robert Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 When do you "enjoy" more, training for high reps getting that "pump" feeling or low reps getting that "strong, explosive" feeling? Personally, I like both for different muscle groups. For legs I love low reps, for arms I love high reps. For chest I perfer low reps, but shoulders high reps. In general I love the pump feeling physically, but I like the explosive, strong feeling mentally, after completing a heavy set. Both are satisfying but when it comes to overall goals and which is more in line with what I'm doing I'd say low reps. But for "fun" I'd say hi reps. I hope I didn't confuse anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Low Reps, High Weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last of the Sane Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Low Reps, High Weight I agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbwii Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 High reps works wonders for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Somewhere in the neighborhood of 7-10. I like being able to feel like I've mastered a new weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I really hate doing more than 6 reps of anything other than eating or pedaling my legs. Lifting like a cyclist isn't all that much fun...I really wish failing trying to get a second or third rep of something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Daywalker got me into hi rep squats with that darn challenge he posted. Everything else that I do is low rep with as much weight as I can do.50 reps with 85 pounds of deep squats make my legs sore and rubbery for 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyvegan Posted March 18, 2007 Share Posted March 18, 2007 Most of the time I prefer low Reps Heavy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Lifter Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Low + Heavy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'm a high reps, low weight kinda guy. Excellent pre-season training for running and cycling without the bulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I like low reps strong feeling, but I like staying lean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I like low reps, but as I work out without a partner 99% of the time, I tend to go more for a middle range because it is easier for me to figure when I am going to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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