Hey,
I'm currently doing 5 sets for each muscle group but was wondering how you arrange your reps for your sets.
I currently do:
7 reps (30 second break)
7 reps (30 second break)
6 reps (30 second break)
8 reps (60 second break)
7 reps
I also do not change the weight each set.
But was wondering if I should change where I do the most reps and the least reps. I'm usually shaking a tiny bit when pulling the last rep on the final set so i think im practically spot on for pushing myself to the do-able limit without injury.
What would you suggest with the sets should I re-arrange them for better results ? I don't know what is technically best or the science behind what would be best.
I am doing my weightlifting for increasing muscle mass more than anything else.
Hope you can help.
Thanks
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Thread: Sets and Reps & biggest burn?
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07-16-2011, 03:33 PM #1
Sets and Reps & biggest burn?
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07-16-2011, 03:45 PM #4
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This.
While a short rest interval like that certainly promotes intensity, it leads to premature fatigue and is therefore not optimal for powerlifting and most bodybuilding approaches. Generally, shorter rest intervals are used with isolation-style movements, while compound movements require higher rest times.
I perform an average of four sets per movement, usually ramping upwards. On some movements, I'll keep the same resistance.Bodybuilding is 60% training and 50% diet. Yes that adds up to 110%, because that's what you should be giving it. Change the inside, and the physique will follow.
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Rest between sets becomes increasingly more important as the weight increases. As others have said, if you don't give yourself enough of a break in between you may be cutting yourself short. One approach that I often use, if you enjoy keeping things moving along, is to pair up two different/opposite exercises and alternate them one set at a time, back to back. It is common for me to pair up barbell curls with tricep extensions or bench press with lat pulldowns. When I'm done with one set I go right to the next then repeat until I finish all of my sets. Keeps the blood pumping and also a good time saver for me as well.
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No need to increase the weight every set (unless of course that is your personal style of lifting). Just choose a weight that allows you to work within your desired set & rep range and continue to work out progressively. The one goal that truly matters is working towards increasing the amount of either reps or weight lifted on a regular basis. As long as you do so you'll continue to progress, regardless of your personal methods.
Last edited by terman1; 07-16-2011 at 05:35 PM.
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07-16-2011, 06:34 PM #14
I have only started training these last 7 days doing it 3 times a week was my aim.
I've not done squats im working on upper body instead of my legs.
I currently do:
Zottoman Curls for biceps.
Push-ups for chest (haven't started this yet unless some one knows a better option? thats safe to do without a spotter)
and
Weighted Bench Dip for triceps.
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07-16-2011, 07:02 PM #15
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07-16-2011, 07:27 PM #20
if you don't want to develop legs (which IMO is like buying an old mustang and restoring completely the interior and body paint but never fixing the engine. you might be looking pretty fine but you ain't going nowhere with a dead engine) atleast do squats cause they are so much fun
Loves deadlifting so much want to become coroner
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07-16-2011, 07:29 PM #21
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07-16-2011, 07:58 PM #23
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07-16-2011, 07:59 PM #24
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07-16-2011, 08:02 PM #25
Well given i have not asked any thing to do with squats and have no interest into it you have taken over the thread about it. There is more to life than just squats. lol.
I'm not pretending it didn't happen im just ignoring anything to do with squats - i have no interest in squats so don't waste your time going off topic about them.
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You are right. There is life beyond squats. There are other good (though not as good IMO) exercises for your lower body. Which of them would you like to know about?
BTW: Few here are likely to waste their time giving 'advice' to a puny little noob who wants to do bench dips, pushups and bicep curls as his routine.
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07-16-2011, 08:08 PM #27
None at the moment im still creating my plans for upper body. Namely chest - i do push-ups but im getting to a point where im doing too many push-ups for the chest for it to be not a v.effective method. And i don't have room for a bench so i need to work out a method to do chest with my limitations.
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07-16-2011, 08:12 PM #28
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07-16-2011, 08:17 PM #29
For my muscle mass its mainly for my appearance than my strength - im not bothered if i get strong just want to have some size
I know i have to do my legs but I've still got to note it all down so i got a routine. I have done my arms now im writing out a routine for my chest, then my abs then my legs.
Just keeping myself organised so i don't get confused whilst writing it all out
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07-16-2011, 08:23 PM #30
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Gotta work legs just once a week
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