Optimal rep range

jcmaddn · 11-29-2006, 03:31 PM

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.

mike456 · 11-29-2006, 04:47 PM

1 week do 6-12, and the other week do 1-5, or you can do it from workout to workout

swordfish · 11-29-2006, 06:06 PM

they are correlated in some way.... the stronger you get the bigger you get.... my reps vary from 5-25...

mike456 · 11-29-2006, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by swordfish

they are correlated in some way.... the stronger you get the bigger you get.... my reps vary from 5-25...

not neccesarily

swordfish · 11-29-2006, 07:32 PM

imo, at least a little bit...

**CowPimp** · 11-29-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by swordfish

imo, at least a little bit...

You definitely don't have to get bigger to get stronger, though it certainly makes it easier.

Witchblade · 11-30-2006, 07:50 AM

5x5 ftw

**Gazhole** · 11-30-2006, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Witchblade

5x5 ftw

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

**P-funk** · 11-30-2006, 11:30 AM

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

**Mudge** · 11-30-2006, 12:22 PM

I agree with Patrick.

Witchblade · 11-30-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudge

I agree with Patrick.

Everyone always does.

alwaysbelieve1 · 11-30-2006, 01:03 PM

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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