I have two simple questions. I have been working out for some time, but would like to add two exercises to my routine and don't know what resistance I should start out at. I'm 5'7, 165. I leg press 360 x 12 reps. I do reverse flies at 45 x 10 reps. My military press is 100 x 8 reps.
My question is about squats and upright rows. Based on my leg press, how much should I start my squat reps at? Based on my shoulder strength, how much should I do upright rows at?
I realize that your answers are not going to be 100% correct. I just don't want to waste 30 minutes or more at the gym trying to figure out how much I should lift.
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Thread: How much weight should I lift?
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01-30-2006, 02:17 PM #1Registered User
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How much weight should I lift?
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01-30-2006, 02:18 PM #2T-Man
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It's not going to take 30 mins ffs. Squats: start with one plate either side. Easy? Make it 2 plates. Harder? Try adding some 10s. And so on.
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01-30-2006, 02:20 PM #3Registered User
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you can leg press more than that. throw more weight on, you'd be surprised how strong your legs really are. 360 is only 4 plates to a side, not counting the platform. my guess is you'd be able to easily crank out 6-7 a side, i guess depending on the sled.Originally Posted by jb6080
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01-30-2006, 03:12 PM #4Registered User
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Only one way to find out
Start light, I wouldnt go any where near failure the first couple of times you do either lift."Leave the pump in the bedroom and add some damn weight to the bar" - Dave Tate
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01-30-2006, 03:54 PM #5Registered User
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Start with the bar to get form right.
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01-30-2006, 05:49 PM #6Banned
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no kidding, are you gonna ask a question for every new exercise you ever add? try it out light, add weight, get a feel for it, 5-10 minutes tops.Originally Posted by daninthemix
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01-30-2006, 05:54 PM #7Registered User
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What is the worst that could happen? You actually use a workout LEARNING something?
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