Want to say hi. I've been lurking in the shadows for a couple weeks trying to read up before asking redundant questions. A little bit about myself. I am 31 pretty active but not in as good of shape as I would like. I am 6' 170lbs with not a lot of bf. I have decided to head back to the gym after after a very long break. I would like to add a little mass (probably 10-15lbs) but mostly strength and endurance.
From what I read I want to be doing about 3-4 exercises per muscle group, 3 sets of around 10 reps to add mass. Question is am I supposed to be at total failure at the end of those 10 (spotter needed cause I am not pushing the weight hard enough) or am I supposed to be able to do the 10 under my own power? And I want to give a few days before returning to the same muscle group (like 5)? Does that sound right?
Thanks for the help. Look forward to learning from you.
From what I read I want to be doing about 3-4 exercises per muscle group, 3 sets of around 10 reps to add mass. Question is am I supposed to be at total failure at the end of those 10 (spotter needed cause I am not pushing the weight hard enough) or am I supposed to be able to do the 10 under my own power? And I want to give a few days before returning to the same muscle group (like 5)? Does that sound right?
Thanks for the help. Look forward to learning from you.
. It will definitely take you atleast 2 times on a machine before you realize at what weight you are going to be to failure at in 10 reps.
