cycling reps

[wallyd]

cycling reps

do you guys usually stick to one certain rep scheme or do you cycle? example: one week 15-20, next week 10-12, and next week 6-8. i just started doing this type of cycle with my reps and so far really liking it. keeps the body guessing. if you do cycle this way do you continue to do it while "on" our do you switch to just lifting heavy; 6-8 reps? thanks, wd

 

[juiced2damax]

Yeah I like to switch it up and actually try to get in a 30-50 rep workout for a week every 6wks or so. Otherwise I am constantly changing my reps but I prefer higher reps...I seem to respond better that way and it's easier on my joints.

 

[Package]

do you guys usually stick to one certain rep scheme or do you cycle? example: one week 15-20, next week 10-12, and next week 6-8. i just started doing this type of cycle with my reps and so far really liking it. keeps the body guessing. if you do cycle this way do you continue to do it while "on" our do you switch to just lifting heavy; 6-8 reps? thanks, wd

lowest rep set , always 10.....my normal 10, 12 , 15, 20, 30, ..all body parts except abs which always at least 20

 

[DavidLee14]

do you guys usually stick to one certain rep scheme or do you cycle? example: one week 15-20, next week 10-12, and next week 6-8. i just started doing this type of cycle with my reps and so far really liking it. keeps the body guessing. if you do cycle this way do you continue to do it while "on" our do you switch to just lifting heavy; 6-8 reps? thanks, wd

Exactly same rep scheme I'm on except I go 2 wks before making the change to next rep scheme. I like to increase my weight from the previous week.

 

[dman]

Does this go along with the theory of stimulating different types of fibers? I have been thinking about this alot lately, and for example my chest grows like crazy from heavy weight low reps, but my biceps do not. However, they do respond to lighter weights and higher reps. Is it possible that certain parts have a higher ratio of one fiber type to another? If so, does this completely vary from person to person or is it known that for example typeII predominates in pecs, etc... Hope this makes sense

 

[MR2U]

Does this go along with the theory of stimulating different types of fibers? I have been thinking about this alot lately, and for example my chest grows like crazy from heavy weight low reps, but my biceps do not. However, they do respond to lighter weights and higher reps. Is it possible that certain parts have a higher ratio of one fiber type to another? If so, does this completely vary from person to person or is it known that for example typeII predominates in pecs, etc... Hope this makes sense[/QUOTE/]


Now your on to something!!! Muscle cells consist of three components that must all be stimulated simultaneously to achieve maximum cell growth, all individual components vary greatly from another and possess highly specific characteristics. each of these three individual components respond differently to weight training, a special training method is needed to stimulate maximum growth of each component within the muscle cell. I posted a outline of a workout that should cover some questions here: http://muscle-unlimited.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4189
in order to fully grasp the method behind the madness it is necessary to become familiar with these three individual components of the muscle cell and there characteristics once your workout is put together all three muscle cell components are throughly and completely targeted.
peace bro,

 

[dman]

You know MR2U, I saw that thread and for some reason got caught up in all the 5x5 discussion. So far DC training is working real well, but I will definitely try what you have outlined if I plateu. What does your split look like and how often do you train a particular muscle group?

 

[MR2U]

You know MR2U, I saw that thread and for some reason got caught up in all the 5x5 discussion. So far DC training is working real well, but I will definitely try what you have outlined if I plateu. What does your split look like and how often do you train a particular muscle group?

the workout is outlined like this
monday-chest,bi's
tuesday-legs
wed-off
thursday- shoulders,triceps
friday-back, calves
sunday-off
this progam shoul;d be followed for eight weeks.