Thread: High or low reps

I too like to mix it up during a workout. I do 1 heavy (8-12) rep exercise then another one with lighter weights and (15-20) reps. I have found that when I do that the muscle being worked gets engorged with blood thus resulting in really nice pumps. Plus i think it also shocks the muscle so you don't get stagnant.

Originally Posted by PAiN

I have always used low reps for strength and high reps for more definition to fill the muscles with as much blood as possible. So I go with both as well.

This seems to be the most logical thing to do but how do you alternate?
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Damn shoulda read all the post lol

I go with what creates the most protein synthesis which from research has proven to be 3 x10.

Originally Posted by bugse2342

I try to hit each muscle group twice a week. Once a week it's all heavy low reps, next time around it's high reps low weight. It's all about tricking the muscle not to get use to the routine.

This is somewhat true, only thing your muscles need is a load, they will grow regardless. MUscle confusion is a marketing scheme in my opinion.

Originally Posted by bugse2342

I try to hit each muscle group twice a week. Once a week it's all heavy low reps, next time around it's high reps low weight. It's all about tricking the muscle not to get use to the routine.

I like this method it works great for me.