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d1001more · 08-04-2009, 10:56 AM

I have just started to get more serious about my workout after about 2 years of throwing up weights and eating whatever. I did a hit program for 2months. Then switched to 5x5 workout and went up in weights. I just started a 4 day split workout. The new routine requires 10-12 and 15-20 reps per set. The problem is I have to drop the weight sometimes -50 pounds from what I was doing on the 5x5 program to get the higher reps. I guess I just don't have the stam. Will this still give me gains or will I loose mass and gain stam only?

I.C.P. · 08-04-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by d1001more

I have just started to get more serious about my workout after about 2 years of throwing up weights and eating whatever. I did a hit program for 2months. Then switched to 5x5 workout and went up in weights. I just started a 4 day split workout. The new routine requires 10-12 and 15-20 reps per set. The problem is I have to drop the weight sometimes -50 pounds from what I was doing on the 5x5 program to get the higher reps. I guess I just don't have the stam. Will this still give me gains or will I loose mass and gain stam only?

I love 5x5's too.Whatever weight iam pushing whether it's in the 6-10 rep range or 12-20 rep range,i always make sure to lift as heavy as i can for that rep range(with proper form of course)so i know iam still getting gains.I dont think you will lose any mass unless you cut back on calories.

CarolinaMom · 08-04-2009, 05:07 PM

You shouldn't be losing mass. But personally I gain nothing in that rep range.

SnowManSnow · 08-04-2009, 08:02 PM

<-- still a noob, but to gain... isn't 20 reps / set WAY over doing it?

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I.C.P. · 08-04-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowManSnow

<-- still a noob, but to gain... isn't 20 reps / set WAY over doing it?

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For myself i like to switch routines up every 4 weeks.I like to make sure both types of muscle fibers get a fair share of work.As far as gaining size with 20 reps,everyone is different.Iam doing 12-30 reps to switch things up.And after a few months i still add a little size.

TJ3 · 08-04-2009, 10:09 PM

To many reps..drop em and go heavy..and EAT to gain size..has been working for me just fine.

SnowManSnow · 08-05-2009, 10:11 AM

Although it is overly simplified, someone once told me to gain muscle you just have to
1) Eat
2) Lift
THEN
3) Repeat

TJ3 · 08-05-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SnowManSnow

Although it is overly simplified, someone once told me to gain muscle you just have to
1) Eat
2) Lift
THEN
3) Repeat

lol it sounds pretty good to me , nice and simple.works for me
1)Eat
2)Lift heavy
3)Sleep
4)Repeat

Andyandhisboard · 08-05-2009, 01:40 PM

To be honest, with proper nutrition, as long as you feel the workout in your muscles, and you're truly working them out to their highest potential without pain or injury, you will be doing good work on the muscles and they will grow.

08-04-2009, 10:56 AM	#1
d1001more Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 1	help I have just started to get more serious about my workout after about 2 years of throwing up weights and eating whatever. I did a hit program for 2months. Then switched to 5x5 workout and went up in weights. I just started a 4 day split workout. The new routine requires 10-12 and 15-20 reps per set. The problem is I have to drop the weight sometimes -50 pounds from what I was doing on the 5x5 program to get the higher reps. I guess I just don't have the stam. Will this still give me gains or will I loose mass and gain stam only?

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08-04-2009, 05:07 PM	#3
CarolinaMom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NC Posts: 34	You shouldn't be losing mass. But personally I gain nothing in that rep range.

08-04-2009, 08:02 PM	#4
SnowManSnow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 115	<-- still a noob, but to gain... isn't 20 reps / set WAY over doing it? B

08-04-2009, 10:09 PM	#6
TJ3 Shichea Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 73	To many reps..drop em and go heavy..and EAT to gain size..has been working for me just fine.

08-05-2009, 10:11 AM	#7
SnowManSnow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Alabama Posts: 115	Although it is overly simplified, someone once told me to gain muscle you just have to 1) Eat 2) Lift THEN 3) Repeat

08-05-2009, 01:40 PM	#9
Andyandhisboard Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 4	To be honest, with proper nutrition, as long as you feel the workout in your muscles, and you're truly working them out to their highest potential without pain or injury, you will be doing good work on the muscles and they will grow.