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**big** · 06-05-2008, 08:40 PM

It's different for everyone.

Normally going heavy is better for strength - working up to a 1RM, 2RM or 3RM with a compound lift, or a variation of a compound lift, and then a bunch of assistance work on your weak points. That's basically WSB, which has help make many people bloody strong.

However, the best rep range for strength is the one that allows YOU (personally) to increase the weight each session. For instance, if by doing 3 reps you are only lifting the same weight each session, then it isn't good for strength for you. If doing 20 reps means you can add 1-2kg to the bar each session, then it's far superior for strength to you.

So in summary... lower reps (1-5) are likely to give better results, but not necessarily. Find what works for you in terms of set/rep ranges... and remember that progressive resistance is the key.

06-05-2008, 08:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
big Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beer me Posts: 5,188	Re: Poll - Rep Range for Strength It's different for everyone. Normally going heavy is better for strength - working up to a 1RM, 2RM or 3RM with a compound lift, or a variation of a compound lift, and then a bunch of assistance work on your weak points. That's basically WSB, which has help make many people bloody strong. However, the best rep range for strength is the one that allows YOU (personally) to increase the weight each session. For instance, if by doing 3 reps you are only lifting the same weight each session, then it isn't good for strength for you. If doing 20 reps means you can add 1-2kg to the bar each session, then it's far superior for strength to you. So in summary... lower reps (1-5) are likely to give better results, but not necessarily. Find what works for you in terms of set/rep ranges... and remember that progressive resistance is the key. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.