Packing on strength

[hardgainer12]

Would it be better to lift super heavy lifts w like 3 reps to build strength faster? hope i dont sound too stupid!!

Basically-
3x3 or 10,8,6?

[Flexor]

Your total number of reps is lower with the 3x3, so you won't be getting much size from it. Your nervous system will become better adapted though and you will get stronger, but you can also get stronger from putting on mass and then doing low reps to 'innervate' the new muscle. If you want more size still, work for size and strength at about 6-8 reps, then go down to lower reps once you are satisfied and this will increase your strength further.

[sputnik]

a lot of my training sees me working toonly a top set of 3, not even 3x3 with the same weight. strength gains? u betcha!, size, thats come along as well, but at a sower rate. depends on how much i eat.

[Tren Bull]

ive heard a good way to add strength is to pile on much more weight than you can do for a full rep, and only push the weight an inch or two. of corse you need to lift normally too.

[Flexor]

ive heard a good way to add strength is to pile on much more weight than you can do for a full rep, and only push the weight an inch or two. of corse you need to lift normally too.

It is said that those kind of partial reps will only build strength in the small ROM that you perform. It is far more beneficial to do full ROMs.

[chest6]

It is said that those kind of partial reps will only build strength in the small ROM that you perform. It is far more beneficial to do full ROMs.

Yep, such as working with boards to improve the certain "sticking point" you work by stopping at the board.

[spywizard]

ive heard a good way to add strength is to pile on much more weight than you can do for a full rep, and only push the weight an inch or two. of corse you need to lift normally too.

that's called static training.. and yes it does work.. but you must take rest, and never do the same body parts in the same week..
it will build strength, but not size..

[Flexor]

that's called static training.. and yes it does work.. but you must take rest, and never do the same body parts in the same week..
it will build strength, but not size..

Yeah. Because of the high blood pressures involved, it isn't recommended as a continuing routine.

[Blown_SC]

I prefer conjugated periodization, personally.