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Reps-HELP!

Staplez Posts: 7 Joined: 2005/06/09	2005/06/13, 08:03 PM For each page on my "Fitness Plan" page, it says Reps. 1-2-3-4 etc. What does that mean? Everyday am I supposed to repeat the given number of Reps that many times? Thanks!

PoolMaster1990 Posts: 164 Joined: 2005/06/09	2005/06/13, 08:31 PM ok reps are the thing next to the 1-2-3-4.. for example if you have set 1 as 15 reps, then set 2- 15 reps, and then set 3- 12 reps then you have to do the exercise 15 times nonstop (which is called the set) Then you can rest after it.. i guess im not really the best explainer -------------- ~If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z, X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.
Staplez Posts: 7 Joined: 2005/06/09	2005/06/14, 11:50 AM Thanks, that does clear it up. :D
sstump1 Posts: 1,227 Joined: 2005/03/20	2005/06/14, 12:40 PM Pools got it! Set 1 for 15 reps means you do 15 curls at a weight you can get through all them, but straining on the last few Set 2 for 15 reps is the same and straining on the last few Set 3 for 12 reps, higher weight for all reps and straining on the last few Set 4 for 10 reps, higher weight for all reps and straining on the last few Sometimes you might find that you go up to much on the any set and can't finish them this is called to failure, not to call anyone names just that your muscles failing. You'll work out the kinks after while and once you have a better idea of your limitations you'll be more precise with your weight selections. I just started lifting heavy a few weeks ago and I'm getting better at choosing my weights finally. Was going way overboard in the begining and couldn't make it through my 1st and 2nd sets cause I was starting with too much.
PoolMaster1990 Posts: 164 Joined: 2005/06/09	2005/06/14, 02:41 PM yeah his way it a bit clearer lol -------------- ~If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z, X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.
Staplez Posts: 7 Joined: 2005/06/09	2005/06/14, 05:28 PM ============ Quoting from sstump1: Pools got it! Set 1 for 15 reps means you do 15 curls at a weight you can get through all them, but straining on the last few Set 2 for 15 reps is the same and straining on the last few Set 3 for 12 reps, higher weight for all reps and straining on the last few Set 4 for 10 reps, higher weight for all reps and straining on the last few Sometimes you might find that you go up to much on the any set and can't finish them this is called to failure, not to call anyone names just that your muscles failing. You'll work out the kinks after while and once you have a better idea of your limitations you'll be more precise with your weight selections. I just started lifting heavy a few weeks ago and I'm getting better at choosing my weights finally. Was going way overboard in the begining and couldn't make it through my 1st and 2nd sets cause I was starting with too much. ============= But if I am doing something like push-ups, then what do I mark in the "pounds" section? I am not using weights! What do I put, my own weight? Lol.