I have been lifting for 2.5 years now but only started counting calories a few months ago. Currently I am muscle building but have some questions on reps and volume. I am following Steve Shaw's 4 Day Max Mass routine
Most of the exercises in the program are 8-12 reps which is the "optimal hypertrophy range" but when I follow this, I find that I struggle to make progress week to week. For example, I would be able to increase reps per set for like the first exercise or two, then for the following exercises, especially the end ones, I would drop in reps and sometimes a good amount too. So after working out I wouldn't get that satisfying feeling of a great workout. I know that rep ranges and stuff varies from person to person and thought that it just might be because I'm a petite? (5'2'')
Lately I have been aiming for 6-8 reps and increase weight when I reach 8 reps per set. I have noticed that this lets me make good, steady progress each week. Could this be what works for me?
Most of the exercises in the program are 8-12 reps which is the "optimal hypertrophy range" but when I follow this, I find that I struggle to make progress week to week. For example, I would be able to increase reps per set for like the first exercise or two, then for the following exercises, especially the end ones, I would drop in reps and sometimes a good amount too. So after working out I wouldn't get that satisfying feeling of a great workout. I know that rep ranges and stuff varies from person to person and thought that it just might be because I'm a petite? (5'2'')
Lately I have been aiming for 6-8 reps and increase weight when I reach 8 reps per set. I have noticed that this lets me make good, steady progress each week. Could this be what works for me?
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