quick question about lighter weights, higher reps...

[One_More_Round]

how many reps should you do per exercise? and how many sets of each exercise?

this is my first time trying lighter weights and higher reps

[xlxBigSexyxlx]

I keep sets the same, but reps anywhere from 15-20.
Then sometimes at the end of a chest workout, I'll do a set of 100 burnout with just the bar on flat bench. Its harder than you think lol, and it gives you anice pump.

[eatrainrest]

unless doing slingshot like routine, if your intensity is the same then your sets should be the same... reps will just target diff muscle fibers and allow for more growth

[Klimax]

I generally do 8-10 reps for size, 4-6 for strength. sets remain the same. The reps obviously increase for muscles such the calves (slow fibres).

[One_More_Round]

thanks guys i appreciate the help

[ninesecz]

I always try and do 1/2 perfect for higher reps and the other 1/2 real heavy lower reps

For instance for bench I do 5 sets of flat...1 warm up with 135# for 20 reps..
then 225# for12
then 275# for 8

Then I try and jump up to whatever real heavy is at the time
today for example was 315 for 5
350 for 2

This works all the muscle fibers!! If I do all my sets with less than 8 reps, I do not feel a good pump, the first couple sets at high reps always gives me a great pump!

[bmit]

Really want to go with a high rep workout for a few weeks but I just have a hard time giving up the heavy weights. I feel like i am doing women's fitness competition training when i go over 10-12 reps. lol

But am going to start this as my next training program. See what happens.