HEAVY VS LIGHT WEIGHT For Muscle Growth (THE TRUTH)
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Date: 2022-04-22
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Jessie
I want to start lifting. I think about it all the time. Im getting older 38 now and I have lost probably half the muscle mass I ever had in my earlier days. I lifted hard at times but never got in a lifestyle because of what you said, lifting like a asshole. Usually trying to impress friends or look good to those around me. Would love to double my size and fill out my clothes well, sometimes even as a man I can get discouraged on how a tshirt looks or feels on me. People might laugh but I think a 10 dollar membership to planet fitness would be all I need for what I want, if I can just get in the groove and make it a priority to get at it right and get my diet right too.
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I want to start lifting. I think about it all the time. Im getting older 38 now and I have lost probably half the muscle mass I ever had in my earlier days. I lifted hard at times but never got in a lifestyle because of what you said, lifting like a asshole. Usually trying to impress friends or look good to those around me. Would love to double my size and fill out my clothes well, sometimes even as a man I can get discouraged on how a tshirt looks or feels on me. People might laugh but I think a 10 dollar membership to planet fitness would be all I need for what I want, if I can just get in the groove and make it a priority to get at it right and get my diet right too.
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AssertedWolf
Hey I have a question! I'm working on losing weight and getting into shape and I used to be in great shape. back when I was 16 17 lol I was in the gym every morning. I'm 31 now. but anyways, I usually like doing behind the head tricep workout were I put the weight behind my head and raise it over my head. I do at the moment, 2 sets of 50 reps. and that about kills me buuuut. tonight I noticed if I did 50 reps of the 30. then rested a bit. then used a 20 pounder to crank out 50 reps. then I picked up the 30 again and did another 50, I was able to squeeze a bit more out of my muscles by doing that. is that a good way to train? alternating between heavy and light?
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Hey I have a question! I'm working on losing weight and getting into shape and I used to be in great shape. back when I was 16 17 lol I was in the gym every morning. I'm 31 now. but anyways, I usually like doing behind the head tricep workout were I put the weight behind my head and raise it over my head. I do at the moment, 2 sets of 50 reps. and that about kills me buuuut. tonight I noticed if I did 50 reps of the 30. then rested a bit. then used a 20 pounder to crank out 50 reps. then I picked up the 30 again and did another 50, I was able to squeeze a bit more out of my muscles by doing that. is that a good way to train? alternating between heavy and light?
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Eskimo
Like seriously. I don't want to degrade anything this wonderful coach says, but doesn't your body respond a bit differently when you're on roids as Ryan? He might no longer be using, but still some of that advice might have been applied back in the days when he was juicing. So what I'm asking you, guys, if you're naturals and used all of this advice from this man, was it really worth it? Is it definitely useful for a natural bodybuilder? Will I, or might I respond to those once applied? Genetics, food, consistency, discipline, stress etc. aside, I just wanna hear your own experience.
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Like seriously. I don't want to degrade anything this wonderful coach says, but doesn't your body respond a bit differently when you're on roids as Ryan? He might no longer be using, but still some of that advice might have been applied back in the days when he was juicing. So what I'm asking you, guys, if you're naturals and used all of this advice from this man, was it really worth it? Is it definitely useful for a natural bodybuilder? Will I, or might I respond to those once applied? Genetics, food, consistency, discipline, stress etc. aside, I just wanna hear your own experience.
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TheAlexmercer360
Ryan its clear that light weights that you can lift for 30 reps before failure are still effective for building muscle just as efficiently as heavy weights if you take sets to muscle failure (the study took both heavy and low weight groups to failure.
However, based on any new scientific finding, or your own personal training experience, do you think that the weight you lift can be as light as a 100 rep max or lighter, and will still promote optimal hypertrophy if the sets are taken to failure?
Thanks.
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Ryan its clear that light weights that you can lift for 30 reps before failure are still effective for building muscle just as efficiently as heavy weights if you take sets to muscle failure (the study took both heavy and low weight groups to failure.
However, based on any new scientific finding, or your own personal training experience, do you think that the weight you lift can be as light as a 100 rep max or lighter, and will still promote optimal hypertrophy if the sets are taken to failure?
Thanks.
