how to lift weights

alphonsus · 06-20-2001, 05:29 PM

Is it better to lift 100lbs 5 times or lift 20 lbs 25 times?

Mule · 06-20-2001, 05:54 PM

Depends on what you want!

TheSupremeBeing · 06-20-2001, 07:19 PM

100 for 5.

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MightyKing · 06-20-2001, 10:10 PM

300 for 1.

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alphonsus · 06-20-2001, 10:42 PM

is it that light weights are to get you toned and heavy weight are to make you strong?

TheSupremeBeing · 06-20-2001, 11:09 PM

No.

Train with weights to build muscle. That's it. Toning, shaping, etc are all BS.

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TheSupremeBeing · 06-21-2001, 12:55 AM

Ok, the reason i said lifting 100 5 times is better than 20 25 times is because of the effects each has on the body.

When you lift a weight for a 5 rep max, you will stimulate IIA and IIB muscle fibers - these fibers have the largest diameter and the highest potential for growth. With a 5RM the Type I fibers will not be needed at all, because the TUT is not long enough for them to be recruited, as they are only used in endurance activities. So the 5 rep set will stimulate Type II fibers to the exclusion of the Type I's, while a 25 rep set will stimulate Type I fibers to the exclusion of Type II's. If strength and size are your goal, you should be focused on the IIB's.

FYI, Type I = Slow twitch
Type II = Fast twitch.

Of course there is much more to it than that, but it's not really necessary to get into it here.

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alphonsus · 06-21-2001, 01:07 AM

hehe.. that was a bit technical.. but a good response.. thanks

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Scotty the Body · 06-21-2001, 08:09 AM

TheSupremeBeing is correct, use proper diet to tone.

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w8lifter · 06-21-2001, 08:12 AM

Good post supreme.

Also FYI...TUT= time under tension

**Prince** · 06-21-2001, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scotty the Body:
TheSupremeBeing is correct....

and we hate to admit that!

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Scotty the Body · 06-21-2001, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince:
and we hate to admit that!

You know it.

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ZONE · 06-21-2001, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Scotty the Body:
You know it.

I hear ya!!!!!!!! Isn't he like 12 or something?

Just messing with ya

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Mule · 06-21-2001, 10:57 PM

06-20-2001, 05:29 PM	#1
alphonsus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 41	how to lift weights BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Is it better to lift 100lbs 5 times or lift 20 lbs 25 times?
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Mule Great American Nightmare Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Wheeling Posts: 888	Depends on what you want!

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TheSupremeBeing Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chillin' in mah cribb, yo. Posts: 598	100 for 5. ------------------ Complex problems have simple, easy to understand, wrong answers.

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TheSupremeBeing Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chillin' in mah cribb, yo. Posts: 598	No. Train with weights to build muscle. That's it. Toning, shaping, etc are all BS. ------------------ Complex problems have simple, easy to understand, wrong answers.

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TheSupremeBeing Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chillin' in mah cribb, yo. Posts: 598	Ok, the reason i said lifting 100 5 times is better than 20 25 times is because of the effects each has on the body. When you lift a weight for a 5 rep max, you will stimulate IIA and IIB muscle fibers - these fibers have the largest diameter and the highest potential for growth. With a 5RM the Type I fibers will not be needed at all, because the TUT is not long enough for them to be recruited, as they are only used in endurance activities. So the 5 rep set will stimulate Type II fibers to the exclusion of the Type I's, while a 25 rep set will stimulate Type I fibers to the exclusion of Type II's. If strength and size are your goal, you should be focused on the IIB's. FYI, Type I = Slow twitch Type II = Fast twitch. Of course there is much more to it than that, but it's not really necessary to get into it here. ------------------ Complex problems have simple, easy to understand, wrong answers.

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