Getting stronger without building too much muscle?

[MasterMike]

Is there a way the get stronger without building too too much muscle? For baseball I want to get stronger at the plate but don't want to bulk up too much because then I can't move or stretch good when in the field.

[abarlament]

Eat at maint. levels, and do quick reps that stress the nervous system. Use exercises that work more than one joint at a time, and as many full body exercises as you can, such as overhead squats and power clean & press.

[Lee J B]

Abarlament is absoloutly on the ball.... CNS adaption is the way to go... nice post abarlament.

[amwxx]

dude look at all the people here trying to build muscle that are having problems getting bigger. getting bigger dosent just happen like that. Your not going to get huge lifting weights to get stronger. you dont realy have to worry about it. And just because you get bigger dosent mean you cant be as flexible as anybody else.

[Gohan]

Originally Posted by amwxx

dude look at all the people here trying to build muscle that are having problems getting bigger. getting bigger dosent just happen like that. Your not going to get huge lifting weights to get stronger. you dont realy have to worry about it. And just because you get bigger dosent mean you cant be as flexible as anybody else.

For a guy with only 24 posts i think you have made the post valid point in this thread. :thumbup: :thumbup:

[DaRkAnGel]

I wonder why that is that you can get stronger and not really gain too much size, can someone fill me in here? Also, say i'm using my westside routine, although strength is my primary goal, while doing westside i still will pack on some size due to the repetition sets right?

[abarlament]

Originally Posted by amwxx

dude look at all the people here trying to build muscle that are having problems getting bigger. getting bigger dosent just happen like that. Your not going to get huge lifting weights to get stronger. you dont realy have to worry about it. And just because you get bigger dosent mean you cant be as flexible as anybody else.

But really, we don't konw anything about Mike, he could be an extreme mesomorph for all we know and pack on size like a boar. Eating at maint. levels would prohibit size gains, just strength gains. If the muscles get stronger without mass gains, the more "efficient" they become.

[CJNY]

Originally Posted by DaRkAnGel

I wonder why that is that you can get stronger and not really gain too much size, can someone fill me in here? Also, say i'm using my westside routine, although strength is my primary goal, while doing westside i still will pack on some size due to the repetition sets right?

This article is very informative:
http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/public...-training.html

[Goon]

CJNY, or anyone else who's well informed on muscle strength, growth, and technique...do you think these guidelines or methods would apply to all muscle groups/types of lifts, or only the specific tricep/bench press?

[injusinjus]

so what exactly do u mean by eating at maint levels...like not that much protein to build the muscles or like a low calorie diet?