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Steve
Hey Chief, just to let you know, you are much much appreciated and a heavy hitter. I did a few open bodybuilding comps in college down in TX decades ago and truly love the gym. What strikes me the most is that your take, view and succinct delivery challenges my thoughts on growth and how to achieve it. You learn something everyday. If not you stagnate, Cheers. My gf watches all your vids too because shes into you and you sound like a prick like me, in the fun way of course. Get growin, talk to you soon
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Hey Chief, just to let you know, you are much much appreciated and a heavy hitter. I did a few open bodybuilding comps in college down in TX decades ago and truly love the gym. What strikes me the most is that your take, view and succinct delivery challenges my thoughts on growth and how to achieve it. You learn something everyday. If not you stagnate, Cheers. My gf watches all your vids too because shes into you and you sound like a prick like me, in the fun way of course. Get growin, talk to you soon
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Richard
I'm older (56) and rather muscular, but I haven't had new gains in years until I followed his advice. No more tendon injuries lifting heavy weights. And don't let the lighter weights fool you, Doing 3 sets of 30 reps with a weight that causes failure around that 30 rep range is a much more intense and painful workout than my old heavy weight 10-12 rep range. Following this method, I have added almost an inch to my arms in less than 2 months. The only downside was that I had to buy larger shirts.
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I'm older (56) and rather muscular, but I haven't had new gains in years until I followed his advice. No more tendon injuries lifting heavy weights. And don't let the lighter weights fool you, Doing 3 sets of 30 reps with a weight that causes failure around that 30 rep range is a much more intense and painful workout than my old heavy weight 10-12 rep range. Following this method, I have added almost an inch to my arms in less than 2 months. The only downside was that I had to buy larger shirts.
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Alexander
I started lifting about 4 years ago. And I hit walls like everyone I-m sure. I can-t say I haven-t had results with programs I-ve followed and tips I-ve learned from various people because I definitely have. but I-ve also come across so much conflicting and contradictory information all from guys who-s physiques show that they certainly know what they-re talking about. So, is everyone right or is lifting results and technique just unique to the individual? Like your videos by the way -
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I started lifting about 4 years ago. And I hit walls like everyone I-m sure. I can-t say I haven-t had results with programs I-ve followed and tips I-ve learned from various people because I definitely have. but I-ve also come across so much conflicting and contradictory information all from guys who-s physiques show that they certainly know what they-re talking about. So, is everyone right or is lifting results and technique just unique to the individual? Like your videos by the way -
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Brian
At 57, (3 years ago) I blew my ACL backcountry skiing. My left knee underwent 3 operations in 2 years. My VMO never recovered. I trained low reps for the last 3 years and while I was able to ski pretty normally, the size and strength difference was still obvious. After finding these videos, I completely changed my approach. For sure, the workouts suck way more but the change in my legs is quite apparent. Plus, at 60, I don't need anymore injuries trying to push heavy weight around.
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At 57, (3 years ago) I blew my ACL backcountry skiing. My left knee underwent 3 operations in 2 years. My VMO never recovered. I trained low reps for the last 3 years and while I was able to ski pretty normally, the size and strength difference was still obvious. After finding these videos, I completely changed my approach. For sure, the workouts suck way more but the change in my legs is quite apparent. Plus, at 60, I don't need anymore injuries trying to push heavy weight around.
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Bucky
I-m 58 years old and I-ve been lifting weights for about three years now. I switched to this about two weeks ago and I-m having so much fun with it. I do four sets of 10 very slow concentrated movements. It is kicking my ass and I eek out every last two reps to the point where I-m trembling. I-m having so much fun with this and I am no longer bored in the gym. Thank you Ryan! Why would somebody hire a personal trainer when they can watch this guy for free!
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I-m 58 years old and I-ve been lifting weights for about three years now. I switched to this about two weeks ago and I-m having so much fun with it. I do four sets of 10 very slow concentrated movements. It is kicking my ass and I eek out every last two reps to the point where I-m trembling. I-m having so much fun with this and I am no longer bored in the gym. Thank you Ryan! Why would somebody hire a personal trainer when they can watch this guy for free!
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Rick
Nice and concise I like it! I was wondering because I've been lifting light for a while and after watching this video and another video, I will continue to do so and I was wondering when to go heavy and how much, I'd say an estimate, maybe 5 to 10lbs on smaller muscle groups and maybe 10-20lbs on larger muscle groups or compound exercises but as he implied her, just keep the form and don't let that break down, so you're not risking injury.
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Nice and concise I like it! I was wondering because I've been lifting light for a while and after watching this video and another video, I will continue to do so and I was wondering when to go heavy and how much, I'd say an estimate, maybe 5 to 10lbs on smaller muscle groups and maybe 10-20lbs on larger muscle groups or compound exercises but as he implied her, just keep the form and don't let that break down, so you're not risking injury.
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