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Hello, I've been lifting for 7 days now

kpkiller85 Posts: 4 Joined: 2003/09/01	2003/09/01, 08:05 PM I've been lifting weights for about...7 days now. How many repetitions and sets of what should I do to get the best results? For me, I think the chest area (boobs) are the hardest part to get it trained. Is Bench Press best for working out the chest area? I weight 70~73 kg and I am 180cm... Also, I don't know what to eat...but I have SOME love handles that I want to get rid of =/ not that I am obese =)) I read the forums, but without stickies, it's hard =// Thanks to everyone for their replies!!
kpkiller85 Posts: 4 Joined: 2003/09/01	2003/09/01, 08:07 PM I'm looking to work out at least 5 times a week, an hour interval, and I wish to get the results as soon as possible because I'll be working as a lifeguard pretty soon =)) And since I'm a beginner, all the abbreviations are all new to me... Also, my arm hurts!!!!!!! I've been working for 7 days straight, about an hour interval, and have been swimming after working out... Thanks in advance!!!
echohype Posts: 57 Joined: 2003/08/27	2003/09/01, 09:30 PM the chest area you are referring to is called pectorals, pecs. Do not expect result sin 7 days, 2 weeks, or quick, it's not realistic. Good things take time. I'd suggest getting on a mass building program here(free) and following it. Pain is common, but do not over do it. Good luck
Greenlee Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/01/17	2003/09/01, 10:57 PM Let's see here...Have you thought about a high intensity work out regiment. I am doing high intensity training, and I love it. I work out one area a day, but with each exercise I only do one set of my max. It involves high weight. Usually on my upper body I max out anywhere from 16-25 depending upon the exercise and the weight, and on my lower body I max out anywhere from 20-45 depending upon the weight and the exercise once again. It is a great work out for strength building
drio Posts: 288 Joined: 2003/04/22	2003/09/02, 10:20 AM Regarding reps.. Do 3 or 4 reps of about 13. Take a 30 second breather between reps. Check out the free programs here and decide which area you'd like to focus on. Good luck! -------------- Dont wait! Procrastinate NOW! =)
inv3rt Posts: 67 Joined: 2003/07/28	2003/09/02, 12:09 PM Just clarifying, I believe DRIO meant to say 3 or 4 sets of about 13 (10-15 reps). It all depends on what your goal is. Are you male or female? Fill in your profile with vital information so we can help you attain your goals!!! =D
kpkiller85 Posts: 4 Joined: 2003/09/01	2003/09/02, 02:18 PM I'm a male by the way, Also, I looked for the mass bulding program and it does different parts each day, but I'll only be able to work 2 or 3 of my body parts per day, with only 4 sets for part. (20 reps, 17, 16,15 like that) Is that enough?
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/09/02, 02:52 PM No one, yet, has mentioned that 7 days with no rest is probably too much. You should have some rest days in there somewhere. Muscles grow during the resting time, not the working time. Try taking a day off from lifting every 3 or 4 days. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/09/02, 03:01 PM This is the first time I looked at this post, and azredhead57, this is the first thing I would have inquired about too. ============ Quoting from azredhead57: No one, yet, has mentioned that 7 days with no rest is probably too much. You should have some rest days in there somewhere. Muscles grow during the resting time, not the working time. Try taking a day off from lifting every 3 or 4 days. ============= -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron