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

chrisj22

Hi mate.

One of our moderators, 'BIG' is very wise-up on stength training etc. I am sure when he sees this post he will answer your questions.

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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.

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nice post.. good read

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1 thing is, strength training (BBing aswell to a degree) is like building a house. you NEED solid foundations!! from there you can build the ritziest-glitziest palace you want, but without the foundations to keep it from subsiding its not worth SQUAT (please excuse the pun,lol)

you cant expect to jump straight into a 3rep per set system and stay injury free using the weights needed to keep gaining.

but....

but starting with higher reps and sets, adding a small amount each week then after (example) 4 weeks, dropping the amount of reps per set and increasing the weight per rep, then after (example) 4 weeks again, dropping the amount of total sets worked, increasing the repping weight even more. youve then gone from foundation training into the realms of strength training.

from there, you can vary the training again, using loading and de-loading phases, incorporating heavy doubles and singles into the routine. etc etc

having time in the gym beforehand id almost say is a neccesity, going from untrained to strength training is very very taxing, both mentally and physically. for an untrained lifter, dependant on starting stats etc etc, the foundation period could be required to last a year or more!!

good to see your interested!!

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BigDom

thanks for teh advice guys much appreciated

BigDom