What rep range do you train in?

[the_alcatraz]

I'm starting to train in the 10-15 rep range, trying to get to 5% BF and get some muscular endurance.

 

[ceo]

That won't help...since it will only get him strong and not built...hypertrophy = 8+reps...low rep range will not make him bigger

yeah, every powerlifter I know that trains with low reps are all small little guys who aren't built.

 

[Porportional]

I'm starting to train in the 10-15 rep range, trying to get to 5% BF and get some muscular endurance.

thats a drastic goal, what are u at now 16%?

 

[the_alcatraz]

thats a drastic goal, what are u at now 16%?

13% BF right now. I was bulking and carb loading. Should be able to shread dwn easily if I fix my diet. Prb is, I'm on a steroid resting period.

 

[Porportional]

do it upp then bro, you got the sizeee

 

[Big_BK]

Right now all over. Usually 8-12 then later in the sets up weight and drop reps down to 5-8. Certain body parts 20-30.

 

[bruce9241]

For stuff like squats/deadlift I do 5-6. Other stuff is usually 8-12.

 

[the_alcatraz]

yeah, every powerlifter I know that trains with low reps are all small little guys who aren't built.

Agreed

 

[ExtraMile]

I put 9-12 so I must have seen this thread when I first joined here. Now its the 3-8 rep range with me for most stuff.

 

[RottenWillow]

I train primarily for muscle growth.

For my upper body the effective range for encouraging growth seems to be quite narrow. About 7 to 11 reps (forearms notwithstanding), moderate bar speed, pretty strict form, full range. When I get beyond 11 I don't see any more growth.

For legs I don't see any growth below about 11 reps; the sweet spot there seems to be about 15 reps.