GOPRO and other big guys

[tenxyearsxgone]

Hey gopro, i've adapted your routine to do 2 weeks of 8-12 then 1 week of 4-6 repeat and then do a week of 5x5 and a week of 3x3 to add power and up the lbs in my lifts. I've read SOOOO many conflicting reports of allegid studies that either say to do just 8-12 for size, 4-6 for size *MAX-OT*, or use both...what say you as well as anyone else who relies on kinesiology as well as sports science journals that do studies of different muscle fibers I, IIa, IIb etc??? thanks....i wasn't sure if i should do more 4-6 weeks or more 8-12 weeks...i guess im an ecto-mesomorph i am 5'10, 185lbs, 41" chest, 17 " arms, 24" quads, 15.5" calves, 31" waist...i have decent strength doing deadlifts at 275 for 3 sets of 8-10, chest 3 sets of 9 of 195 on incline, 3 sets of military barbell press of 145 for 8=10 reps, squat 315 for 3 sets of 6...i am looking to maximize my size as well as my strength/density...i'd like to get a lot bigger chest and my arms up to 20 in the next couple of years....put me on the right path fellas...thanks

 

[Arnold]

I think for growth (size) the 4-6 rep range is ideal and probably does have the most benefit, however it's not really practical IMO to lift like this every week. So, I like to vary the weight loads each work-out to prevent over training, injury, etc. and keep things off balance so to speak. I use all rep ranges from 4-15 rep sets depending on the work-out, as you will find most "bodybuilders" do.

I think gopro will say the same.

 

[Vale Tudo]

I agree with Prince, but as we all know what is working for everyone else will not work with you, that's why trying new and different things all of the time is good. And just like Prince also said, it will keep your muscles "guessing" and needing to adapt, as well as keep you free from injury, and getting bored.

 

[Mudge]

For me it depends on the bodypart, some heavy some lighter (chest).