Best set,reps for size

[Soapyxii]

Im currently lifting with a 3 x 8 set/rep routine. Just wondering If this is the best for overall size gains while bulking.

Cheers.

[SuicideGripMe]

It might be...

[Soapyxii]

That helps..

[Kevin Childs]

8-12 is more for hypertrophy (size) while 4-6 is more strength based. GENERALLY Speaking

[fr0gman]

there is no ideal, it depends on you the bodybuilder, if your body is responding well to it, then it's obviously working, but if it's not then try something else, try heavy weight, try light weight, try high volume, try low volume, it all depends on your body

[kapsemaj]

8-12 is more for hypertrophy (size) while 4-6 is more strength based. GENERALLY Speaking

This, but for hypertrophy you may respond differently. Some people respond well to a slightly higher or lower rep range. But for strength, it seems like 4-6 is always optimal for strength no matter what.
For myself, I found 3-5 works well for compounds, and 5-8 on isolation

[jpjammerson]

just lift heavy and eat big

you will gain size doing only 6 reps

size comes with strength

[bigtallox]

just lift heavy and eat big

Yup, I think people worry too much about the small, not so important things and completely miss the big important things.

you will gain size doing only 6 reps

You can gain size doing lots of max effort singles too ( but that can also really tax the CNS, thats the reason why people vary rep ranges ).

size comes with strength

Yup.

[SuicideGripMe]

That helps..

There is no right answer. Just different opinions, most of which change with age and experience.

[MrYJ]

Im currently lifting with a 3 x 8 set/rep routine. Just wondering If this is the best for overall size gains while bulking.

Cheers.

I think that might work... But if you can inrease the reps, that much better..

[BB2K]

There is no magic routine, its all trial and error.. see what works best for you. I have had my best results with 4 sets of 6-8. gained size and strength but this isnt a cookie cutter way to train. Try one way for a month or two and chech results, then try another. in time you will know exactly what works best for you.

[Jager Bomb]

I seldomly go over 6 and I always train to failure... as has been said before- Big Meals and Big Weights = Big Strength which = Big Size.

[sweetkissees918]

Ive always done something simliar.

Big Compound Movements - 4-5 sets 6x8-10 (if i can make it to 10, time to move up in weight)
Small Isolation Movements - 2-3 sets 8x10-12 (if i can make it to 12, time to move up in weight)

I know that doesnt really help you. As a general rule..

1-5 strengh

6-12 size

12-15 endurance

Thats what Ive always went by.