Can I bulk up using 5 or less reps?

[KJDANEXT0]

Don't know shit about bulking or just trying to get bigger. Never tried it. I don't eat enough and it's just never crossed my mind until yesterday.

I train with the goal to maximize strength, but I am aware that you need to get bigger to keep getting stronger. I just don't know how.

I've decided that when I exaust my strength gains at 165+ lbs that I'll bulk up to keep making progress, so I won't be doing this for a while, but I'd like to know how to do it in advance.

My question here is: Is it possible or even a good option to bulk while training in the 3-5 rep range? Can doing things like slowing down rep speed and shortening rest periods make the 3-5 range good for size?

The reason I ask this is because I enjoy training in the 3-5s and I Fear that I wouldn't see desirable strength gains training in the 8-12 range.

Just a question.

Cheers.

[tom183]

I don't eat enough

This will have to change.

Is it possible or even a good option to bulk while training in the 3-5 rep range?

Are you talking about every single lift you do? Just the main lifts? What is your proposed routine?

[krazylarry]

Yes, look up boring but big, by Jim Wendler.

[chris mason]

You can, but it is not optimal. Go to www.atlargenutrition.com and download the free Mass Gain PDF. I wrote it. You can do it without the supplements. They help, but if your budget is tight you can it without them. A training routine that will make you quite strong is included.

[patricky]

You can, but it is not optimal. Go to www.atlargenutrition.com and download the free Mass Gain PDF. I wrote it. You can do it without the supplements. They help, but if your budget is tight you can it without them. A training routine that will make you quite strong is included.

I love the honesty of ALN.

[Slim Ryan]

I love the honesty of ALN.

This. Good to see someone who doesn't say "buy everyone of my products or you will never get big". Because of this post im placing an order right now.

[NITF]

This. Good to see someone who doesn't say "buy everyone of my products or you will never get big". Because of this post im placing an order right now.

Seriously... Chris Mason is the man!

[bgb1990]

You can, but it is not optimal. Go to www.atlargenutrition.com and download the free Mass Gain PDF. I wrote it. You can do it without the supplements. They help, but if your budget is tight you can it without them. A training routine that will make you quite strong is included.

hey ive been trying to find this pdf to check it out but having trouble finding it on there.

[Big Dan]

hey ive been trying to find this pdf to check it out but having trouble finding it on there.

Me too - any chance of a direct link Chris? Much appreciated.

[KJDANEXT0]

You can, but it is not optimal. Go to www.atlargenutrition.com and download the free Mass Gain PDF. I wrote it. You can do it without the supplements. They help, but if your budget is tight you can it without them. A training routine that will make you quite strong is included.

Forgot about this thread, til the last guy posted. Didn't see what you posted till now. Thanks Chris mason!

[hitmaniac]

try some HIT techniques, going to failure first on a few sets then doing a few more tradidtional volume sets. the biggest obstacle for many tryin to grow is the concept of resting and not overtraining. many pros will even have to take a step back and up the intensity in shorter durations and then know when to rest.

[chris mason]

This. Good to see someone who doesn't say "buy everyone of my products or you will never get big". Because of this post im placing an order right now.

Thanks!

[chris mason]

Whoops, I forgot we changed the home page. I will post a direct link later tonight.

[Meat_Head]

Yes, look up boring but big, by Jim Wendler.

Explain your logic, please?

The hypertrophy portion of the Boring but Big workouts are 5 sets of ten reps, 50 reps total. In other words, the complete opposite of what the OP is proposing(3-5 reps).

OP you can bulk in that rep range, but you need more time under tension to get the most hypertrophy out of your workouts. I don't think you'll see optimal results in that rep range.

[hitmaniac]

so many guys overtrain its insane. even tho they may be huge think of how much denser they could be if they simplified the routine? i have been noticing huge results by going harder in shorter workouts b/c the long routines you naturally hold back a bit to reserve energy for the next however many sets.

this is my buddy who has been training me, guy is a monster for his age!
http://www.highintensityheadquarters...!home/mainPage