Is there a difference in how you train for muscle size?

[stingray72]

Is there a difference in how you train for muscle size? I used to train more on the power lifting side rep wise in the past and even though I did get decently stronger i noticed I never really go that much bigger. Im just trying to see if more reps truly does give you more muscle size or is my outcome more based on my genetics.

[acandales001]

Try incorporating both approaches to target/break-down both fast twitch and slow twitch fibers. Go heavy/slow/low reps one session, and then go lighter/faster/higher reps in another session later in the week for that same muscle group. Cover all the angles.

[ACSZZ1988]

Try incorporating both approaches to target/break-down both fast twitch and slow twitch fibers. Go heavy/slow/low reps one session, and then go lighter/faster/higher reps in another session later in the week for that same muscle group. Cover all the angles.

Solid advice

[yavuzfaruk]

+1 !!

[RC2008]

You should PROGRESSIVELY OVERLOAD.

That means either use more weight, take shorter rest periods (but not with less weight than you're used to or sets/reps), perform more sets/reps/exercises or even find a stronger training partner to push you in every aspect of your workout.

Progressive overload is a fancy way of saying... challenge yourself beyond your previous limits every single workout.

Progressive overload is how to make gains/improvements.