Amount of Weight per Set

[Steve.T]

Hey guys, when you are doing a set of say 3 or 4 for an exercise, are you increasing the weights, maintaining the weights, or lowering the weights as you go on. Such as, DB Bicep Curling 30, 35, 40, or 35, 35, 35, or 45, 40, 35. Kind of a "dumb" question, but I'd appreciate the answer, thanks

[Train817]

Usually you would lower the reps and increase the weights. There are a bunch of different philosophies out there but most people would agree with that.

I personally do a light warmup set (10-12), then go 8, 8, 6, failure.

[Orlando1234977]

For me the plan is always straight sets, but all 3 styles you mentioned are usually done over the course of a workout, or at least every other. In an ideal world, you can progress 5% every week and do straight sets with the increased weight, but, sometimes you can do more, sometimes less.
Listen to your body after every set, it has all the answers.

[John Prophet]

reaD my reply here http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...1#post96305451

[labradarep]

The first thing you have to do is figure out what your goal is. Then with that in mind the first variable you plan for is the # of repetitions you need to accomplish that goal. Reps dictate the intensity (weight you will use) of the exercise. You should always try to use an intensity( weight/load) that allows you to do your Repetition Max for that # of reps.

As you progress from beginner to intermediate or intermediate to advanced you will begin to utilize different loading parameters( sets, reps, rest periods, tempo)

Stick to the basics & try not to make it too complicated. As long as you are making gains stick with the program you are on. When the gains stop it is time to change , at least the reps.

Enjoy the Journey!!