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Which lifting program makes the most sense for me?

SuggaD
SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm thinking about switching up my weights routine, from low rep-heavy weights to high reps-light weights (specifically a 100 rep program). I'll be focusing on sprint distance events for the next few years with an few 1/2 marathons thrown in during the off season and my overall goal is to improve speed in all areas and get leaner. So which weights program is better given my goals?

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  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    I would've thought a 5x5 program would be optimal... strength > mass (for explosiveness?)

    Something like stronglifts 5x5, Starting Strength or ICF 5x5.

  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Yes, any good lower-rep / heavy weight program, to build strength.

    To lose fat, consume fewer calories.
  • sls450
    sls450 Posts: 20 Member
    Do you have free weights are home? I'm doing Body Beast and love it.
  • jamie91107
    jamie91107 Posts: 18 Member
    edited July 2015
    Another vote for body beast here. I'm increasing weight and seeing gains every week. It's designed to make you gain mass.
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