Squats. High reps or low reps? I have a dilemma.

[SSAlexSS]

Ok people. How R you doing today?

I have heard lots of things about 20 rep squats.


But I suspect that my quads are fast twitch (strong but small endurance), which means that they should be worked at low reps. On leg extension machine I can do lots of weight few reps. My hamstroings are more endurant (last time I checked, it might have changed), but my quads are not.


So what should I do? Stick with 20 rep squats or do only low rep squats or mix them?


what is your opinion?

thanks!

 

[Cackerot69]

My opinion is that you are a fucking dumbass, personally.

 

[Slut_Puppy]

I agree with Cack

 

[big calvin]

OMG!!!! LMAO!!!!!

 

[I'D RATHER BE DEADLIFTING]

I'm gonna have to agree with Cackerot69. He knows his shit.


I think Big Calvin's signature says it all.

 

[Robboe]

Hahaha - I gotta agree!

Purely for tradition of course...

 

[Tuna Guy]

why are you so concerned with what typs of fibres you have.?

 

[BigDogg]

My opinion is that you are a fucking dumbass, personally.

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was the best answer i've seen all day. WHO THE FUCK WORRIES ABOUT FAST TWITCH AND SLOW TWITCH FIBERS? JuST FUCKIN LIFT!

 

[SSAlexSS]

why are you so concerned with what typs of fibres you have.?

Because I want as much progress as possible.

 

[SSAlexSS]

LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was the best answer i've seen all day. WHO THE FUCK WORRIES ABOUT FAST TWITCH AND SLOW TWITCH FIBERS? JuST FUCKIN LIFT!

Just lift and get left in the dust, like other people?


There is always a better way to lift. That is what I am asking.

 

[BigDogg]

Just lift and get left in the dust, like other people?



There is always a better way to lift. That is what I am asking.

u don't have to get so technical w/ this shit. quit worrying about fast twitch and slow twitch, just bust ur ass in the gym, and it'll pay off.

 

[Tuna Guy]

if you want to get bigger you eat and lift more than you did the previous week, its that easy.

 

[SSAlexSS]

if you want to get bigger you eat and lift more than you did the previous week, its that easy.

Yeh. But you can't be increasing your strength ALL the time without doing something RIGHT!

 

[Tuna Guy]

Use your noggin mate, progression is of most importance.

 

[PowerManDL]

Alex has the right idea......

But he's still a dumbass.

Just lift, and leave the science to those of us that can use it.

Power

 

[The Dude]

You want to cover all your bases while squatting. Do this: 4 sets, target reps = 12,9,6,15. If you hit your target reps for that set, increase the weight for that set the next workout.

Don't get too anal about this or that (unless that's what makes you tick) and just try stuff. Push for progression no matter how many reps your doing.

 

[Mr Scrum]

Cycle your lifts (intensity level as to % of your 1 rep max). Its called periodization.

 

[goahead]

For Legs there is this mega volume method calling for training quads 3 times a week with sets of 60(!) reps

do this for one month than return to alternating each workout with 20 reps and 12-8 reps for 2 months

After that you have another mega shock month to pick the fruits of hard work

TOm Platz used to periodize with mega reps too, but you need to train legs 3 times a week if u do that

 

[tbr258]

My opinion is that you are a fucking dumbass, personally.

21 LMFAO!!!!!!!!! That is some funny shit!!

 

[MonStar1023]

My opinion is that you are a fucking dumbass, personally.

LOL!

"But I suspect that my quads are fast twitch (strong but small endurance), which means that they should be worked at low reps."

What the fuck? Haha Hes SUSPECTING? Haha How do you suspect what type of muscle fibers you have?

"My hamstroings are more endurant (last time I checked, it might have changed), but my quads are not."

Last time he checked? HAHA! How often do you think your muscle fibers are changing? Your muscle fibers dont jump back and forth between fast and slow.

 

[The mann]

just squat man!!!if you see progress ,fuck it!!don't worry about that other shit.keep a log ,train your ass off,and if you keep seeing results don't matter about the fibers does it??!!

How ya' like me now

 

[SSAlexSS]

LOL!

"But I suspect that my quads are fast twitch (strong but small endurance), which means that they should be worked at low reps."

What the fuck? Haha Hes SUSPECTING? Haha How do you suspect what type of muscle fibers you have?

"My hamstroings are more endurant (last time I checked, it might have changed), but my quads are not."

Last time he checked? HAHA! How often do you think your muscle fibers are changing? Your muscle fibers dont jump back and forth between fast and slow.

Okay I suspect that my quads are fast twicth because I tire out quickly when walking.

And i checked approximate fiber composition of hamstrings using few special exercises...


Stop laughing!

"You can judge a person's weakness by criticism that comes from his mouth."

 

[danielson]

u can have fast twicth slow fatigue muscle fibres too.

fast twicth fast fatigue

fsat twitch slow fatigue

slow twich slow fatigue

me tinks