a rep question

[Bonesaw]

Here is what I just did a second ago
squats 195x9 200x7 205x5
Every set was hard to get those reps with the given weight. and 205 was my 5 rep max. To see if I'm ready to up the weight I'll shoot for 10-8-6 reps, and push the last set as hard as possible, then bump the weight up 5lb. Strength gains have been very steady and consistent.
So...

1. Most of my exercises have this progression to them, I wondering what benefits/negatives this yields?
2. Should I continue doing things like this? I personally like it.
3. Alternatives?

 

[the_predator]

It's different with everybody(you will probably get at least 5-10 different answers) but for me...if I can get 8-10 good clean(good form) reps I up the weight

 

[bigcruz]

It's different with everybody(you will probably get at least 5-10 different answers) but for me...if I can get 8-10 good clean(good form) reps I up the weight

this is how i work it also.

 

[Bonesaw]

does increasing the weight every set do anything?
After squats yesterday I did sldl 215x9 220x7 225x6
so i gonna shoot for 215x10 220x8 225x6-7 then raise the weight to 220 225 230
does this logic make sense?

 

[bigcruz]

does increasing the weight every set do anything?
After squats yesterday I did sldl 215x9 220x7 225x6
so i gonna shoot for 215x10 220x8 225x6-7 then raise the weight to 220 225 230
does this logic make sense?

It depends, what are your goals?

 

[Bonesaw]

strength and bulking are my goals, right now im trying to get to 170lb body weight. I'm about 2-3 pounds away, just cant seal the deal yet.
Long term goal be around 190-200 body weight with respectable numbers on my lifts.

 

[bigcruz]

In that case don't waste your time with the lighter weight. On your next legs do a quick warm up set with light weight or just the bar. Then jump right into the war, throw that 225 on and do 5-6 reps. Add more weight as you see fit

 

[Usealittle]

IMO 6 or less for strength....

With those numbers I'd go

45x10
95x8
135x4
185x2
205x6 as many sets as you can. Once you get to 4 sets of 6 then add 10lbs and start the cycle over then keep at it till you are doin 215 for 4x6 then up it and so on.

 

[Bonesaw]

IMO 6 or less for strength....

With those numbers I'd go

45x10
95x8
135x4
185x2
205x6 as many sets as you can. Once you get to 4 sets of 6 then add 10lbs and start the cycle over then keep at it till you are doin 215 for 4x6 then up it and so on.

4 sets of 6 meaning 4 leg days then raise the weight to 215?

Would there be any adverse affects to continuing doing what im doing? Or is it stupid?

 

[Usealittle]

No, not 4leg days only 1-2 day wk. First leg day would be 4sets of as many as possable or to 6 witch ever comes first. Then 2-3 days later do 4x8 with 65% of whatever weight you used for 4x6..... 1 heavy day, 1light speed day. The second day is not ment to be hard just to move faster and feel the motion.

Understand what I'm sayin?

 

[Bonesaw]

yea i've seen that approach before. I'm doing a 3 day split so its 5 days before i repeat. I dont follow a set timeline for upping the weight, I guess reps and sets are my weakest point of understanding at the moment. Any books or sites that provide in depth explanation on different set and reps styles?

 

[Usealittle]

Amy time u pick a weight up and move it then put it down, that's 1 set. Reps is how many times uove it in that set.

Also I don't count warm ups as sets. Only heavy sets are what I call sets.

Sets and reps can be anything.... Sets and reps are what you make them. There are proven skeems that work better for some things better then others.

Strength is or can be anywhere from 1-10reps in 1set. For pump and size it's anywhere from 6-20. For endurance it would be from 15-30+. also more reps do not burn fat directly, that "could" only happen due to more cal. Being burnt durning the workout.

Also if your goin for strength.... Don't be afraid to rest 10-15 min between set. It's about being strong, not getting it done fast.

 

[Bonesaw]

well this is what I'm about to do now
bench 145 150 155
last saturday was the first time I used this high of weight. I got it 145x9 150x7 155x5
I'm gonna go all out on every set so maybe I can raise the weight up by 5lb (150 155 160) next time.
I guess I'm just gonna stick with this small pyramid scheme. With my last set always being my 5 max I should continue to increase strength and muscle mass?