Cutting - rep range?

[GetPissed]

When trying to define the muscle more.....

Should I try to stick to 12-15 reps????

 

[GUARDIAN]

that is a myth that rep range contribute to definition. getting rid of bodyfat is the key. diet and cardio my friend.

 

[Trendsetter21]

that is a myth that rep range contribute to definition. getting rid of bodyfat is the key. diet and cardio my friend.

100% Agreed. Diet and Cardio, rep range means nothing. You can still get just as cut doing high weight low reps with proper diet and cardio. I think fitness mags made up this myth to sell more magazines.

 

[Lift Chief]

agree with above-- you want to lift in the rep range that's best for building muscle-- diet is what will give you definition.

 

[Bourget]

I stay with 10-15 because I like to feel pumped. This rep range gives me that. With my body type(Meso) I can also build muscle in this rep range as well.

I think alot has to do with knowing your body and how it responds to certain routines.

 

[TheOak84]

stick to a low fat, low carb, high protein diet.

 

[djeclipse]

that is a myth that rep range contribute to definition. getting rid of bodyfat is the key. diet and cardio my friend.

+1

 

[bba2]

stick to a low fat, low carb, high protein diet.

On the money

rep range wont do anything. stick to periodized routine and add lots of cardio/interval training combined with the diet above you will lean up fast.

 

[gjohnson5]

Well , I'm going to disagree.

If you are doing low rep ranges , how many people are going to do that type of exercise on a caloric deficit? It makes no sense to do that type work on low calories. if this is the case why would anyone do a high rep scheme being 1000 calories above maintenance?

You can absolutely tone muscle with circuit training type exercise, but the idea can be expanded to any higher rep low rest workout scheme --- diet permitting

 

[bba2]

Well , I'm going to disagree.

If you are doing low rep ranges , how many people are going to do that type of exercise on a caloric deficit? It makes no sense to do that type work on low calories. if this is the case why would anyone do a high rep scheme being 1000 calories above maintenance?

You can absolutely tone muscle with circuit training type exercise, but the idea can be expanded to any higher rep low rest workout scheme --- diet permitting

you can tone with light weights, but you will look bigger and fuller doing 5x5 with a heavy weight, then say 4x10 with a much lighter weight.

dieting wont hurt heavy weights if you take in alot of protein and are not doing an extreme diet.