Best Sets & Reps?
Published: Fri, 04/26/13
What's craking beasts!...Hope your having a kick ass day
RecentlyI have been getting a lot of questions with regards to rep & sets
- What are the best parameters?
- Does using light weight for high reps make you cut?
- Will heavy weights make me bulky?
- etc
All of these questions are not definitive, there is no best or one size fits all since the best parameter has to be adjusted to meet your current goal
If your goal is to get bigger, then Time Under Tension is a priority to stimulate muscle growth
And that tension can come from long and slow bodyweight reps or using moderately heavy weights with a controlled tempo
When it comes to purely building strength (without much bulk) then training the Nervous System to generate more power is key
And this can come from explosive plyometrics, lifting heavy, using isometrics, heavy partials, etc
There is no one definitive answer as to what the "best" parameters are, as all is relative to your goals
So just keep that in mind next time you ask those questions or hear somebody asking them
Tomorrow I'll share what I believe are the "best" (or should should say "optimal") sets & reps for a beginner!... talk soon!
P.S. Need help with anything? feel free to reply to this email, I will answer you ASAP! or hit me up on Facebook
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