I know you should do low reps/heavy weights but how many sets for each muscle group??

[b8b8b]

I'm sorry if this question has been asked 100 times. I'm not THAT serious about body building but I still want some muscle gain. I eat alot(including alot of protein) and try to keep it as clean as possible.

BUT how many sets should you do for each muscle group? I know you should try to lift heavy weight and low reps. I don't want to do too many sets and overtain or do too little and not gain.

Thanks for the help

 

[d-dub]

What have you done previously?

Some common rep/set schemes if you want to go heavy are: 5x5, 8x3, 10x2.
It doesnt really matter, nearly anything will work for a while but nothing works forever.

I suggest you read the training stickies on the top of the page and see what grabs your attention. 5x5 is the new black and is all the rage around here, I suggest giving that a shot. If you havent done 5x5 before do the single factor type first.
Im currently back doing 5x5 and loving it.

Ill dig up a link for you.

 

[d-dub]

Have a read of this thread...

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=375215

there is the simple version listed in there.