Thread: new rep range

Still lift heavy... 4-6r or 6-8r. Something like that. Leave the cutting to diet and cardio.

Remember when you're cutting that what got you your muscle is going to help you keep your muscle. I lifted 6-10reps when bulking, I lifted 6-10 as I went into my shows.

Originally Posted by musclepump

Remember when you're cutting that what got you your muscle is going to help you keep your muscle. I lifted 6-10reps when bulking, I lifted 6-10 as I went into my shows.

6-10 aye... Isn't that high for a bulk phase? I thought you should stay around 2- 6 or so when bulking but I'm probably wrong. Whatever works though.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

6-10 aye... Isn't that high for a bulk phase? I thought you should stay around 2- 6 or so when bulking but I'm probably wrong. Whatever works though.

Same ALWAYS. Bulking, cutting --- DOES NOT MATTER. If you're adjusting rep range just because of you're cutting, you are probably getting alot more disadvantages from that adjustment than advantages.

Originally Posted by drew.haynes

Same ALWAYS. Bulking, cutting --- DOES NOT MATTER. If you're adjusting rep range just because of you're cutting, you are probably getting alot more disadvantages from that adjustment than advantages.

Ok with that said. Then what is the ideal rep range?

Originally Posted by Doublebase

Ok with that said. Then what is the ideal rep range?

Well... low. I mean for me 4-6 reps really heavy works wonders. Your body may respond a little better to a little more or a little less, but whatever makes it grow best... use that always.

i would never stick to the same rep range all of the time, it is good to change it here and there, it also depends on the lift that you are doing....say your doing Flat DB Flyes for your chest, you would not go really heavy for 2-6 reps, i would go with really strict form for about 8-12 reps, but on large multi-joint lifts such as bench it is ok to go down in the 3-6 range and make great progress.

I do 4-6 for all but legs. 6-8 for legs. All the time, no exception.

Originally Posted by WATTS

i would never stick to the same rep range all of the time

Well.. to be back on topic... it was never about varying rep ranges between exercises. The topic was talking about varying rep range for cutting versus bulking/maintenance.

Originally Posted by tweeter

What should my rep range be while on a cutting phase? Should I adjust my workout length?

Dont get too hung up on rep range, variation is always best. Just remember you dont need to train in the 2-5 rep range for bodybuilding ( you can for short periods of time but that is a powerlifters area). Just look at the Olympic speed skaters quads( Eric Hyden had 28in quads)...those guys train in the 12-20 rep range. For bodybuilding stick to 8-12, but from time to time do some 4- 6 rep sets for 4-6 weeks at a time. Also jump up to 15 rep sets for a change once or twice a year ( again for 4-6 weeks). Train hard and diet hard and you will do great...good luck.

No need for training to change. Keep your rep range low any where from 6-10. Diet and cardio are for cutting.

I find that my legs feel more worked and are more sore when I do high reps for them. (10-15).

Originally Posted by Doublebase

I find that my legs feel more worked and are more sore when I do high reps for them. (10-15).

Still, like I said, it will be diff reps for diff people. But the reps shouldn't change just because you are cutting. You would stick to your 10-15 through a cut also.

I understand what your saying. I have just always heard that if you wanted to lose weight, high reps, light weight was the way to go. I'm sure others heaard this as well. It makes sense though what you guys are saying. I learned something new.

Originally Posted by Doublebase

I understand what your saying. I have just always heard that if you wanted to lose weight, high reps, light weight was the way to go. I'm sure others heaard this as well. It makes sense though what you guys are saying. I learned something new.

Yeah I understand. I mean there are endless things that I used to believe just because I heard them SO MUCH. And what you are saying is still taught many places, including my university, but are often based on little or no evidence. I've just changed my mind about alot of things over the last few years.

I do doubles for every exercise I do (except sit ups). I just vary how many sets and how much weight I do every other week so I can work on strength and speed.