When I've done about 8 reps on moderate weight and I want to push out those last reps, I tend to do about 3 more, but they would have the range of half reps. In reality, I can, at that time, only do one more FULL rep (squeeze it out); resulting in 9 reps total.
This makes me feel like I haven't given it my all and should've done a few more reps.
So the question: for effective training (emphase on building muscle mass) should I do those 8 full reps then 3 more half reps or 8 full reps then one more slowly squeezed last full rep?
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09-19-2009, 06:13 AM #15% Body Fat
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Question about the last reps of a set
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09-19-2009, 07:12 AM #2Registered User
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Normally I will do them to failure and even on
my last few reps have a friend help me with some negative reps I typically don't count reps in a set"Pain Is Just Weakness Leaving The Body"
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09-19-2009, 07:42 AM #3Bootless Errand
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Stop the set when you can't get another rep with good form.
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09-19-2009, 08:00 AM #4Registered Abuser
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You don't have to go to failure on every set, might be worth pushing those extra few half reps sometimes as long as it is safe to and you aren't running the risk of injury.
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09-19-2009, 08:04 AM #5Original Neanderthal
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I don't know why.....but you just have the face of someone I would like to punch....Originally Posted by taldridge85
No offence tho. It's just my man-time of the month.
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09-19-2009, 08:09 AM #6Home Gym User
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Wow. I normally agree with your responses. But this one makes you look like a douche.Originally Posted by theapexxxx
OP- What Ironwill2008 said is your answer.My workout log ---> http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=133269973
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09-19-2009, 08:16 AM #7Registered User
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MMMMMMKKKK Carrot Top...its okay i understand everyone gets sand in their twat at some time or another.....Originally Posted by theapexxxx
Last edited by taldridge85; 09-19-2009 at 08:22 AM.
"Pain Is Just Weakness Leaving The Body"
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09-19-2009, 08:22 AM #8Registered User
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WTF??? I think it would be wise to keep your misdirected anger to yourself.Originally Posted by theapexxxx
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09-19-2009, 08:32 AM #9Original Neanderthal
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Alright, misdirected anger aside......Originally Posted by gbg
OP, You don't have to go to complete failure every set.
Theres nothing wrong with stopping when form is being compromised.
But, if you feel like your cheating yourself, but don't want to compromise form either,
try either doing a drop set and continuing with lower weight, or even doing a compounding set by doing some BW pushups after your bench press.
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09-19-2009, 08:35 AM #10Original Neanderthal
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I don't get the carrot top comment, tho..... I don't have red hair.....Originally Posted by taldridge85
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09-19-2009, 08:44 AM #11Registered User
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i understand that...said it because i thought ya looked like carrot top in the pic it was all in fun i don't take stuff on the internet serious lol....Originally Posted by theapexxxx
as far as doing every set to failure i mis read the question i thought he asking about on his final set..but either way as everyone else has said still make sure you maintain correct form. thats why i have a friend help with negative reps...to ensure that my form is still correct. Just my preference i guess..but no you don't HAVE to go to failure everytime."Pain Is Just Weakness Leaving The Body"
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09-19-2009, 08:46 AM #12Registered User
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Originally Posted by Physickk
Yep, I do as many reps as I can with good form, then the last few I tend to cheat and force them out, nothing wrong with that.
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