I have a poll I'd like everybody to look at

[Andrew_S]

Shame on you.


Anyway, let's see what rep ranges y'all like to train with. Not what is most effective for what goal, but just what is overall most enjoyable. I have a thing for triples. Mmm, 3.

[HunterCML]

It changes for different exercises and muscle groups..

[trance__dreamer]

5 or 6.

picked 4-5, though. :p

[juliacheh]

Anything from 2 to 20-25 lol.

[lovingit]

Varying. Generally anywhere from 3-15.

[spicyprice]

What I LIKE is to start a set with about 8 then work the weight up to a 3-5 range then finish off with a set of 8 a weight somewhere between my first set and my heaviest set through about 5 total sets per exercise. i like to do at least 2-3 of the 5 at 3-5 rep range.

But currently doing something more prescribed, although today I kinda did my own thing and liked it....

Edit: cant type, but that shouldnt surprise anyone..

[ErickStevens]

Singles.

[FourToEight]

I always go 12 - purely mental, don't "feel" I am working hard enough if i do low reps.

[Cumulonimbus]

2-3 or 5-8 lol

But I picked doubles, I feel a lot safer doing >90% in doubles.

[foodpr0n]

25+

[ErickStevens]

I always go 12 - purely mental, don't "feel" I am working hard enough if i do low reps.

Use more weight. I didn't do more than 3 reps on my last squat day and my DOMS sure as hell makes me feel like I worked hard enough.

[FourToEight]

Use more weight. I didn't do more than 3 reps on my last squat day and my DOMS sure as hell makes me feel like I worked hard enough.

Can't believe I never thought about it that >_<, thanks for the tip.

[Siafu4Life]

I generally push four sets on most exercises. Reps are 10-8-6-4 (obviously gradually increasing weight). Usually push last set to failure.

[Andrew_S]

It changes for different exercises and muscle groups..

Yep, I agree, which is why I just put what is most enjoyable...all have their place for sure depending on the lift.


What I LIKE is to start a set with about 8 then work the weight up to a 3-5 range then finish off with a set of 8 a weight somewhere between my first set and my heaviest set through about 5 total sets per exercise. i like to do at least 2-3 of the 5 at 3-5 rep range.

But currently doing something more prescribed, although today I kinda did my own thing and liked it....

Edit: cant type, but that shouldnt surprise anyone..

Read you loud and clear. :)


2-3 or 5-8 lol

But I picked doubles, I feel a lot safer doing >90% in doubles.

I like that, and sometimes use many sets of 2-3 and just really cut down on rest periods.

[joelash302]

Anything over 5 is cardio.

[phal]

3 - 8

[Lvisaa2]

3 - 8

^ This.

Although, the real sweet spot for me is 6-8.

[JasonDB]

Singles and up to 30, depends on current phase of training, but even when I am working on building power I still do an odd set of 20-30 reps. My current routine I am going as low as 6 on the bench, but doing sets of 20 on my squats. Actually all my leg work is 20-30 reps atm, went from sets of 15 for upper body, then 12, 10, and now 6 over the last 8 weeks.

I think training primarily in a narrow rep range year round is detrimental to gaining size.

[Phrak]

Usually rock 8 sets of 5 reps on all my accessory compounds movements (dips/Incline/barbell curl, CGBP, OHP etc.). I get bored with doing reps, rather keep jacking up the weight. Big 3 i keep in the 2-3 rep range and once again just do lots of sets. I find it much more taxing doing 4 sets of 2 vesus 1 set of 8. Having to reset every two reps adds a whole new level.

[spicyprice]

I think training primarily in a narrow rep range year round is detrimental to gaining size.

Would you say that for someone who is a beginner/intermediate that lifting for stregnth will still see gains until they hit a more intermediate/advanced stage?

[JasonDB]

Would you say that for someone who is a beginner/intermediate that lifting for stregnth will still see gains until they hit a more intermediate/advanced stage?

No, I think a novice can stay in one rep range their first year and work on progressive overload in a linear fasion... but then again someone who trains consistently regardless of what method they use (3 reps, 15 reps whatever) as long as they do a lot of compound movements (and do each one more than once a week) and work out regularly will gain the most insane gains of their life in both size and strength in their first year. So who cares really for the novice? I gained 25 lbs, lost fat and put 200 lbs on my bench and 300 lbs on my squat in my first year training like a complete moron without any idea what I was doing. I just did bench, squats, curls and a few random lifts to exhaustion every day, without any plan other than I wanted to squat and bench heavy.

[ErickStevens]

Not what is most effective for what goal, but just what is overall most enjoyable.

Strong reading comprehension ITT.

[WonderPug]

Generally 3 to 20.

[JasonDB]

Strong reading comprehension ITT.

I find achieving goals enjoyable... and I try to enjoy every set even if it is a lift I do not like or a rep range I find uncomfortable. I can't say that I have a favorite rep range, each brings its own type of enjoyment be it a burn or pump, or the satisfaction of moving a heavy weight.

[ErickStevens]

For me, nothing matches the visceral satisfaction of hitting a PR on your 1RM. I actually hate doing more than 8 reps on anything.

[HunterCML]

Yep, I agree, which is why I just put what is most enjoyable...all have their place for sure depending on the lift.


I meant the rep range I enjoy changes depending on exercise and muscle group.

Compound full body lifts, I generally enjoy 1-6 reps and heavy. When it gets to 10+ reps for compound lifts, I get miserable.

Smaller muscle groups I enjoy a larger rep range only to achieve a better pump. Feels good when your muscles have that tight "I'm gonna bust through your skin" feeling.

Sooo... different per exercise.

[WonderPug]

^ Same here, but I go high reps on squats.

[fad3d]

Typically 10-12 for a warm up set or two, and then 6-8 for working sets. Once Oct rolls around I will probably start hitting 3 reps more often since I will be eating at maintenance and trying to recover a touch of lean mass Ive lost on the giganto-cut.

[spicyprice]

^ Same here, but I go high reps on squats.

Ive seen this mentioned before regarding legs in general but dont understand why. My best guess is it has something to do with adaption since our legs are such a highly used muscle. Whats your rational?