Lower Weight Higher Reps Building Bulk?

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Now i've heard this theory of lifting lower weight for 15-20 reps to build bulk, apparently this is a common misconception of toning. I was curious to know of your opinion's, i've done some reading myself and it seems to make some sense. Im currently trying it and would love some opinions :)

Thank you
 
I also believe that 10 - 15 reps is for toning and that multi sets of low heavy weights is for bulking.
 
NBBuilder08 said:
Now i've heard this theory of lifting lower weight for 15-20 reps to build bulk, apparently this is a common misconception of toning. I was curious to know of your opinion's, i've done some reading myself and it seems to make some sense. Im currently trying it and would love some opinions :)

Thank you
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You have got your explanation of the "toning myth" wrong. Google "toning myth" for a proper description of what it really is. If someone gave me a dollar every time I came across people "wanting to tone", I'd be a very rich man. ;)
 
blackbeard said:
You have got your explanation of the "toning myth" wrong. Google "toning myth" for a proper description of what it really is. If someone gave me a dollar every time I came across people "wanting to tone", I'd be a very rich man. ;)
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You are already mentally, rich, BB. ;)
 
well, the toning myth involves training in a high rep range not in order to get bulky bu in order to get "long lean pretty looking muscles" instead of the big bulky muscles that bodybuilders have. This is, of course, not true.
 
Lifting at a higher rep range (13+) will ellicit some amount of a appreciable hypertrophic response. That being said, if you're trying to bulk you're better off staying the in 9-12 rep range, as it will ellicit the greatest amount of hypertrophy.

The higher rep range causes the greatest cardiovascular response, which means that it is preferable for endurance athletes, who are associated with having "long/lean muscles" (a b.s. notion because muscle tissue is naturally long and lean), which is associated with the ridiculous term "toning."
 
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high reps and low weight doesn't develop nearly as much hypertrophy, and hypertrophy drives muscle growth (along with diet).

high reps trains you for endurance, and large muscles are counter productive to endurance (look at marathon runners for god's sake).

that said, i do believe that a well rounded training routine does include higher reps at times, as well as moderate and lower rep ranges. anything that engages muscles and isn't 'the same every time' is helpful to fitness and function.

lookup 'periodization'.
 
Lower weight and high reps can be a tool to try and break a plateau, but it generally will not give you as good of results as lower reps higher weight. It does belong in your repertoire, but shouldnt be used as the main muscle gaining technique.
 
Thanks everyone for the responses, I think im going to continue to do the high rep/lower weight but add back in my low rep/higher weight into the schedual as well.
 
blackbeard said:
NBBuilder08, here is a question you may want to look at :-

Q: What Is The Best Rep And Set Range For Building Muscle?
A: Answer
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Very interesting read, thanks blackbeard!
 
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