Trainer in the gym today said 4 sets of 10 reps for mass gains!

[Debaser]

Almost any rep scheme will allow you grow, as long as you're adding weight to the bar consistantly. The lower the # of reps, the higher the number of sets you need in general. IMO 1 x 10 is plenty, I do that or 2 x 5 (I'd do 3 x 3, but wouldn't do 10 singles, 5 might be good). Of course, 20 rep breathing squats will probably be the hardest thing you'll do in your training (if you do them right).

 

[b fold the truth]

If you are a complete beginner...that might not be a bad idea honestly. The 40 reps would give you a chance to work on your form.

For a beginner though...I sorta lean towards Cornholio's Old School Training program though... (don't tell him I said that...lol)

B True

 

[RusPA81]

I really think that a decent mass program should have heavy sets of 4-6 reps in it too

Damn needsize, you have really cut down!

 

[pwr_machine]

variety is the key to success, experiment with different rep/set schemes.

I've been preaching that since joining Elite. It's great to see others in agreement. This overtraining epidemic that alot of people blame for crappy workouts can often be avoided by a little variety.

 

[FatRat]

Amen, as I have said many times before, I find change to be the most effective catalyst for growth...

 

[BodybuildingUniverse]

I prefer the old school routine to this as well.

 

[MrMuscle the return]

I tend to do 12 wekks of 3x10 now and then. It really helps my size gains and strenght gains. i thin as long as you mix it up, you will get gains.