Strength training

BigDom · 28-10-2006, 08:16 PM

Hi,

this may seem like a bit of a stupid question but what is the difference between normal training and specific strength training? does strength training basically envolve lower reps?

BigDom

bulldozer · 28-10-2006, 08:44 PM

in a nut shell yes!

reps between 5-8 are typically for strength and stimulate fast twitch muscle fibers. These fibers are responsible for short periods of strength.

reps between 8-12 are typically for muscle size

higher reps are for muscle endurance and stimulate slow twitch muscle fibers, those are for endurance.

hope that helps

crazycal1 · 28-10-2006, 08:50 PM

i think i`m right in saying theres more emphasis on poundage progression too

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28-10-2006, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
bulldozer Making Progress Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 497 Rep Power:	in a nut shell yes! reps between 5-8 are typically for strength and stimulate fast twitch muscle fibers. These fibers are responsible for short periods of strength. reps between 8-12 are typically for muscle size higher reps are for muscle endurance and stimulate slow twitch muscle fibers, those are for endurance. hope that helps