Quote Originally Posted by ATLSRT8
Common misperception is higher weight + lower reps= bigger. Not the case, just makes your lifts stronger and most ppl tend to have awful form when they lift the heaviest they can. Good form and sets of 8-12 will build muscle; going to failure is great bc it breaks down the muscle and allows it to rebuild.
exactly........5x5's r used for actually getting stronger. an 8-12 rep set what ur lookin for. and about the eating thing im the same way. if i dont eat pretty much all day ill lose weight. it sucks. where r u workin out at if i may ask?