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So do I. I am really interested in learning on gaining muscle/strength, but my terminology is not up to par with y'all.Originally Posted by brettTHEjett
Thank you.Originally Posted by DJprestige21
Type I and II a&b fibers. Type I fibers are endurance motivators. Type II fibers are strength motivators which are also classified as fast twitch fibers.Originally Posted by Yan Can Cook
whats the difference between gaining size and power?Originally Posted by ChewToy112
+1. That's why I do 3x12 with 30 secs of rest. Epic muscle fail. However, when I do my legs/sports workouts, I do eight reps for power.Originally Posted by nealraj006
For size, you want to do more volume so you exhaust the muscle more. That's why most bodybuilders train to muscular failure. It breaks down the most fibers, stimulating the most growth.
1-5 Rep Range activates type II fibers which are responsible for denser fiber recruitment. While muscles won't fill out they will be much more dense allowing them a greater forceful contraction.
6-15 Reps will activate type I or slow twitch fibers causing muscles to fill out but won't necessarily cause significant strength gains. Muscles will also revert back to their original size hours after the workout swell while type II activated fibers will stay dense.
I just need this dumbed down slightly. In order to increase size (and keep size) should I be doing 6-15 or 1-5.
Also, is it understood that 6-15 reps will be of less weight?
I'm learning