Hey guys, my first post here. What would you guys recommend to gain strength and power quickly, but avoid getting bigger, I want to gain as little actual mass as possible.
The strength of a muscle fibre is proportional to it's cross-sectional area. Strength = size. Get over it. Lift big weights.
isometric workouts will get you very strong but not bulky, and teh cross section of a muscle has no beariong on how strong you are. I know lots of people who have bigger muscles than me and i can lift twice as much as they can and for more repetitions. isometric workouts are trying to move an imovable object has hard as possible. ik
high rep low weight resistance training. it improves speed plus dynamic muscles, and it packs one hell of a punch.
no, high rep/low weight increases muscular endurance. LIFT HEAVY FREAKING WEIGHTS FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS SACRED. and type in all caps.
LIFT HARD AND LIFT HEAVY Ooo all caps and bold totality you like that Anyway dont be affraid of size as long as it isnt fat it wont hurt you.
I don't know who's word I should take for it. And I'm not looking for a date or a job as some kind of security guard.
No - it improves endurance and can reduce speed. Who is faster - olympic marathon runner or olympic sprinter? Look at their physiques. Get it?
Personally, I think it is more in the technique. I've seen some little blokes (and women - come to think of it), that could flatten an elephant with their punch, and all because they had GOOD technique.
It's not easy to bulk up, you know. It takes a long time, a lot of weights, and a lot of protein. Just lift heavy, and if you actually feel like you're bulking up too much (you won't), then don't lift as often.