You could say that if you hit plateaus on the major exercises, then that could be a result of over training, under training, or that is the strength limit that your body will endure.
Because I don't know whether or not my results would be even greater unless I try. Perhaps it will be overtraining, perhaps it won't.
For all of my leg sets, I'm going for 20 reps. My lower body workout on Tuesday: Dumbbell squats Stiff-legged deadlifts Leg Extensions One-legged calf raises My lower body workout on Thursday: Leg Presses Lying hamstring curls Lunges with dumbbells Calf raises on leg press machine
You found more reps less weight works better then more weight less reps? Is that 20 reps total per exercise or 20 reps per set for 3 sets?
Yep. By far. And it's much safer on the knees, hips, and spine too. I'd much rather push myself to the max on a 20-rep set of squats than I would on a heavy 4 - 6 rep set. And if you've never done a 20-rep set of squats to failure, you are in for a quite an experience. :eek: 20 reps per set for 3 sets
What is your estimate of % of 1 rep max? You might like this post. http://www.leangains.com/2010/08/high-reps-vs-low-reps-for-muscle-gain.html
It's been a decade since I've done a 1 rep max on legs. The most I've ever squatted was 455lbs for 3 reps. But that was a long time ago.