My Thoughts On Muscle Gains

Article last updated: April 2018 by Oskar Faarkrog, ISSA Certified Trainer

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(1) More strength does not necessarily equal more muscle mass.

(2) The perfect amount of reps for muscle gains is about 10 good, controlled reps.

(3) Keep rest time to max 1 minute to tear down the muscle and get a good pump.

(4) Dropsets are great to add muscle size… Why stop at one set if you can trash your body with 3 sets in a row and stress it enough to force adaption (growth)?

(5) Heavy weights are not the best way to build muscle mass since they often result in ego-lifting, momentum, poor form and injuries rather than proper muscular contraction.

Be proud but stay hungry,

– Oskar Faarkrog