How to get Neurological strength gains? Or relative strength?

[musclemcgeezy]

I have read on some websites that to build "relative strength" or neurological strength you have to do very high weights (75%-100%) of 1RM and a rep range of 1-5 is this correct? I am trying to get the most strength per pound of muscle before i start to build more muscle and if anyone has any good routines or guides to attaining these goals i would greatly appreciate it!

[ktj4l]

Basically, yes. If maximal strength at a certain body weight is all you care about. But be aware that adding muscle mass does help translate to strength gains a lot as well. It's a lot easier to get stronger when you're growing and eating for growth. The amount of strength gains you can make staying at the same weight are fairly limited, unless you're just naturally gifted in the strength, speed and power department (like many elite Oly lifters). This is why a lot of strength programs also utilize 5 reps for work sets at high intensities and sometimes even more than 5 reps (mainly for assistance work).

[musclemcgeezy]

Basically, yes. If maximal strength at a certain body weight is all you care about. But be aware that adding muscle mass does help translate to strength gains a lot as well. It's a lot easier to get stronger when you're growing and eating for growth. The amount of strength gains you can make staying at the same weight are fairly limited, unless you're just naturally gifted in the strength, speed and power department (like many elite Oly lifters). This is why a lot of strength programs also utilize 5 reps for work sets at high intensities and sometimes even more than 5 reps (mainly for assistance work).

Thanks! Do you know what a good tempo or amount of sets would be good for each exercise? Also do you have a routine for such training?