Monday, April 29, 2013

Rep Range and Rep Speed Science



GOAL
Reps
Rep Speed
% of 1RM
Muscle Fibers
Rest Periods
Size
8-12
Slow
70-80
Fast
1-2 minutes
Strength
3-6
Average
85-100
Fast
3-4 minutes
Power
3-8
Fast
50-80
Fast
2-3 minutes
Endurance
12-30
Average
50-70
Slow
Less than 1 minute
Cutting
6-30
Average
50-85
Slow and Fast
30 seconds

Source Citation (MLA 7th Edition)
McCray, Brad, and Jim Stoppani. "Science of a rep: breaking down the foundation of bodybuilding." Flex Nov. 2009: 142+.


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Further Reading:

Understanding Muscle Fiber Types. - Bodybuilding.com

https://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kelly13.htm

Mar 8, 2007 - There Are Three Primary Muscle Fiber Types In Humans: ... chain isoforms I, IIa and IIxcorresponding with muscle fiber types I, IIA, and IIB. ... meaning they don't contract as fast or contract with the same level of force as type II ...

The Role of Fiber Types in Muscle Hypertrophy - Lookgreatnaked.com

www.lookgreatnaked.com/.../the_role_of_fiber_types_in_muscle_hypertrophy.pdf

by BJ Schoenfeld - ‎Related articles
ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION. The Role of Fiber Types in Muscle Hypertrophy: Implications for Loading Strategies. Dan Ogborn. Brad J. Schoenfeld ...