Rookie Question for Sets, Reps and Weight...

[UH60MTP13]

Was reviewing the one year workout guide by Todd Opheim and am just starting out.

I know this is a bit of a rookie question, but where it says perform 3 sets of 12 / 10/ 8 reps, should i be increasing weight for each set typically? For example, i do a set of benchpress at 100 lbs x 12, do i go to 105 x 10, then 110 x 8? Or is it mean that you'll use 100 for all three sets, with the rep goal reduced for projected fatigue. Thanks in advance!

[Juicy Sauce]

usual you warm up with the lower weight at higher reps. then increase the weight. increase it if you can but dont injure yourself or it will set you back.

remember you are different so do what works for you.

[ironwill2008]

For example, i do a set of benchpress at 100 lbs x 12, do i go to 105 x 10, then 110 x 8?

^^^^ Unless that particular program states otherwise, do it like this, increasing the weight (which will drop the reps) at each set.

[YoMoMsB]

I generally do something like this to warm up -

EX. for Bench Press, lets say a work set of 135

45(bar)x15, 95x10-12, 115x6-8, 125x2-4

[UH60MTP13]

Thanks all for your input! Sounds silly but i've got a long time without knowing that. I knew there were specific programs out there that called for that, but just didnt know that was the general technique (unless otherwise stated) for decreasing reps.