing it the last few weeks I can vouch that it will kick your ass, if you do it right at least

[951thompson]

I've been doing it the last few weeks I can vouch that it will kick your ass, if you do it right at least

I like the look of it, going to start doing it from next Monday (no point starting it half way though the week), I've made a chart (spreadsheet) to record my lifts,reps etc im looking forward to starting it, it's something totally different to what I've been doing so will be a nice change.