What exercise routine is the best to build muscle for bodybuilding?

January 19th, 2010 | by admin |

What is better to build muscle for bodybuilding, to start with the maximum weight that you can do and take off little by little? Or to start low and increase in weight? Also how many reps and sets should I do? Should I keep the reps and sets high or low?

Hey Jose try lift as much as you can doing 3 sets of 8-10 reps. Generally when i workout I do sets of 10,8,8. If the weight is too light you’re not really working the muscle, and therefore not promoting muscle growth. I replied to your other post: "How can I make a bodybuilding weightlifting routine?" with my personal routine, that should help you get started. :)


  1. 4 Responses to “What exercise routine is the best to build muscle for bodybuilding?”

  2. By The Wild Man on Jan 19, 2010 | Reply

    try the lil jack workout http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKCGe2Ezris it really works
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  3. By Bizzaro on Jan 19, 2010 | Reply

    If you have zero experience lifting weights, then it is best that you start low and increase the weight and reps gradually. Try to increase the weight and reps bit-by-bit each week for positive progression.

    As for the number of reps and sets…

    Well, for beginners 2 sets max and 6 – 8 reps max. If you can do more than 8 reps, that means the load is not heavy enough. If you’re unable to do than 6 reps or more, that means the load is too heavy for you so drop the weights a little…

    Keep it around 6 – 8 reps to maintain good form and optimal muscle fiber recruitment.

    Good luck!
    References :
    http://www.absopositively.info/muscle-building-success.html

  4. By David on Jan 19, 2010 | Reply

    You should start from a low weight then slowly increase the weight until you reach the maximum so that your muscles could adjust. Visit http://top3fitnessprograms.com/ to learn more about the proper ways on how to effectively build muscles.
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  5. By OnlineHelper on Jan 19, 2010 | Reply

    Hey Jose try lift as much as you can doing 3 sets of 8-10 reps. Generally when i workout I do sets of 10,8,8. If the weight is too light you’re not really working the muscle, and therefore not promoting muscle growth. I replied to your other post: "How can I make a bodybuilding weightlifting routine?" with my personal routine, that should help you get started. :)
    References :

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