Which is better for developing muscle tone or definition?
Is doing more reps at lighter weights better for building tone or definition than doing fewer reps of heavier sets?
I don’t need to build muscle for a sport or anything, I’m more concerned with how I look, so which will get me better results?
For example, I bench 3 sets at 20 reps of 120 lbs. Would I be better served to do 3 sets at 10 reps with 200 lbs? Thanks.
for tone, do fewer sets, higher reps, lower weight.. ex, 2 sets, 20 reps
for building mass strength – higher sets, lower reps, higher weight. ex. 4 sets, 8 reps
February 22nd, 2010 at 2:05 am
for tone, do fewer sets, higher reps, lower weight.. ex, 2 sets, 20 reps
for building mass strength – higher sets, lower reps, higher weight. ex. 4 sets, 8 reps
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February 22nd, 2010 at 2:31 am
What katie said.
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February 22nd, 2010 at 2:39 am
Less weight and more repititions results in better tone and definition.
Heavier weights and less reps builds muscle mass.
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