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tboy21 Posts: 70 Joined: 2002/03/21	2003/02/20, 05:07 PM I have come across this article and was wondering, wether you really need to do this(cycling your workout with high wt/low reps and low wt high reps ) "Training must be cycled. For the bodybuilder this principle is of paramount importance. In fact, the lack of cycling in a bodybuilder’s program is the reason, in my opinion, why so many natural bodybuilders fail to make any gains after the first 6 months of their training career. The key to ensure continuous gains in muscle mass is to alternate periods of different training protocols in a logical manner that assures maximum gains. While I could write a whole article on this subject alone, for the time being know that alternating every 3 to 4 weeks between phases of higher volume type of work using a 10-15 repetition range with weeks of lower volume but higher intensity (6-10 repetitions) will do amazing things in terms of muscle mass and strength! Try it out and you will not be disappointed." DOES THIS HELP??????
therainmaker Posts: 114 Joined: 2003/01/19	2003/02/26, 10:00 AM Higher repetitions and lower weights is a common combination for people trying to lose weight and tone, whereas if you want to build muscle mass you would generally go for less reps, but higher weights. Higher reps / lower weights is more of a cardiovascular workout than anything else. Cycling the two methods will give you an all-round exercise, rather than just focusing on building mass. After all your muscle gain is based on your overall health, so it is imperative that you do not just focus on high weights / low reps, but that you also get some low weights / high reps in there. -------------- Be patient, persistent and strong and you will succeed.