Why High Reps Are Better For Gaining Weight Fast
Most bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts trying to gain weight fast are always told that in order to gain muscle mass they should stick to heavy weights for low reps. This weight training myth stems from many believing that “heavy weights for low reps” are for “size”, and that “light weights for high reps” are for “endurance”. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. As a matter of fact, if gaining muscle weight is a challenge for you, heavy sets with low reps could be a huge mistake. Why do I say this? Well, the European Journal of Applied Physiology posted some research done on how different gene-types in the body responds to different workout routines, based on sets, weight, and reps. What they discovered was significant. First off, there are basically two different kinds of gene make-ups for every individual: 1) ACE II 2) ACE DD In one of…