can someone explain the difference? i cnat remember if more weight less reps is for definition or the other way around...im looking to add more muscle mass, so which would be better?
2006-12-23 09:52:10 · 5 answers · asked by Thrumper 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
step 1 - get strong
use heavy weight and low reps 3-5 reps
Step 2 - get big add muscle mass
use 80-90% of what you used in step 1 for 5-8 reps
step 3 - define and tone up
use 60-75% of step 1 for 8-12 reps
hope this helps
2006-12-23 09:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
More weight/less reps is good to pump up your muscles - make them bigger.
Less weight/more reps is what they recommend for women looking to slim down, because lifting this way makes your muscles leaner.
If you're looking to bulk up, go with more weight, but still do approx 8-10 reps.
2006-12-23 09:56:20 · answer #2 · answered by tulsasfynestdyme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MAX OUT the amount of weight you are using to build muscle, even if it means you are doing less reps.
2006-12-23 10:00:25 · answer #3 · answered by outlaw_tattoo_biker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from my understandings here you need to increase the weights i was taught for maximum strength gain you do sets of 4-8 if you can rep out more than 8 increase the weight again. and if you're after size do the exercises slowly doing them fast builds strength and size quick but the muscles "lose their puffiness" when you finish working out. if you feel you can't do any more you've done enough whether or not you do 100reps BUT be cautious you don't overtrain
2016-05-23 02:33:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
more weight and less reps is for building
less weight more reps is for cutting or losing weight.
if you trying to build then do 5 reps of the major exercises like deads, clean and press, squats, and bench
2006-12-23 09:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