for size, high or low reps?

[the cac mamba]

ive heard big weight low reps>>>low weight lotta reps

prolly been said already but anyone wana shed some light on this

 

[MMS]

for more muscle volume: higher reps lower weight(60-70% 1RM)

for more muscle density: lower reps higher weight(80-90% 1RM)

should be said that unless you have existing muscle mass(a good base, a history of lifting, and good 1 rep max proportionately higher than your bodyweight) hypertrophy can be spinning wheels

 

[infamous212]

In my opinion you should switch it up between the two.

 

[Dooby]

for more muscle volume: higher reps lower weight(60-70% 1RM)

for more muscle density: lower reps higher weight(80-90% 1RM)

should be said that unless you have existing muscle mass(a good base, a history of lifting, and good 1 rep max proportionately higher than your bodyweight) hypertrophy can be spinning wheels

So...what would the differences matter?

(Serious question)

Like the difference between a muscular yet nimble basketball player

To a muscular but bulky line backer?

 

[ryda518]

I do both

 

[Spliff]

they both add size, just differently

 

[Slystallion]

There isn't one that's greater. It just depends on how you want to sculpt your body. I did low weight high reps for a few months to build a base of size. Then I transitioned to heavier weight less reps and started doing more cardio for harder more sculpted muscles but not wanting to add size and increase strength gradually. If I want to look good for the beach for 2 weeks I will do low weight high reps to failure in about 4-5 sets to puff myself up a bit but for the most part I will stay in the low rep high weight more rest because I don't want a bodybuilder look but a hard symmetrical athletic look.

 

[MMS]

So...what would the differences matter?

(Serious question)

Like the difference between a muscular yet nimble basketball player

To a muscular but bulky line backer?

you dont strictly do one type

linebackers arent slow by the way

 

[hawaii]

Most of the training I've done is in the 1-3 rep range.. Even when the weights in light. I'm lazy like that *shrug* ... Prob doing PHAT soon tho

 

[semtex]

Most of the training I've done is in the 1-3 rep range.. Even when the weights in light. I'm lazy like that *shrug* ... Prob doing PHAT soon tho

why even lift then? u gonna hate PHAT if you that lazy

 

[Solo]

Do both! switch up and confuze the mucsles

 

[George Gooney]

 

[ROFL_GUY]

3-7 reps mass

8-15 -- cut

 

[hawaii]

why even lift then? u gonna hate PHAT if you that lazy

lazy is prob the wrong word. I work hard lol but I guess I don't like being sore. I've trained mostly in the >85% range doing anywhere from 1-3 reps. Anything over 5 reps to me is cardio

 

[Formerly known as...]

Do either one just diet accordingly!

You will gain good muscle off of both really, your strength will go up with lower reps which will then eventually help when you switch to higher reps.