Should I exercise with smaller weights and more reps or bigger weights and more !
Question:
Should I exercise with smaller weights and more reps or bigger weights and more reps to build muscle mass?
Which will help me to build more muscle mass, i.e. make my muscles bigger, and which will help me get that 'cut' or shape of the muscle? Also, does anyone know of any websites that can give me tips and tricks on weight training?
When doing bench presses, should the position of the bar be right above my chest or right above my throat? Both seem to be easy to me but which is the correct thing to do? Does it apply to inclined bench presses too?
Answers:
Hi, if you want to get "cut" then you will want to work with heavier weights. Start with what you can handle at say, 20 reps. Then build your reps up to say 40 or 50. Once you hit 50 reps, move up in the weight class. And start at say 20 reps again. Repeat until you reach your desired bod. Lighter weights with high rep count is usually good for keeping muscle tone, building stamina and burning calories.
Also, while bench pressing, you want the bar to be just under your throat and above the chest, ie., even with your collar bone. good luck!!