Training for strength

theQman · 03-02-2007, 04:48 PM

I have a question. what should i do if i wanna gain pure strength, go at a lower weight rep and push till failure,or should i go at a higher weighted rep and do less reps? is it a good thing to push till failure? some people tell me that it is a good thing to push till failure and some people tell me that it is not a good thing.i need input please.

**DarkFalcon** · 03-03-2007, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by theQman

I have a question. what should i do if i wanna gain pure strength, go at a lower weight rep and push till failure,or should i go at a higher weighted rep and do less reps? is it a good thing to push till failure? some people tell me that it is a good thing to push till failure and some people tell me that it is not a good thing.i need input please.

Kind of a strange spot to ask this question but if strength is your focus then you need to lift like a powerlifter. Check the training forum for proper routine ideas.

**romanaz** · 03-03-2007, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Kind of a strange spot to ask this question but if strength is your focus then you need to lift like a powerlifter. Check the training forum for proper routine ideas.

powerlifting is the way to go!

**builtbeast** · 03-03-2007, 06:01 AM

I split this off.

Check the stickies in the powerlifting forum. 5x5 is a good routine for overall strength.

**DJSTARER** · 03-03-2007, 06:19 AM

intensity (1-6 reps/set) along with a proper balance of speed and plyo work.

**Peaked_18** · 03-03-2007, 02:44 PM

If you wanna get stronger, than start lifting more. And you don't have to go to failure.

satyricon · 03-05-2007, 03:39 AM

power lifting stuff is definitly the way to go.reps of 1,2 or3.squats deadlifts power cleans and presses.heavy weights low reps more rest=strength.going to failure is a bodybuilding thing and really will not help your strength much.

03-03-2007, 06:01 AM	#4
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,828 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 98	I split this off. Check the stickies in the powerlifting forum. 5x5 is a good routine for overall strength. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arjjb1u64Kc ********.com

03-03-2007, 06:19 AM	#5
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 3,983 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 113	intensity (1-6 reps/set) along with a proper balance of speed and plyo work. __________________ 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

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03-02-2007, 04:48 PM	#1
theQman New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	I have a question. what should i do if i wanna gain pure strength, go at a lower weight rep and push till failure,or should i go at a higher weighted rep and do less reps? is it a good thing to push till failure? some people tell me that it is a good thing to push till failure and some people tell me that it is not a good thing.i need input please.

03-03-2007, 02:44 PM	#6
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,297 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	If you wanna get stronger, than start lifting more. And you don't have to go to failure.

03-05-2007, 03:39 AM	#7
satyricon Amateur Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 34 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 0	power lifting stuff is definitly the way to go.reps of 1,2 or3.squats deadlifts power cleans and presses.heavy weights low reps more rest=strength.going to failure is a bodybuilding thing and really will not help your strength much.