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Using the OVT program it is set up to be 5x5. Well what happens if you switch it to higher reps if you are looking for size?
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LOL, there's been a myriad of people who train using 5 reps a la 5x5 and muscle growth, believe it or not, does occur.
What you cut and pasted above isn't anywhere near written in stone.. Do 12 reps for growth and 5 reps for strength -> Draw the line in the sand.
I can tell you that I grew my absolute biggest fucking around in the 3-5 reps range rather than doing sets of 10-15. However, I think that article has more validity in certain muscles rather than others.
For example, my biceps grow far better using reps of 10-15 hands down. I don't dispute that. But, my chest and triceps need lower rep, heavier weight in order to grow at all. I can do a hundred sets of 10-15 rep triceps extensions and DB presses until I get blue in the face, but the 3-8 reps heavy as I can handle has been a Godsend. Just go and try some heavy 5 rep 4 board presses and see if you don't gain an inch on your arms after a few weeks!
Legs and Back IMO need both low heavy reps 3-8 as well as high reps 12-20 to grow. So to say everything needs something like 8-12 reps is really pressing the envelope and can really fuck up people's training if they buy into that.