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shavondec Posts: 340 Joined: 2003/11/26	2004/01/15, 05:50 PM I understand that you are suppose to increase the weight as you decrease the number of reps in a set. However, I use the same amount of weight and hit fatigue during the last few reps. Is this ok? Will I still see similar results. -------------- It's not what we eat or drink occasionally, but what we consume on a daily basis that determines our ongoing level o health. formerfatguy.com Not sure of author
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/15, 05:57 PM Shavon, I think it really depends on your goals. While you are exhausting the muscle with the same weight, you are not stressing them to the point of "breaking them down." Since my goal is to gain mass, I continually want to break them down so they can grow bigger. I won't be able to do that if I don't put them under stress. Now, if your goal is merely to tone and not necessarily mass, then what you are doing should be fine. Of course, I would recommend that you try to increase weights progressively as this helps you to increase lean mass which will ultimately aid in helping you burn more fat. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/01/15, 06:15 PM So, let me get this straight... I read this here the other day, the first two sets are 'warm-up' and the final two are the real 'work' ones? So, should I start with say, ten pounds on a bicep curl on the first two sets and then move up to 15, or whatever weight you are using for the final two? Is the second weight supposed to be a weight can't almost lift? Tim -------------- "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/15, 06:24 PM The weights will depend on whether or not you can lift the stated amount of reps. For example, for bicep curls, I will warm up with about 50 pounds on my first set. Then, on my second, increase to 75, third to 85, and work my way up to 100 or more. You can use the first 2 sets as warm up, but for some, it only takes a set. Remember, use FT as a guide. As you get more proficient and stronger, you can add more sets or more exercises or both. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
shavondec Posts: 340 Joined: 2003/11/26	2004/01/15, 06:38 PM What if I increase the weight, but can't finish the number of reps. -------------- It's not what we eat or drink occasionally, but what we consume on a daily basis that determines our ongoing level o health. formerfatguy.com Not sure of author
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/01/15, 06:41 PM Got it... I think! Thanks for the help! That should help me make some gains in the next fitness challenge I'm in! Tim -------------- "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/01/15, 06:41 PM You should be close to the number of reps. and you if fall short, that should be fine. In any event, you will increase your strength by increasing the weight. Your goal is to progressively increase weights every week or other week. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/01/15, 06:45 PM Awesome... I'm starting a new routine on FT next week and I'm getting into another fitness challenge in a couple of weeks...this should help! Tim -------------- "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
shavondec Posts: 340 Joined: 2003/11/26	2004/01/15, 06:46 PM Ok. Robert. I will make a conscious effort to increase the weight. Thanks for your input. -------------- It's not what we eat or drink occasionally, but what we consume on a daily basis that determines our ongoing level o health. formerfatguy.com Not sure of author