The case for Heavy lifting
In high school, were people pumping out 10 movements for 3x10? No they were just trying to get their numbers up and I had some big ass kids in my high school. It worked for them.
If you strength up from 120 to 150lb bench then do 150 for reps won't you balloon up compared to wasting time doing 120lb for high reps?
Someone could convince me that they've seen no gains from light weight high reps. I could see that.
But you can't convince me that if someone goes up 50lbs on their bench (unless it's all from form) that their chest and tris don't get bigger
There's no secret to lifting heavier. Lift heavy, rest, repeat. Powerlifters get big.
Whereas bodybuilding is full of tricks and secrets. Rep range schemes, this and that supplement, natural test boosters, etc. Bodybuilders do try to confuse each other and try not to reveal secrets. When it becomes as confusing as it is, the fitness coaches and supplement companies profit. After you've tried these things and you're not seeing the results you like you decide to throw in the towel and buy a trainer or an expensive supplement.
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