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Posted by: the ripper

for me i'll do 5 different exercices for each bodypart, except for legs. 1 exercice totals of 4 sets. some say its 2 much, some disagree, what do u guys think???

Posted by: syntekz

It's a matter of sets, not exercises for me...

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Larger muscle groups I'll do around 6 sets.

Smaller muscles I'll do 2 - 3 sets...

Posted by: Rob_NC

Are you a beginner? If so, stick to the basic movements such as squats, bench, deadlift, etc. Get your mass built up before trying to shape and define it. Quality is better than quantity.

Posted by: syntekz

Quote:

Originally posted by Rob_NC
Get your mass built up before trying to shape and define it.

Shape your muscle? Didn't know you could do that...

Posted by: rks1969

Start w/ basic compound movements bench,squat,dead lift.Once you attain a good power base & some size then worry about trying to refine & cut up.Don't put on to much fat if you can help it,keep your foods clean & balanced.If you overwork yourself gains will come slowly & you'll feel like you're going nowhere fast.Rememeber---you don't grow in the gym,you grow while you recouperate(the body repairs itself).
I try to stay w/ 3 exercises @ 4 sets of 8-12 reps each for small muscle groups & 4-6 exercises @ 4 sets 6-15 reps for large muscle groups(legs & back).
You'll go thru alot of routines to find what's best for you.

Posted by: kuso

20 sets for bi`s.....I can see them shrinking now!!

It will really depend on your split I think, as the amount of sets I do on, for example tri`s will change if I`m doing a Chest/Tri split compared to a Back/ Tri split.

Posted by: Scotty the Body

I'd drop your exercises down to like the others said. You could probably come up with a two week routine where you did diffrent exercises for the same muscles one week to the second then repeat.

Something like for Bi's say

First week
Standing BB curls
Preacher curls

Second week
incline DB curls
Hammer curls

Posted by: bigtom422

I usually only do, at the most, five exercises per musclegroup. I have recently dropped it down to 3 or 4 though.

Posted by: tigress

I usually only do 3-4 exercises per bodypart. 3-4 working sets per exercise.

Posted by: Rob_NC

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Originally posted by syntekz

Shape your muscle? Didn't know you could do that...

Well, general muscle shape is predefined by your genetics, but you can alter the way it looks. It's really not shaping per sey.

Posted by: Prince

For small muscle groups (arms) I do 1-2 exercises, for larger 2-3 (legs).

Posted by: syntekz

Quote:

Originally posted by Rob_NC
Well, general muscle shape is predefined by your genetics, but you can alter the way it looks. It's really not shaping per sey.

Maybe with the use of synthol...

Posted by: bigtom422

well, synthol wouldnt be a permanant thing, it is just an oil (or so I thought)

Posted by: puregains

I can generally only do 2 excerses , thats putting all me energy into it. Aslo I most often do the excerise to failure, til I can lift no more both times.

Posted by: gopro

Quote:

Originally posted by the ripper
for me i'll do 5 different exercices for each bodypart, except for legs. 1 exercice totals of 4 sets. some say its 2 much, some disagree, what do u guys think???

Too much volume! 8-10 sets for larger muscle groups. 4-8 for smaller ones.

Posted by: 101Tazman

3 excerises and 3 to 4 set dependinging on wich muscle group.
Only one min. between sets. In and out of the gym within an hour!

Posted by: big_lou

you can do as many sets and all different sorts of exercises but if you do not have good form then all you are doing is wasting your time!

Posted by: gopro

Good form is essential for sure...but if you do too many sets and put yourself into a state of overtraining, you will not grow...period.

Posted by: stephen71

For arms that too many sets. You should probably only do about 16 sets max for larger body parts also.

Posted by: gopro

Quote:

Originally posted by gopro

Too much volume! 8-10 sets for larger muscle groups. 4-8 for smaller ones.

If you are natural with average genetics, anymore than this and you will probably overtrain. If you don't, than you are training like a pussy!

Posted by: Robboe

lol syntekz, it's a lost cause. But not to worry...

Posted by: gopro

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
lol syntekz, it's a lost cause. But not to worry...

Maybe at WBB...but here...worry!

Posted by: Robboe

I do man, i do!

Posted by: gopro

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
I do man, i do!

Good...that why I'm here

Posted by: Robboe

You'll make me go grey.

(like you

)

Posted by: Bob Bob

its too much for one day

Posted by: gopro

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
You'll make me go grey.

(like you

)

No, I'll make you grow
(like me

)

Posted by: Robboe

I'm only like...45lbs lighter than you. My bodyfat isnt that high (still got top two abs visible) so i'm not doing too shabby.

How old are you btw?

Posted by: gopro

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
I'm only like...45lbs lighter than you. My bodyfat isnt that high (still got top two abs visible) so i'm not doing too shabby.

How old are you btw?

I never said you were shabby, did I? I just said I can make you grow further. I don't care how big or small anyone is...I respect them for getting in the gym and giving it all they have.

Besides, I weigh 254 right now, but have stood next to Nasser El Sonbaty when he was 45 lbs heavier than me...so its all relative.

I'm 33....and GROWIIIIINNNNNGGGGG!

Posted by: wildlifer_jones

It all depends on your goals, perference, and what works for you.

Posted by: FOLEYMSL

I will only do a total of Nine sets per bodypart. Any more and I find it to be counterproductive. Especially if you go to total failure during the third, sixth, and ninth sets.

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