Best rep range for size

[ErectusMaximus]

I like the 5-8 reps on compound movements and 10-12 on isolations. I know you want to get bigger but I would leave the low rep/ high weight idea to compound movements only. Isolation movements with heavy weight is gonna lead to joint problems/ tendonitis imo. Personally I like 6 reps but I have not experimented QUITE enough to nail it down.

 

[danny25]

I like the 5-8 reps on compound movements and 10-12 on isolations. I know you want to get bigger but I would leave the low rep/ high weight idea to compound movements only. Isolation movements with heavy weight is gonna lead to joint problems/ tendonitis imo. Personally I like 6 reps but I have not experimented QUITE enough to nail it down.

I def agree with you in this one. On muscles like bicep and tricep etc I never quite feel I've hit them hard enough unless I get that bloody pumping, especially like throwing a set of 21's in on biceps. Then with the big boys smash em with low reps and big weight!!!!

 

[XxWheyxX]

Some very gd points there lads, especially about the strong man training. I love the power lifts..... Squats, deadlifts, cleans etc feel like an animal afterwards. Def right about the calorie intake, I've been struggling for the past week and have put a single pound on...... Point proven. Now for the pathetic comment by alexus!! People like u shouldn't even be on this forum!!! It was a simple question to get some constructive points spoken!! As I stated I believe doing heavy and low reps are best for putting strength and size on but wanted to hear others opinions on the matter!! I don't care who you are and how much u may or may not know.... There is always room for advice and constructive advice to improve our training. Some times thinking you know it all can be our downfall cos our ego can hold us back from our full potential some times. Sorry but I can't stand people putting people down, some times some sound advice can go a long wat instead of jus being negative.

Amen

 

[bigtexas2011]

I like to do combination reps. Depending on what body part i want to get bigger or concentrate on- for example chest.
I would work out chest 3x per week, 6-10 reps increasing the weight per set. I would do this only for 4 weeks.
After 4 weeks, I would go on 2x per week per week for only 2 weeks. working out chest, increasing the weight and only doing 6 reps max per set.

Then i would repeat the same routine. The key to this is getting alot of sleep this is the most overlooked part of working out.

You also grow in the bed. This has worked wonders for me.