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If you're an ectomorph like myself, this is good news. I think I'm going to change my lifting routine to 20 reps and work more on good form.

• jongraehl 16y ago
  20 is too many[1] reps, except possibly when beginning (or for certain exercises where you can't safely do more weight[2], e.g. for legs if you're afraid/unable to bear more load through the spine/knees). Try 12-15 at most. The point is to keep the number of reps nearly constant while significantly increasing the load over time, while getting enough sleep/protein/etc. (of course you'll plateau without steroids). [1] unless you don't want larger, stronger muscles, but rather more endurance [2] you should first look for alternative exercises or improved technique, rather than decreasing weight and increasing reps
  • proee 16y ago
    isn't the point of this article the fact that the number of reps is not important but the fatigue limit? So saying 20 is too many is fine, but it's not in sync with the article.
  • desigooner 16y ago
    another myth out there is "i don't want to bulk up too much like the bodybuilders and don't want such big muscles" .. the size of the muscle is determined by hormone levels and certain nutrients + the diet.