OK, so after doing 5x5 for several months, I'm sick of the fact that I'm not seeing the gains in mass that I'd like. I have consistently made gains in the weight I put up, but only slightly noticeable gains in size.
My question is this: is a 5x5 not the most effective way to put on size? I am only interested in looking good right now, not in my strength, honestly. Is it true that routines to maximize hypertrophic benefit are usually lower in load with higher reps? If the goal is to keep muscle under stress for longest period of time possible, isn't that the case with a larger amt of reps?
What do you guys think?
My question is this: is a 5x5 not the most effective way to put on size? I am only interested in looking good right now, not in my strength, honestly. Is it true that routines to maximize hypertrophic benefit are usually lower in load with higher reps? If the goal is to keep muscle under stress for longest period of time possible, isn't that the case with a larger amt of reps?
What do you guys think?