Quote Originally Posted by crazy_rocks View Post
I'm not saying that high reps do not have a place at all but many confuse the pump growth with actual growth. The pump causes less actual growth to occur compared to the heavier or moderately heavy rep ranges. We are humans therefore we have human anatomy and physiology and certain things causes certain changes. In terms of percentage of 1RM this it makes more sense because we vary in our ratios of certain muscle fibers. A lot of bodybuilders will say they like to lift with higher reps because they don't want to progress before the tendons and ligaments can adapt to the weight. This makes sense but nowhere do they defend that it is better aside from that issue. look at the bodybuilders who powerbuild, enough said. less fluff and they more often have that solid appearance. Drop the bro science and lift the weight.

Throw in some lighter weight as supplementary, heavy weight as fundamental.
The part about not pushing to heavy too fast to help prevent injury caused by slower developing tendons/ligaments is so true. More novice lifters should utilize this concept and avoid blowing out a shoulder or elbow..