I'm sorry guys, plz dont think of it as a stupid question. I wouldnt be surprised if this question was asked 100 times, but I wanted to know whats really the best for growth. I've heard 6, 8, 9, 10, yet how do I know what amount to pick?
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what is best for growth? 6-8, 8-10 or 10-12 reps (plz dont get mad i asked this)
- Thread starter WOLVERINE1
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They are all good! Mix it up and get good results. In general I find low reps (6-8) work best on compound movements and 12-15 on isolation movements for me.
Some ways to mix it up:
1. pyramid (reverse pyramid) 15,12,10,8,6 adding weight each set, or 6,8,10,12,15 removing weight each set
2. start your workout with a compound movement for 4x6-8 reps, then do an isolation movement for 2x12-15
3. do varying reps on alternate workouts 12-15 one workout and 6-8 the next time you do that same body part.
4. do cycles, where you start with a weight you can do 15 reps with easily and then add 5 pounds every workout uitil you can't do 6 reps anymore and then start over with the same 15 rep wieght again
Some ways to mix it up:
1. pyramid (reverse pyramid) 15,12,10,8,6 adding weight each set, or 6,8,10,12,15 removing weight each set
2. start your workout with a compound movement for 4x6-8 reps, then do an isolation movement for 2x12-15
3. do varying reps on alternate workouts 12-15 one workout and 6-8 the next time you do that same body part.
4. do cycles, where you start with a weight you can do 15 reps with easily and then add 5 pounds every workout uitil you can't do 6 reps anymore and then start over with the same 15 rep wieght again
if you think about it too much youll lose sight of the important thing...actually getting to the gym to hit the weights! The only thing to take note of when you are there is if you gave it your all, every ounce of energy you had, because it is intensity that defines whether you will gain mass.
ok so im gonna shoot for 9 to 10 reps. what do you guys think?
abear, do you know this from experience or because you researched. i trust ur judgement, i was just curious.