Rep range question...

[c3bodybuilding]

I know this isn't the training board, but they all seem to be a bunch of jokers there, and besides, I would like to get some input from bro's around here

My question is on rep range. I usually do about 4-5 reps on most movements, with heavy weight. I do a lot of compound movements, and I love the results I get from it. In my first 1 1/2 years of training I went from 144.5lbs to 191 natural. I am now 224. But with all this talk lately about "1-5 reps is for powerlifters, 6-10 is for optimum muscle growth, 12-15 is for endurance", I am wondering, if I could get more growth out of a slightly higher rep range, say 6-10 reps. Would it be worth lowering my lifts slightly to get more reps? Or does it make no difference at all, and I should just go on with what I do? Any input would be great. Thanks....

 

[bigmag]

I usually do higher reps in the range of 15-20 every third workout or so just to shock my muscles with something new. That's the best way for me to grow. The best advice I could give you is to try each of them for about a month and see which one works best for you!!!

 

[c3bodybuilding]

Thanks bro, thats the kinda answer I was looking for. Today I lowered my weights for my shoulder workout slightly, to get more reps, and I am going to see how that works. But I was also thinking of doing one week lower with higher weight, and the next more with lighter. I even was thinking of just throwing in an optional 5th set for my big lifts (clean and press, squat, etc) and just go all out for 2-3 reps, after doing 6-8 with lighter weight. Thanks bro!