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Contrast Training for Size

Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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    Chris686
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    Ugh.. Screw BBing

    I've been going with higher reps (8-10) recently, going for more muscle definition. I've been doing this for over a month.

    While I'll admit I think I look a little better in the mirror, it's not THAT much better, if at all. And on top of that, I don't get to lift really heavy weights every week.

    I never realized that it's not really weightlifting that I enjoy, but it's lifting heavy things. Honestly, I don't see how some people can do this. It's just no fun to me.

    I enjoyed so much loading double or triple my body weight on the bar for a few reps rather than 40-50 pounds over my bodyweight for 8 reps.

    Screw this bodybuilding thing. Powerlifting is just so much more fun. This upcoming week shall be my return to powerlifting. THE SQUAT RACK BECKONS ME!
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    Weightlifting sucks. I just like to lift heavy things.
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    Powerlifting FTW.


    PS- 8-10 rep sets are not for muscle definition.
    Best Meet Lifts(Raw):
    @165- 430(w/wraps) SQ 260 BE 560 DL.....1250 total
    @181- 470(w/wraps) SQ 285 BE 565 DL.....1320 total
    Best Meet Lifts(Multi-ply):
    @148- 575 SQ 315 BE 515 DL.....1400 total
    @165- 680 SQ 380 BE 540 DL.....1555 total
    @181- 700 SQ 375 BE 535 DL.....1605 total
    Best Gym Lifts(Raw)
    455(w/wraps) SQ 275 BE 545 DL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Rodgers View Post
    Powerlifting FTW.


    PS- 8-10 rep sets are not for muscle definition.
    Everything's debatable around here, and I'm not in the mood.

    Point is I want to lift heavy things.
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    Weightlifting sucks. I just like to lift heavy things.
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    High reps for definition?

    Um no. LOL!

    Definition is diet with heavy lifting in low rep ranges. High reps on a cut just chew through mass. I pretty much turn into a powerlifter when I cut.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris686 View Post
    Point is I want to lift heavy things.
    As do I
    Best Meet Lifts(Raw):
    @165- 430(w/wraps) SQ 260 BE 560 DL.....1250 total
    @181- 470(w/wraps) SQ 285 BE 565 DL.....1320 total
    Best Meet Lifts(Multi-ply):
    @148- 575 SQ 315 BE 515 DL.....1400 total
    @165- 680 SQ 380 BE 540 DL.....1555 total
    @181- 700 SQ 375 BE 535 DL.....1605 total
    Best Gym Lifts(Raw)
    455(w/wraps) SQ 275 BE 545 DL
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    Quote Originally Posted by Built View Post
    High reps for definition?

    Um no. LOL!

    Definition is diet with heavy lifting in low rep ranges. High reps on a cut just chew through mass. I pretty much turn into a powerlifter when I cut.
    Same here, I donno wtf your talking about but its actually good to lift in the lower rep ranges esp when trying to preserve LBM on a cut.

    Eat to look good, lift to get strong, look at Heavybomber's journal. One of the most impressive physiques here on WBB and he lifts like a powerlifter and just eats smart.
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    Chris- I'm just curious if you want any advice, feedback or anything from this topic? If not, I might as well get rid of this because it isn't going in a good direction for anyone. Perhaps start a new thread with your goals and new training plan.
    Best Meet Lifts(Raw):
    @165- 430(w/wraps) SQ 260 BE 560 DL.....1250 total
    @181- 470(w/wraps) SQ 285 BE 565 DL.....1320 total
    Best Meet Lifts(Multi-ply):
    @148- 575 SQ 315 BE 515 DL.....1400 total
    @165- 680 SQ 380 BE 540 DL.....1555 total
    @181- 700 SQ 375 BE 535 DL.....1605 total
    Best Gym Lifts(Raw)
    455(w/wraps) SQ 275 BE 545 DL
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    wheres vincent so he can say "SFW!"

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