Build the Muscles You Want

April 28, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Blog, Strength Training

How do you get the muscle mass you want?

Muscles strengthen when they are overloaded and have to work at a higher intensity; there are 3 ways you can overload:

1. Resistance

2. Repetition

3. Sets

These will vary depending on what type of muscle strength you want. If you want:

  • Strength endurance: requires continued contractions over a longer period of time. Therefore use Lower weights and do higher repetitions
  • Power: Aim is to achieve fast powerful movements. Doing medium repetitions (6-10) and medium resistance
  • Maximum Strength: Aim is to lift maximum loads. Therefore low repetitions (1-5) and maximal weight is required
  • Size and Strength: This requires medium to high repetitions with medium to high weights

So that you use the right energy stores rest for 48 hours between weight sessions.