How many reps max in one set before you decide its time to increase weight?

[BornagaininUES]

Like what is the threshold?

If you were to have only one set to grind out as many reps as possible when lifting, after which number would it just make sense to increase the weight?

[Incelsavior]

Like what is the threshold?

If you were to have only one set to grind out as many reps as possible when lifting, after which number would it just make sense to increase the weight?

Obviously depends on your goals. Most oly weightlifters stick to 3 RM on compound lifts so it'd be a good idea to add weight if your 3 RM becomes easy if you train for strength, for example.

[Shortfuze]

For me, if I can rep up to 15 reps without too much of a struggle, then it's time to increase the weight.

[BornagaininUES]

For me, if I can rep up to 15 reps without too much of a struggle, then it's time to increase the weight.

What about 15 reps and you struggle in the final 3?

[HockeyBacon18]

What about 15 reps and you struggle in the final 3?

increase weight, lower the reps.

have a range. once you hit that high end of range, increase weight and aim for lower end of range

[SoutheastBeast1]

10 reps.

6-8 range crew

[guest89]

According to the nerds. You make the most amount of hypertrophy gains in a 5-30 rep range. Most high level lifters will agree ideal hypertrophy ranges are from 8-12 reps. However different people/muscle groups respond differently. For back I prefer 8-12 reps. For chest 15-20 reps. For delts 20-30 reps. For biceps 8-10 reps. For triceps 15-20 reps.


I also prefer to train to failure. Not any missed reps mind you but to the point where I know I can't do another rep without break form/cheating the weight.

I know the nerds claim stopping with 2 or 3 reps 'in reserve' works just as good. But the problem is if you are training consistently and are getting stronger. Its hard to know if you have 2 or 3 reps left in the tank.


So I rep it out until I don't have anymore left in the tank. I'd say most of the 'jacked' brahs I've worked out with do the same. Absolutely nobody I know IRL is leaving reps in reserve. Especially on their final set on an exercise.

[kusok]

Depends. What exercise? Your primary heavy movement like squat or secondary isolation movement like bicep curls?

And depends on the goals too.

[Dreyth]

I dont go above 12

[Shysty021]

13

8-12 crew

[Scoobiedoobydoo]

I usually go from 6 to 10. Sometimes jump up at 8.
That applies for main lifts. Like bench, bb row
For deads, squats & pull ups, from 3-5/6
Isolation/higher rep work bout 10-12/15
Facepulls, abs ect didelychit, 15-20

[crupiea]

I do 5 reps for 3 sets. I am looking for strength gains.

The next work out i lower the weight to about 70-75% and do 8 reps for 3 sets.

next work out I go to about 80-85% for 6 reps for 3 sets.

Then add 5 lbs or so to the 5 rep sets for the next workout. Then repeat the process.

Everything gradually increases with this set up and I dont kill myself going heavy all the time.

[drakkarman]

i dont increase the weight but i start off heavy or really heavy and stay there . 20 reps in each set

[PinotNoirWine]

anywhere from 10-15

[Ratfish]

if it takes more than 20 to finish the beer, I increase the size of beer

[OGfrom06]

5 reps you ritards

[Muzzlrpress]

If I can do more than 12, up it.

My main lifts are all in the lower rep ranges though

[nikeoneplatinum]

The big 3 lifts, i like sets of 6-7, 8 tops, if I get 8 i add weight. Stuff where contraction is more important like curls or tri's or lat pulldowns, i like 8, so i'll add weight if i go over 8. I rarely do sets of 10. Not saying it's optimal, it's just what i do.

[IntelExchange]

One week I increase the reps by 1, the next week i decrease the reps by 1 but add up in weight

[BornagaininUES]

Depends. What exercise? Your primary heavy movement like squat or secondary isolation movement like bicep curls?

And depends on the goals too.

Let's say bicep curls