Question for the boss man

I've read your post between the difference in strength and mass, why is it that lower reps build strength yet higher reps build hypertrophy? Whats the difference? Is there a medium that'll give you the best of both worlds? Thanks

This is what I have done for all my clients who wanted to add size with strength.

I'll just give you an example for the rep scheme:

5 sets x 5 reps

3 sets x 8-15 reps

First perform the 5x5 for strength while you are still fresh. At the end of the workout, you will perform 3 sets x 8-15 reps to help with hypertrophy. I do this with all compound movements and to a certian extent, with isolation movements as well.

This has worked every time. Make sure you are eating plenty. You don't want to be on a "cut" and try to do this. For that matter, you don't want to be on a "cut" during a strength training program by it self either.

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For that matter, you don't want to be on a "cut" during a strength training program by it self either.

Well put!

Marc C. David - NGA CPT
Author of NoBull Bodybuilding
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