Group: Strength & Powerlifting

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lift heavy to gain speed on higher reps?

pambam
pambam
Posts: 45
Joined: 2001/11/22
New Zealand
2003/02/02, 01:48 PM
just looking for alternative advice....

should I be lifting heavy at the moment as I have an endurance challenge in May........The weights in the challenge will be a lot lighter than I am lifting now but there are a lot more reps....



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Pambam ;o)
dpking44
dpking44
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Joined: 2002/08/07
United States
2003/02/02, 02:25 PM
Hi Pambam. I would think that training with heavier weights would achieve the endurance you need since that inevitably builds stronger muscles. I can't say for sure since I don't do many reps in my sets, usually 12 max.
Good luck in the competition.
DP
Philia2
Philia2
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Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2003/02/03, 02:21 AM
Oh yes you need to lift heavier if that's needed for the competition. First you'll just be able to do a few reps and then you'll slowly build up the endurance (and strength).

All the very best luck to you!

(nice new pic by the way!)

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- Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
dpking44
dpking44
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Joined: 2002/08/07
United States
2003/02/03, 08:46 AM
Yeah, forgot to mention the new pic is great. Nice when ppl send updates, showing their gains. Keeps us all encouraged.