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Old 11-29-2006, 03:31 PM   #1
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If I am looking for strength and size and both are of equal importance, what would be the optimal rep range? I've read a lot of things but I still am confused. My program consists of all compound movements.
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Old 11-29-2006, 04:47 PM   #2
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1 week do 6-12, and the other week do 1-5, or you can do it from workout to workout



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they are correlated in some way.... the stronger you get the bigger you get.... my reps vary from 5-25...
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they are correlated in some way.... the stronger you get the bigger you get.... my reps vary from 5-25...
not neccesarily



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imo, at least a little bit...
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imo, at least a little bit...
You definitely don't have to get bigger to get stronger, though it certainly makes it easier.



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Old 11-30-2006, 07:50 AM   #7
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5x5 ftw



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5x5 ftw
That rep range seems to have the best of both worlds according to people who've tried it.



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knowing how to manipulate different training variables at the right time is optimal.



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I agree with Patrick.



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I agree with Patrick.
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Old 11-30-2006, 01:03 PM   #12
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A strong person must be someone who is coordinated, agile, accurate, and have good balance or else their strength cannot be maximized to accomplish a lift or even a simple everyday task.

In my training I implement a variety of rep ranges depending on the Workout Of the Day. I may perform sets of 5 reps, sets of 25 reps, and even sets over 100 reps. It all depends on my program for that day, but my goals always remain the same: Elite Conditioning, Strength, and Overall Well-Being.



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