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Originally Posted by ThePM
I found an excellent 100 rep system that has dramatically increased my leg strength.
Squat the bar (10 reps), then add 5lb's each side (10 reps again), etc. going until you hit 45lb's each side. As you get stronger, you start off 5lb's higher than the previous time for the exercise. This, coupled with lunges with weights, has made a huge difference in my stride.
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Thats not 100 reps, you're just doing a pyramid. If you say 100 reps that usually means your doing it all in a row. It's fine if you do it in sets though it still is really high to do that much.
Like this article tells for strength training he suggests sets of 6 with 7-9 reps
Bodybuilding.com - John Berardi - Gladiator Training - Part 2!