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Scottles150
October 28, 2008, 6:56pm Report to Moderator
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Guys

Trying to bulk up but not sure what is better, is more reps less weights better than few reps with heavier weights ? and how many set's should I do ?

at the moment I bench press 10*70kgs + 10*80 + 10*90 + 8*100

would I be better doing 5*90kgs + 5*100 + 5*110

so is 3 set's best or 5 set's ?
is 5 reps best or 10 reps best ?

I need some help. Please, thanks in advance Scott
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General consensus is low rep (4 - 6range), very heavy and eat like a bast@rd for bulk but handling weights so close to you 1rm can lead to injury if you don't build a solid core so go a bit lighter to start. (8 -10 failure).

I like the 8 rep range for a combination of size and definition

About 12 sets on big groups (chest, quads) so maybe 3 movements of 4 sets. reduce to 8 or 9 sets on smaller parts (arms, delts)

Always worth mixing up training to stimulate growth though so do the odd week of 15 - 20 reps.

That's just my opinion formed over the years for me. May need tweaking a bit for others
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I must say I do 16 sets on legs and back sometimes just to teach the fcukers a lesson
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i always found heavy and low reps of 5 to failure on last rep god for building solid size. althoguht legs respond good to high reps. 20 reps squats made my legs explode when i first tryed them. every 1 is different so you will find out what suits you best over the years. try them all mate. rotate them around



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