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Who's right?

maelstrom101886 Posts: 24 Joined: 2004/10/01	2004/10/03, 05:23 AM I don't know if this was posted before because there is no search button here. I was browsing the internet and I read this guy's program. He said that light weight but lots of reps is better and will get you bigger. Like say 3 sets of 25 reps wil get you bigger ( weights that you can really lift) He said that prisoners are one of the biggest, buffest people around and they don't eat much but they're big. On the other hand, a lot of people will say that to get big, do less reps with heavy weights. Who's right?? This is confusing. I don't know who to follow. -------------- \"He who declares himself ready to pull the chestnuts out of the fire for these powers must realize he burns his fingers\"
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/10/03, 09:22 AM yup.... there is a search button... it's at the bottom of each page and called "Fit Buddy." There is a thread out there somewhere talking about exactly what you're asking... just can't remember which board! -------------- t I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/10/03, 09:36 AM Found it... it's in the FAQ section... "how many sets/how many reps." -------------- t I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/10/03, 11:15 AM cbas1 - good answer, not to nitpick - but it is so much more impressive when you spellcheck.... I am currently doing a specific bodybuilder program, my reps and weights vary depending on the workout. This is supposed to cross-train and build muscle. I will let you know in 8 weks if I have made significant gains or not. I must say though, I got the best results in the past with heavy weights and low reps.... -------------- "Achieving worthwhile goals requires a consistent investment of time and effort on your part....The rewards you receive will be in direct proportion to the consistent effort you put forth." Brian Johnston, The Power of The Champions
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/10/03, 11:16 AM Nice, and then I have typos in my post, I feel like an a**.
maelstrom101886 Posts: 24 Joined: 2004/10/01	2004/10/03, 04:27 PM So then the guy from http://www.muscle-weight-gain.com/ is wrong. -------------- \"He who declares himself ready to pull the chestnuts out of the fire for these powers must realize he burns his fingers\"
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/10/03, 05:52 PM Rep ranges of 3-5 with heavy weight cause mainly Myofibril and Sarcomere Hypertrophy and very little Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy. (Sarcomere hypertrophy increases contractile proteins in muscle and this increases strength directly along with size). Growth here will be mostly myofibril/ sarcomere hypertrophy(good thing) and will also result in increased strength gains in other rep ranges and improvements in neural efficiency. Therefore this is perhaps the best rep range for increasing strength. Capillary density increases with little Sarcoplasmic growth with rep ranges above 15. Muscular endurance is more the factor with this rep range. Not that this is not needed, but probably not what you are wanting. A combination of them can be excellent for overall growth, especially if you believe in targeting muscle fibers. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/10/03, 05:56 PM Beware a product being sold... :big_smile: ============ Quoting from maelstrom101886: So then the guy from http://www.muscle-weight-gain.com/ is wrong. ============= -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com