somexiridemybike

so i keep hearing this rumor about if u lift big and dont rep so much its gets u bigger rather than cutting u (as opposed to lower weight an more reps). what is the thinking behind this routine? does it actually work? is that how you add size, along with ones diet of course?

Peaked_18

It's not a rumor that lifting big will get you big. Look at a lot of the many powerlifters out there competing in the top of their class, are they small?

Stay away from flex or muscle and fitness magazine.

DJSTARER

Lifting heavy alone and lifting with volume (high reps) alone will have limitations. Properly combining the two (volume and intensity) in a quality routine involving large, multi-joint exercises is how you get big. Personally, I like to keep my PRIMARY exercises in the 3-8 rep range. Most would consider that relatively heavy... especially the common weekend warrior.

the part I bolded will be some of the most useful info you'll ever get on training. There is a lot more that goes into that statement.

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My philosophies on training:

"Extreme training yields extreme results"

"Just because you can, does not mean you should"

"The best program is the one you are not doing"





Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass

PGA Professional of America


Current Stats:
474 Squat
601 Deadlift
320 Bench


Goals for next training cycle:

500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

somexiridemybike

any recomendations on combining volume and intensity? looking at it from that point of view is new to me, however it does seem extremly important and i shall follow that routine. thanks

DJSTARER

there are a number of periodization methods to choose from. Read PowerMan2000's stickies in the "Training" section to understand what periodization is. Varying intensities through waves and progressive overload is essential to quality gains.

__________________
My philosophies on training:

"Extreme training yields extreme results"

"Just because you can, does not mean you should"

"The best program is the one you are not doing"





Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass

PGA Professional of America


Current Stats:
474 Squat
601 Deadlift
320 Bench


Goals for next training cycle:

500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition