[quote=joop;%2Fbloards%2Fgbs%2Ftopics%2Freal-talk-the-bloard-thread-with-a-strict-no-irony-policy%2Fposts%2F4804] for clarification, what i recommended in the way of hypertrophy programs is for building muscle SIZE, not strength (though of course more size = more strength). I wasn't suggesting you always follow that high-rep, mid-intensity scheme [/quote] i just do a 5x5 with the heaviest weight i can manage, mainly around benching, deadlifting, squatting, and then other smaller stuff with freeweights and whatnot. i don't put as much thought into it as i need to though.