8- 10 reps for size? what's your opinion

[jthepitlover]

hey Bg,
now that's for building strength rather then size, correct?

[BgMc31]

No, not necessarily. Most strength use the 1-3 rep range (very heavy) for strength. We use the 6-8 rep range for muscle mass building. If you look at many powerlifters and strongmen (the ones that have a leaner look) they have extreme amounts of musculature and muscle size and most use that 6-8 range, mainly on assistance lifts.

[IronReload04]

hey Bg,
now that's for building strength rather then size, correct?

well, ask yourself, if you get stronger, will that not lead to size gains?


answer- if your answer is no, food intake is to low.

[DSM4Life]

well, ask yourself, if you get stronger, will that not lead to size gains?

If i am follow you correctly then not necessarily.

Powerlifters get strong as sh!t but don't always grow like bodybuilders.

[zygleth]

Good advice above. Every body responds diferently so experimentation will be necessary. Part of muscle growth is also muscle confusion hitting slow and fast twitch muscle fibers. You will find what works for you but don't be afraid to throw in a high rep week or low rep week. Powerlifting regiments are good because they usually follow a plan for a one rep max. Ask some of the big dudes at your gym what they do and go from there. Having a plan is important as you can measure your progress. Good luck.
One more thing - a key to growth is intensity, whether that be one rep or 20. IMO you have to be intense to grow.

[B.E.N.]

If i am follow you correctly then not necessarily.

Powerlifters get strong as sh!t but don't always grow like bodybuilders.

That is why he followed up saying, 'if your answer is no, food intake is to low.'

If not then you need to up the caloric intake, correct Iron?

[B.E.N.]

well, ask yourself, if you get stronger, will that not lead to size gains?


answer- if your answer is no, food intake is to low.

A student of doggcrapp training methods...ha.

[jsinur7]

well, ask yourself, if you get stronger, will that not lead to size gains?


answer- if your answer is no, food intake is to low.

not neccessarily... i get stronger and stronger but dont get bigger... but that is my mission of course being an MMA fighter... so my main goal is strength and stamina at as high a weight as i can... i dont move up in weight till i can push each set at least 30 times at a very fast pace... once thats achieved i add weight... i stay small without addin punds but get stronger and stronger... it takes a bit longer, but if i go to max out i can push the same weight as guys way bigger then me, but thats cause they built for size... we all have our own goals, thats just what mine are and how i achieve them

[bhamstaff]

3-8 reps for mass. 8-12 to condition. differance between powerlifter/strongman/bodybuilders is nutrition. many powerlifters want to be as strong as possible at a set weight! they do not want to be heavier, whereas a strongman wants to be as big as possible not worrying about bodyfat ratios too much. bodybuilders want to be muscular as possible with low bodyfat.
its all about nutrition
dominic filou a strongman for example went on a diet and look how big he is

[jsinur7]

3-8 reps for mass. 8-12 to condition. differance between powerlifter/strongman/bodybuilders is nutrition. many powerlifters want to be as strong as possible at a set weight! they do not want to be heavier, whereas a strongman wants to be as big as possible not worrying about bodyfat ratios too much. bodybuilders want to be muscular as possible with low bodyfat.
its all about nutrition
dominic filou a strongman for example went on a diet and look how big he is

Damn... Diesel Bro...

[yannick35]

not neccessarily... i get stronger and stronger but dont get bigger... but that is my mission of course being an MMA fighter... so my main goal is strength and stamina at as high a weight as i can... i dont move up in weight till i can push each set at least 30 times at a very fast pace... once thats achieved i add weight... i stay small without addin punds but get stronger and stronger... it takes a bit longer, but if i go to max out i can push the same weight as guys way bigger then me, but thats cause they built for size... we all have our own goals, thats just what mine are and how i achieve them

Ho God please dont compare MMA training with bodybuilding, i am with you on this, its really note the same, the main goal in MMA is to get stronger while not putting on too much muscles and building up your cardio.

I compare an MMA fighter or trainer to a super human, i never competed in MMA but train for 6 months about 2 years ago, i had to move due to job issues.

I was in the best shape of my life and i was 34 years old then. Trained 4 times per week.

We did have some weight training routines but they where more of giant sets 4 exercies done in a cycle and has everything else in MMA it was tough has hell to do.

Has to answer the question well i feel that i do get the best weight training workouts keeping my reps in the 8-10 range.

For me 6 reps has never been enough and usually if i get pass 12 reps its not good.

[jsinur7]

Ho God please dont compare MMA training with bodybuilding, i am with you on this, its really note the same, the main goal in MMA is to get stronger while not putting on too much muscles and building up your cardio.

I compare an MMA fighter or trainer to a super human, i never competed in MMA but train for 6 months about 2 years ago, i had to move due to job issues.

I was in the best shape of my life and i was 34 years old then. Trained 4 times per week.

We did have some weight training routines but they where more of giant sets 4 exercies done in a cycle and has everything else in MMA it was tough has hell to do.

Has to answer the question well i feel that i do get the best weight training workouts keeping my reps in the 8-10 range.

For me 6 reps has never been enough and usually if i get pass 12 reps its not good.

Agreed...