Got a couple questions for the pros. These are pretty simple for most, but I'm trying to make sure I understand the fundamentals so bear with me.
I'm trying to develop my own training routine for a bulking cycle and I want to get the most from it. These questions can be answered with opinion, scientific fact, or whats generally recommended or viewed as being correct.
I'm trying to develop my own training routine for a bulking cycle and I want to get the most from it. These questions can be answered with opinion, scientific fact, or whats generally recommended or viewed as being correct.
- How many sets is generally viewed as sufficient? (This can be dependant on the excercise, or whatever)
- If doing more than one set, if you're trying to go to failure, should the weight be increased or stay the same?
- How many times per week should a workout be performed (keep in mind this is a natural cycle)? 3, 5, 7?
- How long should a workout be? 30 min, 1hr, etc
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Like I said, I am trying to custom fit a routine that will work for me, and I have heard many different opinions on the matter. The most stable idea is that the reps for everything should be between 6-10 and go to positive failure. Weights would need to be heavy, and training should be moderate with no burnouts or supersets for a hardgainer.
Any input, links, thoughts or anything else would be appreciated. Thanks in advance