cant move up

paul_uk · 07-16-2007, 02:12 PM

Guys wonder if you can help
Ive been workingout for 15 months now and have made some good progress.However over the last few weeks ive found i cant add eny more weight to my routine.Icurrently do 4sets of 7 would i gain enything from doing say 4sets of 8 or 9 reps or add weight and and try to get as close to 7 reps as possible?

age 44
5.6'
175lbs

DOMS · 07-16-2007, 02:21 PM

When was the last time that you took a break or a week or more?

What is your diet like (cals, macro percentages, etc.)?

paul_uk · 07-16-2007, 02:45 PM

Itook a week off about 2 months ago
im on around 3000cals
50%carbs
35% protein
15% fat

JonnyStead · 07-17-2007, 09:04 AM

Go for - "add weight and and try to get as close to 7 reps as possible?"

Its all about triggering a need for your body to grow - you sure you're eating enough?

danny81 · 07-17-2007, 09:25 AM

according to mark rippetoe lower your weight around 20-30 pounds on the lift you cant make gains in and then work your way back up

**Gazhole** · 07-17-2007, 09:27 AM

What does your program look like?

More than likely this is the problem.

Take a week off to recoop and put something new together.

**CowPimp** · 07-17-2007, 11:21 AM

Have you ever lifted anything but 7 repetition sets? You need to change around your loading parameters to prevent stagnation. If you are looking to get stronger, then I suggest starting by doing a small volume of even heavier lifting (3x3, 4x4, 3x5, etc.)

paul_uk · 07-17-2007, 01:19 PM

With my work i finnd it very hard to eat more than 3000 cals a day.
Ive only changed routine about 2 months ago from a full body work out to a 3 day aweek workout.
mon chest & triceps
wed back & biceps
fri legs & shoulders
Not training for strengh more size

07-16-2007, 02:12 PM	#1
paul_uk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: england Posts: 9	cant move up BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Guys wonder if you can help Ive been workingout for 15 months now and have made some good progress.However over the last few weeks ive found i cant add eny more weight to my routine.Icurrently do 4sets of 7 would i gain enything from doing say 4sets of 8 or 9 reps or add weight and and try to get as close to 7 reps as possible? age 44 5.6' 175lbs

07-17-2007, 09:04 AM	#4
JonnyStead Good old English grit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: England Posts: 387 Photos: 4	Go for - "add weight and and try to get as close to 7 reps as possible?" Its all about triggering a need for your body to grow - you sure you're eating enough?
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07-17-2007, 09:25 AM	#5
danny81 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 4,764	according to mark rippetoe lower your weight around 20-30 pounds on the lift you cant make gains in and then work your way back up
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CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,400	Have you ever lifted anything but 7 repetition sets? You need to change around your loading parameters to prevent stagnation. If you are looking to get stronger, then I suggest starting by doing a small volume of even heavier lifting (3x3, 4x4, 3x5, etc.)
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07-16-2007, 02:45 PM	#3
paul_uk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: england Posts: 9	Itook a week off about 2 months ago im on around 3000cals 50%carbs 35% protein 15% fat

07-17-2007, 01:19 PM	#8
paul_uk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: england Posts: 9	With my work i finnd it very hard to eat more than 3000 cals a day. Ive only changed routine about 2 months ago from a full body work out to a 3 day aweek workout. mon chest & triceps wed back & biceps fri legs & shoulders Not training for strengh more size