for every exercise on my body, i try to hit exactly 8 reps. im gaining only for hypertrophy at the moment. is it okay that im doing this? or do some exercises require more/less reps for hypertrophy?
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12-07-2005, 01:41 PM #1
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12-07-2005, 02:08 PM #3
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using a set number of reps for everything is okay, if you do it like this:
Let's use Squats for example. Week 1 you load the bar up with a weight you KNOW you can do 8 times. for ex. 250, set 1 you get 8 reps, set 2 you get 7 reps, set 3 you only get 6 reps. Stick with that weight for the next time you do squats and then lets say you get 8,8,7 add weight probably 5lbs maybe 10 if you get 8,8,8 add 10lbs for next week. If you keep pushing yourself and keep progressing it will work and you wont get used to it.PLEASE check-out my Training Team's site: www.ironbrothers.com
1160 Total @ 212 BW(Dec 9, 2006)
Squat - 455
Bench - 250
Deadlift - 455
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12-07-2005, 02:16 PM #4
actually, thats basically what i do. i dont pick a certain weight and keep doing 8 reps...no way. i adjust my weight always to try to hit 8, but sometimes hit 9 or 7. for example if i do a set with 100 pounds and i do 9 reps, ill increase it by 5 pounds to try to hit 8. so yea, basically thats what you're saying
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12-07-2005, 02:18 PM #5
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12-07-2005, 02:19 PM #6Originally Posted by all_hail_islam
deadlifts....10,10,8,6,4,2
barbell rows...12,10,8,6
pullups...7-10, 4, sets
seated low rows....3 sets of 7
lat pulldowns...2 sets of 15
I mean if you are getting just crazy results go for it man. I guess I just don't understand why you wouldn't mix it up. I think many people for one exercise will stick with a certain range or a set number but I think it would be better to mix it up instead of doing every set and exercise the same reops.
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12-07-2005, 03:18 PM #10
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Originally Posted by fyrman
LOL!PLEASE check-out my Training Team's site: www.ironbrothers.com
1160 Total @ 212 BW(Dec 9, 2006)
Squat - 455
Bench - 250
Deadlift - 455
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12-07-2005, 06:09 PM #12
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Originally Posted by all_hail_islam
P.S. When the f*** did Milos say that high reps made for definition???????PLEASE check-out my Training Team's site: www.ironbrothers.com
1160 Total @ 212 BW(Dec 9, 2006)
Squat - 455
Bench - 250
Deadlift - 455
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12-08-2005, 11:34 AM #18
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Originally Posted by getgot211
Originally Posted by Flex500
all_hail_islam: When I made those original smart@$$ comments I was joking around with fyrman, I didnt say a f'n thing about you. I originally opened this thread to help you out, and I did by answering your questions and then telling you NOT to beleive that rediculous bullsh!t about high reps equals defintion. If you cant take the fact that I corrected you on beleiving the same misconception that THOUSANDS of people still follow to this day for some odd reason, then stay away from the forums b/c as Flex500 said, this isnt even a topic for debate it is merely a MYTH that is been disproven for a long ass time and EVERYONE with any sense knows its not true and will tell you its NOT true, so shall we keep bumpin this here thread up so more people can agree with me, or are you gonna accept and admit that you are wrong and stop making an a$$ of yourself????Last edited by ProWrestler; 12-08-2005 at 11:37 AM.
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1160 Total @ 212 BW(Dec 9, 2006)
Squat - 455
Bench - 250
Deadlift - 455
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12-08-2005, 06:48 PM #20
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Originally Posted by all_hail_islamPLEASE check-out my Training Team's site: www.ironbrothers.com
1160 Total @ 212 BW(Dec 9, 2006)
Squat - 455
Bench - 250
Deadlift - 455
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12-08-2005, 08:28 PM #22Originally Posted by ProWrestler
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12-09-2005, 04:41 AM #24
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Originally Posted by all_hail_islamPLEASE check-out my Training Team's site: www.ironbrothers.com
1160 Total @ 212 BW(Dec 9, 2006)
Squat - 455
Bench - 250
Deadlift - 455
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12-09-2005, 05:02 AM #25
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i think that each body reacts to different rep ranges.......... and i think people should work in many different rep ranges...... look at MP he is one of the strongest people in the world (and all time) and some of his excerises he uses high reps.......some weeks i work heavy but some i go for higher reps..
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