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low weight high rep/high wieght low rep?

mjroche21 Posts: 58 Joined: 2003/08/27	2005/08/03, 02:16 PM hi the question is simple to gain muscle is it best to use a high weight and low reps or use high reps and low weight. for example: 20 reps of 20kg barbell = lifted 400kg overall 25 reps of 15kg barbell = lifted 450kg overall using low weight means i wont get as tired quickly and will lift more weight but will it build more muscle? thx matt
Soldierbone Posts: 43 Joined: 2004/02/02	2005/08/03, 02:22 PM Are you trying to bulk up or add lean muscle? Chris
mjroche21 Posts: 58 Joined: 2003/08/27	2005/08/04, 12:41 PM well trying to bulk up mainly
220Pounds5foot9 Posts: 6 Joined: 2005/08/05	2005/08/05, 04:36 AM How do you add lean muscle? that's what i'm trying to do
krazyjoo1637 Posts: 53 Joined: 2005/06/02	2005/08/06, 10:15 PM If u want to bulk up....try the low reps...however, u will not get as toned. U will however get huge, but if thats what u want...try it. My reccomendataion to u would b to get lean. Which includes various sets of different reps. Also, include cardio into the end of your workouts to help get lean. There are many programs on here that will aide u in getting lean muscle. Pick one and stick with it, ull b suprised at the results.
bbaith Posts: 9 Joined: 2005/08/08	2005/08/08, 09:31 PM Heavy Weight, Low Reps. When you lift weight, you should have to struggle to get to that last rep, this is to lose weight and gain muscle. ============ Quoting from mjroche21: hi the question is simple to gain muscle is it best to use a high weight and low reps or use high reps and low weight. for example: 20 reps of 20kg barbell = lifted 400kg overall 25 reps of 15kg barbell = lifted 450kg overall using low weight means i wont get as tired quickly and will lift more weight but will it build more muscle? thx matt =============
5p829zr7wg Posts: 88 Joined: 2005/08/10	2005/08/10, 12:57 AM if u want to bulid muscle you should only be able to do about 10 reps in one set u need heavier weights