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  1. 03-07-2004, 02:06 PM #1
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    How many sets for strength training?

    My last bicep routine was this:

    concentration curls: 45x6x3
    flat barbell curls: 70x12x3
    hammer curls: 35x10x3

    I know I should go lower on reps but how low? Also, should I add more sets with the lower reps? Such as 4-5 sets of each exercise?

    Also, can I apply the same technique to other body parts?

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    Sets IMO it is something personal, rep for strenght I think it is between 3-4.
    Just watch out for injuries. The risky is higher.
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    I wouldnt up the sets. 9 sets for a small muscle as the bi's is good.
    I'd switch the bb curls to 1st. It is the mass builder.

    Your body will tell you what works. Wouldn't go over 10 reps. (should be failing at 10 reps)
    I also wouldn't go below 4 reps.
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    I usually do 6 reps for mass. You guys ever tried some crazy eights that shit gets my bi's big.
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  6. 03-07-2004, 02:47 PM #5
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    Personally, anything lower than 4 reps doesn't do jack for me. And for some reason my legs are fried after 10 good main sets but I could go on for 15-20 sets on shoulders.
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    I would actually do a smaller number of sets than you are currently doing. The biceps aren't very big; they don't really need a whole lot of direct work. This is especially true if your back workout hit up your biceps hard. I do bent-over rows, chinups, and dumbell rows. My biceps get hit pretty good on back day; I only do 5 total sets for biceps on arm day.
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    For strength, MAX OT worked wonders for me.

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    Strength occurs most in the 2-4 rep range.
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