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...dividual workouts but...
...your weekly volume is aboot the same. Under this hypothetical workout 3 sets in one workout per week is approximately equivalent to 1 set in one workout 3 times per wee...
Indeed, I have a pretty good handle on the pec (dip...chest w/ tri assist) and lat(chin...lattisimus dorsi w/ pectoral assist) workout in my routine.... I was looking for something to work on the area...
Many of us here prefer to use shorter sets. Try taking some of those 3 sets of 20 reps each you're doing and adding weight so that you're about as tired but after only 12 reps. I think you&#...
...is is what I'm doing right now: cardio 4 to 5 times a week, about an hour. workout twice a week: 2 sets of chin-ups lat pull-down 2 sets 2 sets back 'row' (upper back) incline bench dum...
i went in today, did 3 sets of wide grip pullups(around 8 reps), 3 sets of closegrip pull downs(12, 10, 8) and 3 sets of curls(2 sets of 5 each hand with 35lb hammer curls and a set with a 60 lb barbe...
...for about 2 months hardcore. For the last month I've been doing one muscle per day mon chest 24-27 sets tues shoulder 18-21 sets weds back 18-21 sets thurs biceps 18-21 sets fri triceps 18-21 set...
...on't.
Another example, let's say you're doing 5x5 with a given weight. The first two sets are tough but you get them. On the next set, if that 4th rep has me wondering whether I can...
...knows of a meet within 2 hrs drive of Vancouver)).
2) What is the rationale for the large number of sets performed after the sets at the highest weight? I have been exhausted after the top sets an...
...he ought to be able do move more weight without much bother. I also recommend he consider doing shorter sets, perhaps 5 sets of 6 instead of 3 sets of 10, in order to remain fresher and keep a focus o...
...using this program for a few weeks now; http://www.t-mag.com/html/body_118gvt.html (short summary; 10 sets of up to 10 reps, 60 sec breaks, 60% of max 1RM weight).
and I'm pretty convinced ...
...er again...10, 9, 8 etc. Personally, if I do more than 10 reps I get bored, I generally do 8 reps for 2 sets then as many as I can for the third, when I can do 3 sets of 8 I'll increase the weigh...
...yle of routine everyone here does??? does this work better??? it shows a routine that has a total of 22 sets on one day!!! different muscles or not thats a long day..how long is the waiting between se...
...that I'm back at it. When I was in for some exercise I used to do a circuit...I would do two light sets, 10 reps each for each muscles. I would usually do two quick sets and two circuits.
Ex:...
...of explaining why the things we do in and outside of the weight room work (or don't). Why do three sets? Why do five sets? So far most of the questions I've seen on this forum can be address...
...done in 1 hour. I am also trying to shed about 20-25 unwanted pounds with my work out. I am doing three sets for each exercise that I do and I am doing about 10 reps every set. I am working all the ma...
...so wanted to know the best way to do crunches? I usually crunch and then do 2-3 pulses and make about 3 sets of 10-12 with a 15Kg weight, then when I've done 3 sets I do straight crunches until I...
...same weight plateau.
i need advice on plateau busting and growth. here's my typical workout. 3 sets of 8, 8 & 6 reps respectively for barbell bench press, incline dumbell bench press and ...
...it in the next workout.
Change the intensity level and/or reps every few weeks. Work out a plan. Do sets of 8 reps for x weeks, then sets of 6 reps for y weeks, etc.
Jeff out ......
...xibility seems like the problem to me.
Do some light chest and shoulder stretches and light warm up sets before work sets. This applies to any chest workout.
The best solution is to quit using...
There are different kind of supersets: one involves doing movements for different muscle groups back to back, usually to save time and increase energy output. Another is to target the same muscle with...
...body workouts on a M/W/F schedule, with some running at least twice a week. But the idea of doing fewer sets with 95% of the results is very appealing. Doing as many sets but with more exercises for e...
The last few sessions, I've been getting sudden sharp headaches on the heaviest of the first few sets
I vote for number 1. Target sets in the 6-10 rep range.
Any tips after missing a week of working out because of feeling sick? Do you reduce the number of sets and reps and take it slow until your muscles are firm once again?
...ng a technique like the Weider Heavy/Light Principle, working up to 160lbs in the bench press for three sets of 10 on his heavy days and then repping out for 20-30 reps with 100lbs on his light days. ...
I'm not a big fan of doing sets specifically targeting the triceps. Is there any good compound exercise that can train a major muscle group as well as the triceps? How about benching?
...re is no reason to do that many reps. Increase the weight so you can get no more than 8-10 reps, do 3-4 sets, and you're done. Abs should be trained like any other muscle....
...multiple-weighted, rubber medicine balls that I can throw against a wall. On Keith's advice, I did sets of 5 with the weighted ball, immediately followed by sets of five with the regular ball.
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If you have access to equipment, a brief couple sets 2-3x per week will maintain your strength. How long have you used that rep scheme? What are your goals? Strength or hypertrophy?
...I heed Keith's advice to go deep. I gather I should keep the reps pretty high still? I was doing 2 sets of 10....
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