Difference between strength training and mass gaining (bulking)

[koh19]

What are the differences? I know that for bulking, you eat more than for strength training but otherwise (maybe something with the number of reps...less for strength training and more for bulking?...dunno) but otherwise I have no clue..

thanks

[Orlando1234977]

Pretty much the same while getting the first 20 pounds or so of newbie gains.

After that, strength training is better obtained using lower reps, heavy weight, and more frequency per bodypart.

Size training is better attained using higher volume, higher reps and frequency per bp isn't AS important as in strength training.

[koh19]

Pretty much the same while getting the first 20 pounds or so of newbie gains.

After that, strength training is better obtained using lower reps, heavy weight, and more frequency per bodypart.

Size training is better attained using higher volume, higher reps and frequency per bp isn't AS important as in strength training.

ok. So like 4-6 reps for strength training and 8 reps for mass gain?

[Opies]

Yea it's mostly in the rep ranges and movements used
In strength training you are usually going to be doing 1 to 6 reps per set, while for mass you might do anywhere from 1 to 20.

[koh19]

Yea it's mostly in the rep ranges and movements used
In strength training you are usually going to be doing 1 to 6 reps per set, while for mass you might do anywhere from 1 to 20.

ok and for bulking, you eat like a cow and for strength training, you eat like a normal person. Am I right?

[bigbuffdan]

watch out for the "eating like a cow" mindset! Although it is a good way to pack on mass; the type of mass you will be putting on will definately be representative of the foods you put into your body. For example if one bulks with fast food, cramming down any piece of food they see, they undoubtedly will gain mass, but most likely that mass will be a large portion of fat. Later on that individual will have to perform a major cut to compensate for fat gain, probably resulting with less than optimal results. Think about it this way. Very few things in life are truly satisfying if they take only a short time to obtain. Doctors go to college, then graduate studes, followed by internships before they are able to practice. Take weight lifting the same way, go slow, whats the rush? If you gain muscle slowly, over a long time period, you wont have to shed much fat at all, plus the hard work and dedication will be all the more satisfying.

[Orlando1234977]

ok. So like 4-6 reps for strength training and 8 reps for mass gain?

Yeah but it's not one or the other. Strength is a huge part of the size equation. And size helps in strength.

Also, when training 8 + reps you're still trying to increase weight, and get strong in that range. But, it's not the optimal way to get strong for 1 rep max training. What I gave above are general guidelines.

[RRinscheid]

Strength trainining uses a lot more compound movements at higher weights and lower reps than bodybuilding-type mass gaining.

[koh19]

watch out for the "eating like a cow" mindset! Although it is a good way to pack on mass; the type of mass you will be putting on will definately be representative of the foods you put into your body. For example if one bulks with fast food, cramming down any piece of food they see, they undoubtedly will gain mass, but most likely that mass will be a large portion of fat. Later on that individual will have to perform a major cut to compensate for fat gain, probably resulting with less than optimal results. Think about it this way. Very few things in life are truly satisfying if they take only a short time to obtain. Doctors go to college, then graduate studes, followed by internships before they are able to practice. Take weight lifting the same way, go slow, whats the rush? If you gain muscle slowly, over a long time period, you wont have to shed much fat at all, plus the hard work and dedication will be all the more satisfying.

yeah, I'm trying to eat as little fat as possible but it's hard. I wanna be in tip top shape this summer, that's why I might have sounded like I'm things. I wanna try and bulk for 3-4 months and cut 1-2 months to be in great shape for summer!

[ThickAsABrick]

Strength trainining uses a lot more compound movements

Any good BB routine is centered around the basics, which are primarily compounds. Strength trainers may not do as many isos, but BBers damn sure do a lot of compounds.

[jdmalm123]

BBers damn sure do a lot of compounds.

Chemical?

Just kidding, TAAB!