optimal rep range

[ZGzaZ]

from a bodybuilders standpoint, what is the optimal rep range for building muscle? Ive heard 8-10? and less than that would be for strength gains, or recruiting more muscle fibers? Right now Im doing the 5x5, and have seen great gains in strength, but not much mass...what do you guys think? and set range also please.

 

[edgecrusher]

On average, most people see the greatest gains in hypertrophy, by keeping the reps to the 8-12 range.

 

[louden_swain]

I agree. . .8 to 12 reps seems to work best.

 

[coolcolj]

6-10x3