rep range

[testcyp007]

whats the right rep and set range i need to do while on my gear to gain muscle size as much as I can, i have heard from 12 to even 4, i dont know what to do and i cant get answer on the training board, so im here now

 

[testcyp007]

anyone, someone has to know, please

 

[SofaGeorge]

Ask this question on the Training Board. This is the Anabolics board.

 

[pitbullstl]

whats the right rep and set range i need to do while on my gear to gain muscle size as much as I can, i have heard from 12 to even 4, i dont know what to do and i cant get answer on the training board, so im here now

A very loaded question....everyone is different, but I can't see much use out of four reps.....

 

[Slyder190]

Reps

I usually stay within 6-10 reps for most bodyparts. Higher for legs. Experiment and see what you respond best to. And if you go stale, just switch rep ranges for an immediate shot to see if it will shock your muscles or not. Trial and error is all part of the game too.

 

[dangel75]

I can say this, I've gained the most while testing different rep/sets training styles, For the last two years I've use a range from 4-6 reps, And it hasn't done to much for me really, some gains in strength and a little more muscle quality. But for the last months I've started with atleast 8 going to 12 and a maximum of 14 for some exercises and bodyparts. And the result has just started coming back to me.

 

[MeLikeProp]

6-8 reps is what i use......but sometimes i will go heavier and do a 4-5

 

[MikeyG]

Rep range for me is 6-8, but when I want to go heavy, it'll be low as 2-3.

 

[Fukkenshredded]

The key is not how many, but how intense. The idea is to get to total failure.

To avoid injury I would recommend using a weight where the ninth rep is impossible.

If you want to grow and get strong, try doing one drop set at the end of your routine. I don't advise doing more than one dropset per bodypart per workout, because to do so dramatically increases the risk of injury.

Again, total fatigue is the answer you seek, and the number of reps is simply whatever it takes to achieve this.

 

[genarr4]

Rep range totally depends on the body part and exercise.

For compounds like Sqauts and Deads, i'm gonna be in the 8-3 rep range (aside from warmups). But could imagine doing 3 reps of leg extensions, or 3 reps of tricep pushdowns, or 3 reps for calve raises......

I think you get the point. Bottom line -- compound exercises, and free wieghts exercises = less reps. Cable/machine exercises = more reps.

Now, an exact number is impossible to determine based on individual differences.

Good answer.