Is it true that...

j rizz · 11-23-2004, 10:57 PM

is it true that you shouldnt do more than 20 reps per every body part u work out..
and also if ur lifting for toned mass ( if such a thing exists)...how many reps or different excersises shud u do on one specific muscle group and what is the best way to do my reps since there are so many different ways out there..12-12-12..10-8-6...6-6-4..
also.. what are the differences between doing 3 sets as opposed to maybe doing 4 or 5 sets like i see many other doin sometimes

**CowPimp** · 11-23-2004, 11:57 PM

There is nothing wrong with doing above 20 repetitions, just don't expect to be gaining much mass or strength. At that point, you are primarily increasing muscular endurance.

Toning is a function of lower bodyfat. Lose fat or gain muscle mass, that's how you tone.

There is no best repetition range. You should never stay in one range. I use different ranges for different bodyparts too. I like 8-12 for core work, but 4-8 for a lift like the bench press.

MeLo · 11-24-2004, 12:02 AM

hey cowpimp what are you rep range for movement like side laterals?

i do a 6-10 for shoulder press/ always 12 for side laterals,using rest/pause if i have to get it

**CowPimp** · 11-24-2004, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MeLo

hey cowpimp what are you rep range for movement like side laterals?

i do a 6-10 for shoulder press/ always 12 for side laterals,using rest/pause if i have to get it

I try to stay in the 8-12 range for most dumbbell movements. I feel like I can perform each repetition with a form that is closer to perfect if I do this. It is something that I started doing recently, and it is working for me.

DimebagDarrell · 11-24-2004, 01:44 AM

i believe he means total. like 20 reps as in 4 sets of 5. anything over 12 in one set is much more endurance-oriented than strength-oriented.

j rizz, i do more than 20 reps for my tris when i work them out. i do 9 sets of 6-8 reps, 4 different excercises. that's 54-72 reps total. this is a very common volume of training to perform, and will by no means hinder your mass gain, ive been super-successful in getting my tris recently doing the aforementioned amount of volume. anything less than 20 reps and your body will probably not see much need to gain mass.

j rizz · 11-27-2004, 09:25 PM

thnks.. i just hear alot of people talking about overworking their muscles and im affraid i will do that if i go over the 20 reps a day style of lifting.. but thnks now that wants me want to hit the weights harder

**CowPimp** · 11-28-2004, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DimebagDarrell

i believe he means total. like 20 reps as in 4 sets of 5. anything over 12 in one set is much more endurance-oriented than strength-oriented.

Try telling that to LAM. He uses up to 20 reps in a single set, and that man is a monster in terms of size and strength.

11-23-2004, 10:57 PM	#1
j rizz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland Posts: 326	Is it true that... is it true that you shouldnt do more than 20 reps per every body part u work out.. and also if ur lifting for toned mass ( if such a thing exists)...how many reps or different excersises shud u do on one specific muscle group and what is the best way to do my reps since there are so many different ways out there..12-12-12..10-8-6...6-6-4.. also.. what are the differences between doing 3 sets as opposed to maybe doing 4 or 5 sets like i see many other doin sometimes

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11-24-2004, 01:44 AM	#5
DimebagDarrell Cutting sucks. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 774 Photos: 4	i believe he means total. like 20 reps as in 4 sets of 5. anything over 12 in one set is much more endurance-oriented than strength-oriented. j rizz, i do more than 20 reps for my tris when i work them out. i do 9 sets of 6-8 reps, 4 different excercises. that's 54-72 reps total. this is a very common volume of training to perform, and will by no means hinder your mass gain, ive been super-successful in getting my tris recently doing the aforementioned amount of volume. anything less than 20 reps and your body will probably not see much need to gain mass.
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11-27-2004, 09:25 PM	#6
j rizz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cleveland Posts: 326	thnks.. i just hear alot of people talking about overworking their muscles and im affraid i will do that if i go over the 20 reps a day style of lifting.. but thnks now that wants me want to hit the weights harder

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