Best workout for STRENGTH

[Natetaco]

hey im looking for power, i dont really want to gain that much weight i just want to know how many setxreps i should do for strength. people say 5x5 or 3x3 on another site. anyone got and ideas?

[Optimum08]

its very subjective on what your body responds to, there is no one best workout for everyone, so my advice would be to experiment with all kinds and see which one you respond to best...

[drew]

There are a lot of different strength programs out there. Pick one you like, and give it a try.

[KevinStarke]

Lifting heavy weights

[Canadian Crippler]

Are you looking to get all around stronger, or are you trying to increase your big 3? It does make a difference to an extent.

[Natetaco]

the big 3, just looking to get stronger on those with keeping my weight around where its at now (145) so i squat 275 i want to be able to squat 315 and weigh 145-150, i know its possible to get stronger without gaining TOO much weight

[getfit]

why do you want to keep your weight at 145-150, your 5'10 you can add some more weight to ya!

[KevinStarke]

Shhh getfit , staying your weight and being stronger rules. Focus on training the big 3 themselves and hit them hard when you do train them. Eat when your hungry is some more advice from someone who maintains weight but tries to build more strength.

[Canadian Crippler]

Shhh getfit, staying your weight and being stronger rules. Focus on training the big 3 themselves and hit them hard when you do train them. Eat when your hungry is some more advice from someone who maintains weight but tries to build more strength.

Yeah, but when you're 5'10" you shouldn't be aiming to stay at 145-150. The only reason you get away with being that light is because you're 5'1" :evillaugh

[KevinStarke]

KEVIN ANGRY! Ahh who am I kiddin...

[Natetaco]

for wrestling, i was at 145 this year and maby want to be at 160 next year. there are some strong A$$ 160s.

like you kevin, but your alot shorter than me so thats why

[getfit]

Shhh getfit , staying your weight and being stronger rules. Focus on training the big 3 themselves and hit them hard when you do train them. Eat when your hungry is some more advice from someone who maintains weight but tries to build more strength.

me understands

[Canadian Crippler]

there are some strong A$$ 160s.

Most of them are 5'7" or shorter...

[Natetaco]

i know you can get stronger and maintain weight.

[getfit]

sure, i maintain the same weight and i'm pretty strong

[KevinStarke]

Yah 160 feels good, at 5'10" though I think 180 would really suit you well.

[Natetaco]

today at the gym i did 4x4 on bench, usually i never do more than 5x5 unless its a drop set. i hear lifting heavy with low reps is best?

[drew]

You'll get stronger faster if you gain weight.

[Guido]

At 5'10" you could be 200 and still not look that heavy. Just think what a monster you'd be at 200 if you gain mostly muscle!

[Meat_Head]

I agree, at 5'10 the limbs/trunk are simply too long to look good at anything under 170-180.

Here's a workout for ya - Overhead squats, 5x5. Do that until you can overhead squat your bodyweight. Then you'll be a strong sumbiatch.

[ArchAngel777]

I agree, at 5'10 the limbs/trunk are simply too long to look good at anything under 170-180.

Here's a workout for ya - Overhead squats, 5x5. Do that until you can overhead squat your bodyweight. Then you'll be a strong sumbiatch.

Agreed!

[Natetaco]

i dont even know what overhead squats are

[Meat_Head]

Hah they aren't essential to be strong, but damn do they help. I'm sure someone here has a link that shows the proper form...

[getfit]

http://orgs.jmu.edu/strength/JMU_Sum...uat_Lunges.htm

[Natetaco]

so if you can do your bodyweight thats considered tough? to get the barbell up do you like push press it up there? if so my last push press 2 months ago was 175 and thats more than my bodyweight. and i know i can squat and front squat more than my bodyweight... sooooo im thinking i can do it. but who knows maby the weight will fall and kill me ill just have to try that