Right before I got out of the Army my Sergeant showed me a work out plan that you do sets of 3 reps and go about 85-90% of max weight per set with about 1-2 minutes of rest between sets. Would this really add bulk? I've noticed a 7lb gain in 2 months but now I eat healthy and properly. I'm wondering if this will add a lot of mass over time or will it just add strength?
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Thread: 3 Rep Strength Training
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10-04-2012, 08:22 PM #1
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3 Rep Strength Training
Goal: 175lbs w/ 7% bf March 1, 2013
Start: 150lbs w/ 6% bf August 15, 2012
Current: 158lbs with 6.3% bf October 4, 2012
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10-04-2012, 09:24 PM #2
You will gain mass. You will get size but not as much as if you did a pure hypertrophy program. Mass = volume x density
Strength training increases muscle density rather then puffing up your muscle volume.
If you really want to build muscle it is ideal to lay the foundation through strength training for a year or so. This is the base for any beginner routine like starting strength or 5x5.-Having a big tool box is great but it means nothing if you lack a set of standard screwdrivers and a hammer.
-The Pareto principle: 80% of the effects are from 20% of causes. All the other small details will only affect a small portion of results, 80% of causes will contribute to 20% of the effects.
RIPPETOE-STARTING STRENGTH FAQ
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224&pagenumber=
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10-06-2012, 02:02 PM #3
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10-06-2012, 02:52 PM #4
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