how many reps for bulking?

[worksux]

how many reps should i do if im bulking. for all the main exercises like bench, squat, etc i do 3 sets of 5 and then 2 sets of 8. for others like triceps i do 3 sets of 8. is this good? thanks

 

[SouthernLord]

It all depends on your diet. You bulk up at the kitchen table and in the bed. Look at most of the 220 and up powerlifters. Theses guys are jacked, and I bet most of them don't go over 5 reps per set on the money exercise. Just eat big, lift heavy, and get stronger. The size will follow.

 

[worksux]

thanks, yea i have already changed my diet. i'm trying to get 6 meals per day. but on the core exercises should i do (3x5 then 2x8), or should i just do (3x5) or (5x5)?

 

[Big A]

i would do 3x5 or 5x5. I prefer 5x5. I did this for about 6 months and got good size gains and amazing strength gains when i first started lifting.

 

[worksux]

thanks, ok so for the core exercises ill do 5x5. but for minor exercises like triceps should i do 3x8 or 5x5 or 3x5?

 

[goku_kakarot77]

i like 6-8 reps, but always increase weight ever week, muscle adapt to stress

 

[Blane]

It all depends on your diet. You bulk up at the kitchen table and in the bed. Look at most of the 220 and up powerlifters. Theses guys are jacked, and I bet most of them don't go over 5 reps per set on the money exercise. Just eat big, lift heavy, and get stronger. The size will follow.

Perfect advice..imo.

 

[worksux]

thanks for all your help. i decided to do 5x5 for most exercises except for calfs, abs, and upper traps. for those im doing 10 reps. i still need advice on my diet tho. i changed it up because im going to college but i still need to know if its good. i have a thread in the diet section. or you can click here to get to it http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/diet-bodybuilding/new-diet-607947.html