Thread: Newbie rep and set qwestwn

Well many people on here will argue with this because I have read a variety of different view's on this.

Don't think that if you use something similar to 5x5 which is a very good program you are going to get bigger faster, you will get big but you would also get big if you had a perfect diet and did use 3x12 or something similar with higher reps...

Perfect your diet many will say is the #1 key factor to getting bigger and stronger faster other than picking the right routine and such that suites you.

Take Whey

Research 5x5 very good program to get bigger and stronger "faster".

That is just one of the many opinions you are going to be introduced to..

Also as I read in part of your question I wouldn't necessarily lift until failure but lift until you can barely and i mean barely can get that last rep of that last set up..

Originally Posted by wannabfit

Is it true that if I want to get bigger should I do less reps in a set, less sets overall and increase the % or 1RM. Also should I go to failure on each set or just the last one in that exercise? Also dose the amount of reps and sets change with each muscle group or can I just keep a generic number say like 3 sets 10 -12 reps each on every exercise. Which I am doing now.

Thanks

there are benefits to training across multiple set/rep parameters (ie. 8x3, 6x4, 4x6, 2x12 -- all with equal volume). if the reps are lower, the sets should be higher. you can use the same set/rep range for each major muscle group but be conscious that smaller muscles are also being utilized on compound exercises and avoid too much isolation work on top of it.

IMO going to failure is not necessary and can be counterproductive in some instances. i prefer 1 or 2 shy.