Confused About Gaining Muscle Mass

KevinWhite · Post by **KevinWhite** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:42 pm

First I'd like to thank those who answered topic " Breasts".. Since then I have been running and dieting properly. and I do see a difference..

Anyways. I do read a lot. but there's always different answers to the same question. Gaining Muscle mass = 36-48 Reps.. 3x6-8.. etc.. I don't understand. If I were to do 3 sets of 6-8 that wouldn't equal 36-48 reps, but I've read that both options give you muscle mass I'm just Confused a bit. Can anyone clarify this?

Also another quick question.
Is there anyone to increase mass between the forearm and bicep above the elbow?

Thanks!

SarahPT · Post by **SarahPT** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:16 pm

Honestly there are so many ways to design a weight training program. You just have to try different ones and see what works best for you. When I was big in to weight training I found that I had to do much more volume than other people to see results. We're all different. 3 sets of 6-8 is fine, you could add a 4th set to some exercises after a while.

Now I think where you are talking about adding mass actually is the lower part of the bicep. Correct me if I'm wrong. The answer is to just keep training them. You'll hit biceps some on things like pull ups and rows. Throw in some bicep curls at the end with strict form.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 4:34 pm

that gap btw your elbow and bicep is genetic and you'll probably never fill it...

3 x 6 - 8 is 18 - 24 total reps is in btw strength and hypertrophy regions...i'd rather you do specific strength (9 - 15 reps) and hypertrophy (36 - 48) work for each movement plane during the week, not neccesarily the same day or you'll ssimply spin your wheels for the most part

MrCheese · Post by **MrCheese** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:55 pm

Maybe the only tip for decreasing the gap, because like swanso said its genetic and aint gonna be filled, is to make sure your doing the full range of motion when exercising. So not cheating yourself and not fully extending when say doing curls etc. If you cheat yourself your only gonna end up with a worst case scenario of tennis ball looking biceps :S
Not saying thats what your doing of course, just a thought