Training to increase strength

CLAWS · 27 Feb 2006 at 12:51

Just need some advice on the best way to increase my strength, arms, chest and legs mainly.

Am I right in understanding that doing max reps with low weight increases strength or is that stamina?

Im not really looking to get massive biceps or a barrel chest. Just want to be stronger than I am.

Any help much appreciated

CLAWS · 27 Feb 2006 at 13:44

Ok cheers. Ill give it a go. What would be my best source of protein for this kind of training? Would you advise protein shakes?

CLAWS · 27 Feb 2006 at 14:37

Ok that seems like a reasonable enough diet.

How about the amount of times you train during the week? Is 2-3 times a week fine or is this one of those training regimes where you have to stick to it everyday?

CLAWS · 27 Feb 2006 at 15:09

Nice one guys. Much appreciated. Most likely Ill be starting this tonight. The days in between my training Ill probably be doing some light cycling.

At some point in my life I would like to run the New York Marathon, but my main priority is to increase my strength first as I already have a good level of stamina due to my martial arts.