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09-20-2004, 05:26 PM
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how to determine max weight that i can lift
what is the best way for me to determine the max weight that i can lift? here is why i'm asking...i have an ectomorph body type (tall and skinny) and all the reading that i have done suggest that i should do around 60-80% of my max weight for 5-6 reps for 3 sets. so i want to see what my max weight is so i can do the math. am i supposed to do 1 rep of high weight and stop at that? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
gk
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09-20-2004, 05:30 PM
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09-20-2004, 06:33 PM
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those calculators aren't accurate for everyone.
the best way is to just do the lift.
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09-20-2004, 06:34 PM
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unless you're a powerlifter, stay away from maxing out.
just pick up a db, and set a goal, say, 6-8. if you can do more than 8reps, get more weight. if you can't do 6, get less weight. easy.
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09-20-2004, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by $AJ
unless you're a powerlifter, stay away from maxing out.
just pick up a db, and set a goal, say, 6-8. if you can do more than 8reps, get more weight. if you can't do 6, get less weight. easy.
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actually, 9-12 reprange is the best for sarcoplasmic hypertrophy- size gains. i go for low reps personally anyway i like the strength
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09-20-2004, 06:57 PM
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dont use those calculators, just max out. according to the calculator, my max goodmorning should be 169 pounds, when in reality its 195
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09-20-2004, 06:59 PM
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Ask a trainer in your gym to help you do your 1RM. They're used to it..
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09-20-2004, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Apo
actually, 9-12 reprange is the best for sarcoplasmic hypertrophy- size gains.
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09-20-2004, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by grannyklump
what is the best way for me to determine the max weight that i can lift? here is why i'm asking...i have an ectomorph body type (tall and skinny) and all the reading that i have done suggest that i should do around 60-80% of my max weight for 5-6 reps for 3 sets. so i want to see what my max weight is so i can do the math. am i supposed to do 1 rep of high weight and stop at that? any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
gk
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Put a weight on the bench/squat/deadlift that you think you can do once, and no more than once and give it hell. If you can't do it, lower the weight and try again... Very simple really.
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09-20-2004, 08:00 PM
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thanks, thats it!
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exactly what i needed. thanks!
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09-20-2004, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Heisman
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Explian please
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09-20-2004, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Heisman
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haha 
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Originally Posted by Dark Phoenix
Explian please
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because there's others factors like TUT to consider. 4reps @ , say, 6seconds/rep is more work done than 8reps @ 1second/rep.
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10-27-2004, 01:51 PM
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I agree with the calculator, it was an idea that I'm glad someone took it a step further and has it like this, nothing is constant with the human body, but how strong you are now is constant and can be measured ! congrats !!!
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10-27-2004, 05:41 PM
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Shutup and lift...bitches
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Originally Posted by Heisman
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10-27-2004, 05:43 PM
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Shutup and lift...bitches
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Originally Posted by AlxandrTheGreat
Put a weight on the bench/squat/deadlift that you think you can do once, and no more than once and give it hell. If you can't do it, lower the weight and try again... Very simple really.
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And at the point, you have already depleted energy and mental focus, not very accurate....
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10-27-2004, 11:33 PM
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everyday's not the same, someday i can lift heavy weight but next day i couldn't. As everyone has said, try 8reps first if u can do over 8reps then increase the weight... its just simple as it 
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