More weight....each workout.....right way?

Beto · 08-02-2005, 10:34 AM

Hi, Well, this is a question maybe so stupid, But I want to post it. I need the answer, jeje

If I lift more weight in each workout or more reps, I´m in the correct way?

I try always to do lower reps, 3 to 6, and when I reach the 6 reps, I put more weight in the exercise, I been increased my weight in a significant amount

C ya

007 · 08-02-2005, 10:37 AM

I basically do the same thing, but my range is 4-8. (warmups are 10 reps)
If I can't do 4, I lower the weight.

PTYP · 08-02-2005, 11:58 AM

If you are repping the in 4-6 range and you are at one end of the spectrum with your current weight (relatively easy or hard depending at which end you are on), then it makes absolute sense to either increase or decrease to put you back comfortably in the rep range of choice. So if you are struggling with a weight to get 6 reps, then thats a good weight, but if you get to 6 easy, then you may want to put more weight on. Conversely, if you are struggling to get 4, then you may want to lighten up.

Beto · 08-02-2005, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007

I basically do the same thing, but my range is 4-8. (warmups are 10 reps)
If I can't do 4, I lower the weight.

I do the same technique, warmups 8-10 reps and when I reach the 6 reps I put more weight, and If I do 3,4,5 reps, the next workout I will try to do 1-2 more reps

C ya

kicka19 · 08-02-2005, 03:41 PM

when you first start, say the first 6 months ur weight will increase insanly, i try to stay in the 4-6 rep range for most large muscle groups, and 6-8 for smaller muscles

08-02-2005, 10:34 AM	#1
Beto Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 57	More weight....each workout.....right way? Hi, Well, this is a question maybe so stupid, But I want to post it. I need the answer, jeje If I lift more weight in each workout or more reps, I´m in the correct way? I try always to do lower reps, 3 to 6, and when I reach the 6 reps, I put more weight in the exercise, I been increased my weight in a significant amount C ya

08-02-2005, 10:37 AM	#2
007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 273	I basically do the same thing, but my range is 4-8. (warmups are 10 reps) If I can't do 4, I lower the weight.
007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 273	"O mankind! Eat of that which is lawful and wholesome in the earth, and follow not the footsteps of the devil. Lo! he is an open enemy for you." Q(2:168)

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08-02-2005, 11:58 AM	#3
PTYP In the squat rack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 249 Photos: 6	If you are repping the in 4-6 range and you are at one end of the spectrum with your current weight (relatively easy or hard depending at which end you are on), then it makes absolute sense to either increase or decrease to put you back comfortably in the rep range of choice. So if you are struggling with a weight to get 6 reps, then thats a good weight, but if you get to 6 easy, then you may want to put more weight on. Conversely, if you are struggling to get 4, then you may want to lighten up.

08-02-2005, 03:41 PM	#5
kicka19 the true playboy Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,777	when you first start, say the first 6 months ur weight will increase insanly, i try to stay in the 4-6 rep range for most large muscle groups, and 6-8 for smaller muscles