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Originally Posted by BigDom  Hi,
this may seem like a bit of a stupid question but what exactly i sstrength traing, ie what does it envolve? How does it differ from 'normal' training?
I havent been able to find an explanation of what it envolves but doe sit basically envolve using a lower rep range?
BigDom |
Well, IMO everyone should be training for strength - even bodybuilders. It is near impossible for a bodybuilder to do a single week's training session and expect to see noticable gains on particular muscles. However, if you do a strength-based training session lifting 100kgx8 reps in week 1, and 102kgx8 in week 2, you KNOW you've gained strength, which in turn (assuming you're eating enough calories), will lead to size gains. Even if you don't really care about becoming world's strongest man, you should still use it as a key measure of progress.
Essentially strength training is basing your training around trying to add weight to the bar each week, which is what everyone should be doing.