Comments on: The Best Rep Ranges for Muscle, Strength http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/ The Art and Science of Building Lean Muscle Mass <br>and An Awesome Physique for Men Over 40 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:53:10 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jason http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/comment-page-1/#comment-2136 Jason Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:35:52 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/#comment-2136 Personal Trainer- Yes, periodization is a must long-term, but linear progression works best for beginners, so it's not a must for everybody. But that's off the topic of the article... maybe another day. Personal Trainer- Yes, periodization is a must long-term, but linear progression works best for beginners, so it’s not a must for everybody. But that’s off the topic of the article… maybe another day.

]]> By: Tony http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/comment-page-1/#comment-1717 Tony Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:09:48 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/#comment-1717 Great Post Jason , i normally do reps between 5-15 , but i will change it now to 8-12 and see if a have great improvements...:) Great Post Jason , i normally do reps between 5-15 , but i will change it now to 8-12 and see if a have great improvements…:)

]]> By: Personal Trainer http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/comment-page-1/#comment-981 Personal Trainer Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:52:29 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/#comment-981 This is fine and dandy but in order to get the results you want, whether that be gaining muscle, athletic performance or whatever a periodization protocol is a must. Stick with proven science and you will get proven results. This is fine and dandy but in order to get the results you want, whether that be gaining muscle, athletic performance or whatever a periodization protocol is a must.

Stick with proven science and you will get proven results.

]]> By: Sean http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/comment-page-1/#comment-665 Sean Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:21:00 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/#comment-665 Haha Jason I can tell you've definitely been around and done some reading if you are familar with that book and routine. I do that routine once in a while and usually put on about 10-15 lbs with it. The last time I did it I worked up to 225 lbs for 20. That's awesome that you've worked up to bodyweight for 20, people have no idea how hard it is to crank out those last couple reps. When that bar is on your back for that long it really puts you to the test! That routine is actually what really turned me on to the pullovers and I now include them in all of my routines. Oh, and of course I will always drink my milk! Haha Jason I can tell you’ve definitely been around and done some reading if you are familar with that book and routine.
I do that routine once in a while and usually put on about 10-15 lbs with it. The last time I did it I worked up to 225 lbs for 20. That’s awesome that you’ve worked up to bodyweight for 20, people have no idea how hard it is to crank out those last couple reps.
When that bar is on your back for that long it really puts you to the test! That routine is actually what really turned me on to the pullovers and I now include them in all of my routines. Oh, and of course I will always drink my milk!

]]> By: Daniel http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/comment-page-1/#comment-627 Daniel Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:54:21 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/#comment-627 @Jason - I use that routine when I'm at the gym using free weights and the squat rack. My calisthenics routine is entirely different. I'm not quite the king yet but I'm trying hard to get there ;-) @Jason – I use that routine when I’m at the gym using free weights and the squat rack. My calisthenics routine is entirely different.

I’m not quite the king yet but I’m trying hard to get there ;-)

]]> By: Jason http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/comment-page-1/#comment-623 Jason Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:35:45 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/#comment-623 Sean- Oh yes, I've heard of it, I'm doing it with my squats now ;) I've worked up to body weight for 20 reps, it's been killer. The book "Super Squats" helped to make make it popular. It's a simple book and a good read for anybody interested. It advocates one super-intense set of 20-rep squats with lots of breathing for ribcage expansion, a few basic lifts, and lots of milk. That's why it recommends doing pullovers after squats... ribcage expansion to increase the surface area of your upper body that you can add muscle too. The link you provided is a pretty similar variation of the program. Good find. Sean- Oh yes, I’ve heard of it, I’m doing it with my squats now ;) I’ve worked up to body weight for 20 reps, it’s been killer.

The book “Super Squats” helped to make make it popular. It’s a simple book and a good read for anybody interested. It advocates one super-intense set of 20-rep squats with lots of breathing for ribcage expansion, a few basic lifts, and lots of milk. That’s why it recommends doing pullovers after squats… ribcage expansion to increase the surface area of your upper body that you can add muscle too. The link you provided is a pretty similar variation of the program. Good find.

]]> By: Sean http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/comment-page-1/#comment-622 Sean Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:56:13 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/#comment-622 Jason, since you mentioned how the legs can handle more reps and all that brought to my mind the old 20 rep squat routine. Have you ever heard of it? http://www.leehayward.com/squats.htm Give it a try and I guarantee you will LOVE the gains! Jason, since you mentioned how the legs can handle more reps and all that brought to my mind the old 20 rep squat routine. Have you ever heard of it?

http://www.leehayward.com/squats.htm

Give it a try and I guarantee you will LOVE the gains!

]]> By: Jason http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/2008/03/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/comment-page-1/#comment-621 Jason Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:19:07 +0000 http://worldfitnessnetwork.com/index.php/repetitions-reps-build-muscle/#comment-621 Daniel- That sounds like a pretty strenuous workout. Nonstop for a whole hour, you're the calisthenics king. Alex & Sean- Nice to hear examples of how you guys use slightly different ranges. Strength and mass training have a good amount of overlap. Daniel- That sounds like a pretty strenuous workout. Nonstop for a whole hour, you’re the calisthenics king.

Alex & Sean- Nice to hear examples of how you guys use slightly different ranges. Strength and mass training have a good amount of overlap.

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