Thread: making gains on a cycle without lifting heavy?

In my opinion, you will grow as long as you are pushing yourself and progressing in weight over time.

Originally Posted by LightBearer

Is this in the right forum btw?

I was wondering if it would affect my gains on a first cycle if i just stuck with weight that i can handle for 6-8 reps?
I don't want to max out because i know i will be getting stronger, and i don't want to risk tearing my labrum anymore than it is.
this injury does not hurt btw, and im lifting pretty normally

There's no reason to go less than 6 reps if your goals are hypertrophy. Your goal should be to go up in weight/reps or both every workout. Once you hit 8-10 reps with a certain weight, put more plates on that bitch.

Originally Posted by Moneytoblow

There's no reason to go less than 6 reps if your goals are hypertrophy. Your goal should be to go up in weight/reps or both every workout. Once you hit 8-10 reps with a certain weight, put more plates on that bitch.

yes i feel you, i just have to be careful not to tear my labrum more than it is

You will continue to grow as long as your intensity is consistent. Their are many ways to increase intensity: drop sets, rest pause sets, muscle round training etc. The easiest way to increase intensity is by lifting faster this produces more force(intensity) since force= speedxweight and by decreasing rest time between sets.