IceDragon

You know, one thing I've been wondering of late is whether it's okay to use different rep and set ranges for different parts of the body?

A 5x5 does nothing for my upper body, but wonders for my legs. Same as a descending pyramid (x12, x10, x8, x6) does great things for my upper body but not for my legs.

Is it actually a good thing to work the body in a different way like that? I always assumed you should work with the same rep/set range on both upper and lower body. :unsure:

Btw...it may be a very simple answer but I've had a couple glasses of wine on an empty stomach so I'm pretty merry about now.

cabUK

I guess if it works for you then keep at doing it.

for me I always seem to go higher reps on my legs and I prefer it to the lower reps range and my legs are not to small.

But then on my upper body I sometimes do 15 reps for an exercise and 8 to 10 on others.

Would be intresting to hear the science side of things on this though.

1quick1

I think it's okay to use what works for you. You will know your body better then anyone. For me some things seem to respond better with lower weights and higher reps, some with more weight less reps, and some lifts it seems like I do alright heavy/light/medium whatever. I don't think you should need to worry about using the same reps for every lift as long as you're progressing evenly and not creating imbalances.

Prime

I'm the same way, except I notice different rep ranges have better results within my upper body and lower body.

lats = low volume
upper back/traps = high volume

that type of thing.

sdb

Everyone's body works differently. There's nothing wrong with what you're saying.

Critical Mass

Yes, it's more than ok. Moreover, you should turn your casual wine into a celebration because you are conscious to how your body responds. Some people aimlessly dive into their workouts without much thought. My lats respond well to high volume. My delts respond well to double pyramids, my triceps love moderately heavy weight done at 14-18 reps. Strange huh?

...............Now, lets have a look at them legs.

IceDragon

LOL I should be taking update pics soon anyway.

I think I'll start doing whatever my body responds to rather than what I've always assumed it should be done. Thanks guys, you rock.

Big Guns

Nice one CM....Ice has figured what works well for her...instead of asking "what should I do" she spent the time experimenting and has found the answer. That is how it is done!!!! Great job Girl!!!!!

Critical Mass

No ma'am, you rock..... with yo' glass of wine.