The old rep range debate - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

dc55 · 16-04-2009, 11:43 PM

Right after a nice little debate with baracus.

I was thinking??

What is the best way to train whilst trying to cut down on body fat, whilst trying to keep all possible muscle and keep strength to a maximum??

Assisted (obviously

)....

What are your thoughts?? and reasons??

Low reps/higher weight for strength keeping?

high reps/lower weight for higher calorie burn and less chance of injury??

I am very intrigued to see what people do?? and what works?

dc55 · 16-04-2009, 11:55 PM

Am now thinking...I should of put this in the "general Conv"!!!!

everyone

BS1989 · 17-04-2009, 12:51 PM

I'm going to be starting some weight loss work in my weights in a few weeks, am looking for the lower weight higher reps for it. Looking at sets going along the lines of 10,10,15,15,20 (the 10s for warm up) and then follow the 15,15,20 for the exercises. Gonna have a see how that goes!

dc55 · 17-04-2009, 01:43 PM

I know alot of people use higher reps for cutting / pro's too. But I find low reps high weight alot better.....it works for me and I suppose thats all that counts.

For me, keeping strength is just as important, considering my goals ar eto enter a PL in the next 12 months.

liamhutch · 17-04-2009, 01:45 PM

what builds muscle will keep muscle, so stick to what your doing.

Use cardio to burn more calories.

ares1 · 17-04-2009, 01:48 PM

mix it up and keep the body guessing, make sure the intensity is always there though.

16-04-2009, 11:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
dc55 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South London Posts: 1,983	The old rep range debate Right after a nice little debate with baracus. I was thinking?? What is the best way to train whilst trying to cut down on body fat, whilst trying to keep all possible muscle and keep strength to a maximum?? Assisted (obviously).... What are your thoughts?? and reasons?? Low reps/higher weight for strength keeping? high reps/lower weight for higher calorie burn and less chance of injury?? I am very intrigued to see what people do?? and what works?

16-04-2009, 11:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
dc55 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South London Posts: 1,983	Re: The old rep range debate Am now thinking...I should of put this in the "general Conv"!!!! everyone

17-04-2009, 12:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
BS1989 Gym Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Aylesbury/Plymouth Posts: 171	Re: The old rep range debate I'm going to be starting some weight loss work in my weights in a few weeks, am looking for the lower weight higher reps for it. Looking at sets going along the lines of 10,10,15,15,20 (the 10s for warm up) and then follow the 15,15,20 for the exercises. Gonna have a see how that goes!

17-04-2009, 01:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
dc55 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South London Posts: 1,983	Re: The old rep range debate I know alot of people use higher reps for cutting / pro's too. But I find low reps high weight alot better.....it works for me and I suppose thats all that counts. For me, keeping strength is just as important, considering my goals ar eto enter a PL in the next 12 months.

17-04-2009, 01:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
liamhutch Gym Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Doncaster, Yorkshire Posts: 458	Re: The old rep range debate what builds muscle will keep muscle, so stick to what your doing. Use cardio to burn more calories.

17-04-2009, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
ares1 Formerly known as Carbwhore Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,506	Re: The old rep range debate mix it up and keep the body guessing, make sure the intensity is always there though.

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