Hypertrophy

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@twhite03

We did some APRE style lifts last summer with weights that were lifted for over 6 reps, often around 8-12 reps on bench for maximum reps. The result was that people’s strength levels shot through the roof. I also had a roommate who had a 415 lbs. bench that was built primarily through 3x10 work with the heaviest weight possible.

I don’t really subscribe to the myofibrillar vs. sarcoplasmic debate, muscle is muscle.

Cmon twhite you are listing odd examples, you guys performed APRE for a short period of time and it probably shock the system which caused a strength increase etc etc. Your other example, you will always have freaks who were born to bench or sprint etc etc, similar to athletes in the HIT program who can still bench 400lbs or squat 600lbs… Generally speaking 3-6 reps are best at developing strength and 8-12 at developing lean muscle mass.