Yella,
You're not listening are you?
You will never pack on optimum size with 4-6 reps- never.
That is for powerlifting/strength routines. The beefcakes you see in magazines ocassionally show routines with those rep counts, but you have to realize- they are just maintaining- they are already huge!
You want strength or do you want strength and SIZE?
1. At least 10-12 reps per bodyparts with as heavy a weight as possible. Keep your sets at 5-6
2. Also with bigger muscles like my legs, is it advisible to pull off more reps? Yes- very important at least 12-15 reps with heavy weight. (push your legs over the threshhold) If you can walk after 15 reps of 5-6 sets your not using enough weight.
3. Same with pullups and dips? No- these are "definer" excersizes that chisel and get the blood pumping. At least 20-25 reps for these excersizes or as many as you can each set.
4. Also- where's your meat and potato back workout?(besides deadlifts. answer: barbell rows- learn them. one arm dumbell rows are also important these will pack on good size if done properly.
5. Seperate your squats amd deadlift day(unless they are straight leg ones) they are big excersizes that require alot of energy. It is not possible to get maximum results if you are doing 2 huge lifting excersizes in one day.
If you are strapped for time, have to different workouts in one day- seperating the two.
Good luck.
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Dave |