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chiko Posts: 24 Joined: 2003/08/12	2003/08/12, 07:41 PM While training and doing the reps(usually 4 sets), where should i start in weights from the min to the max? At the moment i was using 40 lbs, 2 sets of 15 reps. -------------- \'Play it loud while you workout!\'
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/08/13, 03:14 PM Not sure what you mean, but you can try 40#-12 reps, 45#-10 reps, 50#-8 reps and if you do 4 sets, 55#-5 reps or to failure. This seems to be a good way to spice up an old routine. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
Senti Posts: 27 Joined: 2003/02/02	2003/08/13, 04:50 PM I usualy try to do consistant weight, for 4 sets at 15 reps per set, but im new to all this, so there is a good chance it counterproductive, i dont know, im still on 12lb dumbell cirls, like i said i just receantly started. (actualy i took a weeks and ahalf break, then only 4 weeks befor it, but im realy tying to keep with it, at least i didnt stop all toghter)
chiko Posts: 24 Joined: 2003/08/12	2003/08/13, 08:10 PM so an increments of 5 lbs should do it? according to the training that i picked, you need to key in the weights you used for each set... i guess i should try that for a week to see how it goes. tks redhead! for senti: even if you stop for a few days, keep at it. i noticed that my bicep grown a bit, since i am starting a new thing next week. i am going to measure chest, waist, arms, legs, calfs and go from there. tks guys! -------------- \'Play it loud while you workout!\'
salazar55555 Posts: 78 Joined: 2003/06/22	2003/08/13, 08:49 PM Go from max to min doing the same amount of reps. -------------- You got to do it to get the chicks
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/08/14, 12:47 PM I didn't see nearly the gains I wanted before doing it this way. Good luck. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
inv3rt Posts: 67 Joined: 2003/07/28	2003/08/20, 05:18 PM I didn't show very good results with stripping weight over a workout. I personally think if I have to strip, I'm doing too much weight. My routine: 2 sets of a weight I can do 10-15 reps of. I give 60 seconds between each set resting the muscle. Then I move to a totally different part of the body. Once I've worked that part I move BACK to biceps, in a different exercise, then go BACK to the second body part workout. Doing this three times over leaves me completely exhausted. Have a workout partner help you with the last few if you can't finish them, and then hold the weight up for as long as I can for that final rep. The weight falls slowly and then have your bud pull the bar/dumbells back up and hold it again (At least for 10 seconds each time). These are called negatives, and REALLY work you hard. 10-15 reps works perfectly for me. Using a weight any less, and it's too heavy, and I'm not in proper form, any more and it's too light, and not working the muscle nearly enough. For example, on Monday I work biceps and my middle/upper back. 2 sets of standing dumbell curls. 2 sets of T bar rows. 2 sets of preacher curls. 2 sets of machine pulldowns. 2 sets of concentration dumbell curls. 2 sets of Single arm dumbbell rows
inv3rt Posts: 67 Joined: 2003/07/28	2003/08/20, 05:19 PM Had to add this- One thing to remember though, don't ever stick to one single routine. Your muscles become used to it and your growth will slow. Throw in some odd days where you work endurance, or change your workout completely. :)
chiko Posts: 24 Joined: 2003/08/12	2003/08/29, 07:37 PM Tks guys for your suggestions, but i was concern about the weights that i use for the second, third, and forth set. for ex. if i do 15 reps with 40 lbs for each exercise for different body parts as the first set, then i use 50 lbs for the second set... will that help to reach my goal, to gain mass? -------------- 'Play it loud while you workout!'