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Density Anonymous
What's better for denser muscles? More reps or more sets?

Also, more reps&&less weight || less reps&&more weight?
>> Sponge !!5qxfxHYSQxJ
lol @ "denser muscles"
>> Anonymous
>>448798
I think he meant "toned muscles"
>> Anonymous
Less reps more weight. Train like the old strongmen did. This is not muscle density, I assume you're referring to sarcoplasmic hypertrophy to myofribbular hypertrophy, for which there is insignificant strength/power difference.

Low reps+more weight trains the CNS to contract your muscles more efficiently. Called high threshold motor units.

LEARN YOUR SHIT NIGGER
>> Anonymous
>>448814
Yes. You can add more contractile proteins to the muscles you have making them stronger. This makes them barely bigger, but lots stronger.
>> Anonymous
Lol :3

>>448814

Ok :3
>> Anonymous
>>448831
so how do i have big strong muscles?
>> Anonymous
ok so how do i get a lean "toned" body, i dont want to be bulky just athletic looking. Should i do low weight and high repitition or high weight and low repitition?

and how do i know if the weights are heavy enough?
>> Anonymous
>>448867
>weights are heavy enough?
if you can only lift it for 5x5, no more no less
>> Anonymous
>>448871
25 times?
>> Anonymous
>>448876
uh sure
>> OP
I will do 35 sets of 5 per day.
>> Anonymous
>>448883
no
>> Anonymous
I got some questions.

1. How do you tone? Low weights more reps?

2. How do you bulk? More weight less reps?

3. A gymnast is toned and bulky like a motherfucker but he does this without weights. Say he is about 120 lbs does this mean he could only bench around 140?
>> Anonymous
>>448895
I forsee a loveable muppet soon.
>> Anonymous
>>448871if you can only lift it for 5x5, no more no less

STRONGLIFTS IS THE ONLY WAY TO LIFT WEIGHTS EVER.
>> Anonymous
>>448910
This is 100% true. You know your stuff, Anon.
>> OP
>>448883
Bump? I don't think "No" is an adequate response.
>> Anonymous
>>448895

bump
>> Anonymous
no one on /fit/ knows what they're talking about. no one.
>> Anonymous
>>448895

BUMP!
>> Anonymous
>>448895

can anyone answer this?
>> Anonymous
>>448895
1.) an hero
2.) an hero
3.) gymnasts are big and strong because they perform feats of strength in positions of extremely poor leverage. And because they live close to the pharmacy.

Americangymnastsvschinese&easteuropeanphysiques.jpg
>> Anonymous
>>449022

nice try douche bag. Can someone actually educated in strength training give me a believable answer.
>> gay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZFG5PKw504&feature=related
>> Anonymous
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>>449038
yep

how about you hold your breath as i type it? plastic bags tightly cinched around the head also help.

lol to structural definition of 'tone' having application to this thread, as in -->tonus
>> OP
>>448883

Bump.
>> Nomad
I'll try my best not to feed the troll. but in case someone is actually wondering less vs more, ill answer.

Less wieght + more reps = muscle hypertrophy = every retard you see at the bar.

more weight +less reps = strength building = functional muscle

hope that helps.
>> OP
But are huge numbers of sets per day good or bad.
>> OP
Also sets vs reps in said sets..
>> Nomad
>>449373
depends on your goals. you need rest days. Also be realistic.. if youve never worked out your not doing 8X12 regardless of what wieght you use.. your muscle will get sore. youll cry and never work out again.


when i say less reps i mean between 3-6
when i say more i mean 8-12

as far as set goes.. that depends on your goals.. stronglifts 5x5 is a great program to start with. You can use the principals for other lifts you might want to develop as well. But get your overall strength first.
>> Anonymous
lol to the answer being given by the only intelligent person on the thread. camouflaged nicely though.
>> Anonymous
In all reality, you'll want to do both for best results. Strength training first: Less reps/normal sets but go slower and with more weight.
Toning next: More reps/less sets but go faster and with less weight.

Don't do too many sets or you'll end up pulling something and be out of the game and go slightly backwards in progress.

Strength training is the most important IMO, but don't neglect those fast twitch muscles either. It will look better and you'll improve reflexes too.