Thinking of switching to less weight/more reps... suggestions?

Jopada · 07-31-2004, 05:27 PM

For the past 2 months or so I've been lifting in a 5 set / 8 rep manner, moving up the weight each time until I really couldn't take anymore.

But lately I've been wondering if this is the best idea. I want to put on mass, but I want it to be lean mass, because I'm 16, 5'9'' and already 170 lbs. I think my body fat percentage is about 15%. That's what my electrode scale usually says, but I don't know how accurate that is.

Anyway, how would switching my workout to more reps/ less weight affect me? As time goes on I learn more and more about body building, and lately I've come under the impression that if you're already somewhat big, less weight and more reps is what you should do.

I am really looking to cut body fat.

PS: I do cardio 3-4 days a week (3 mile runs)

V Player · 07-31-2004, 08:49 PM

Everyone is different so even though there will be others that say "no way, dont do it" I can tell you that I respond better to higher reps.

07-31-2004, 05:27 PM	#1
Jopada Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2	Thinking of switching to less weight/more reps... suggestions? For the past 2 months or so I've been lifting in a 5 set / 8 rep manner, moving up the weight each time until I really couldn't take anymore. But lately I've been wondering if this is the best idea. I want to put on mass, but I want it to be lean mass, because I'm 16, 5'9'' and already 170 lbs. I think my body fat percentage is about 15%. That's what my electrode scale usually says, but I don't know how accurate that is. Anyway, how would switching my workout to more reps/ less weight affect me? As time goes on I learn more and more about body building, and lately I've come under the impression that if you're already somewhat big, less weight and more reps is what you should do. I am really looking to cut body fat. PS: I do cardio 3-4 days a week (3 mile runs)
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07-31-2004, 08:49 PM	#2
V Player Six String Samurai Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,313	Everyone is different so even though there will be others that say "no way, dont do it" I can tell you that I respond better to higher reps.
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