Best Workout Rep Range (CLASSIC MISTAKE)
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Date: 2022-04-22
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Craig07L
Still leaves some questions unanswered. I usually lift in the 8-12 and once I can do 3 sets of 12 reps I move the weight up.
Upon moving the weight up I sometimes can only get out 3 sets of 8 reps (failing on the last set. I could do more reps on he first set but that means I may not have enough left in the tank on my last set, not even getting out the minimum 8 reps. My reps at the new heavier weight might go something like 12/9/5. I go to failure on the last two sets but the last set I can't get the required reps out. If i start a new weight doing 8 reps on my first set I can do 8/8/10, failing on the last set only. I find that if I go to failure more than one set per body part that I don't fully recover between training days (I train each body part 3 times per week.
Is it recommended to go to failure on more sets per exercise, really frying the muscles, but only being able to train that body part once a week or just go to failure on your last set and being able to train that muscle again 3 times a week?
Thanks.
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Still leaves some questions unanswered. I usually lift in the 8-12 and once I can do 3 sets of 12 reps I move the weight up.
Upon moving the weight up I sometimes can only get out 3 sets of 8 reps (failing on the last set. I could do more reps on he first set but that means I may not have enough left in the tank on my last set, not even getting out the minimum 8 reps. My reps at the new heavier weight might go something like 12/9/5. I go to failure on the last two sets but the last set I can't get the required reps out. If i start a new weight doing 8 reps on my first set I can do 8/8/10, failing on the last set only. I find that if I go to failure more than one set per body part that I don't fully recover between training days (I train each body part 3 times per week.
Is it recommended to go to failure on more sets per exercise, really frying the muscles, but only being able to train that body part once a week or just go to failure on your last set and being able to train that muscle again 3 times a week?
Thanks.
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Craig07L
Still leaves some questions unanswered. I usually lift in the 8-12 and once I can do 3 sets of 12 reps I move the weight up.
Upon moving the weight up I sometimes can only get out 3 sets of 8 reps (failing on the last set. I could do more reps on he first set but that means I may not have enough left in the tank on my last set, not even getting out the minimum 8 reps. My reps at the new heavier weight might go something like 12/9/5. I go to failure on the last two sets but the last set I can't get the required reps out. If i start a new weight doing 8 reps on my first set I can do 8/8/10, failing on the last set only. I find that if I go to failure more than one set per body part that I don't fully recover between training days (I train each body part 3 times per week.
Is it recommended to go to failure on more sets per exercise, really frying the muscles, but only being able to train that body part once a week or just go to failure on your last set and being able to train that muscle again 3 times a week?
Thanks.
reply
Still leaves some questions unanswered. I usually lift in the 8-12 and once I can do 3 sets of 12 reps I move the weight up.
Upon moving the weight up I sometimes can only get out 3 sets of 8 reps (failing on the last set. I could do more reps on he first set but that means I may not have enough left in the tank on my last set, not even getting out the minimum 8 reps. My reps at the new heavier weight might go something like 12/9/5. I go to failure on the last two sets but the last set I can't get the required reps out. If i start a new weight doing 8 reps on my first set I can do 8/8/10, failing on the last set only. I find that if I go to failure more than one set per body part that I don't fully recover between training days (I train each body part 3 times per week.
Is it recommended to go to failure on more sets per exercise, really frying the muscles, but only being able to train that body part once a week or just go to failure on your last set and being able to train that muscle again 3 times a week?
Thanks.
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xXborntobemildXx
How long should I cycle high reps to low weight and then back to low reps high weight. I currently do it weekly. So for a week I lift heavy and the next I lift light. Should my periods of training be longer before I switch to the other style? What is the most effective system for switching back and fourth.
My current system is a ABC day 6 days a week
Monday back, biceps, traps
Tuesday chest, shoulders, triceps
Wednesday legs, core
I repeat this to thursday friday saturday and rest sundays.
I usually workout for 60-90 minutes and 3 days a week do 15-20 minutes of high intensity cardio
This system has been very effective for me in strength endurance and size gains but I am curious as to if I am maximizing my time in the gym doing this weekly change or if it should be closer to like 3 weeks at high rep low weight and then switching to low rep high weight for the same amount of time.
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How long should I cycle high reps to low weight and then back to low reps high weight. I currently do it weekly. So for a week I lift heavy and the next I lift light. Should my periods of training be longer before I switch to the other style? What is the most effective system for switching back and fourth.
My current system is a ABC day 6 days a week
Monday back, biceps, traps
Tuesday chest, shoulders, triceps
Wednesday legs, core
I repeat this to thursday friday saturday and rest sundays.
I usually workout for 60-90 minutes and 3 days a week do 15-20 minutes of high intensity cardio
This system has been very effective for me in strength endurance and size gains but I am curious as to if I am maximizing my time in the gym doing this weekly change or if it should be closer to like 3 weeks at high rep low weight and then switching to low rep high weight for the same amount of time.
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StoicCrane
Makes sense in some instances but not every. Honestly personal life comes into play alot. If you work a 12+ hr job and only have 1 1/2 hrs worth of lift time before doing manual work going to failure isn't necessarily the smart rmthing to do.
If you have a job where you sit on your ass all day there's no excuse not to go to failure if you don't rely on physical labor for your bread and butter. It's all circumstantial.
Obviously give it your best edfort but bare in mind your circumstances before curling to failure before going to lift steel in construction or something.
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Makes sense in some instances but not every. Honestly personal life comes into play alot. If you work a 12+ hr job and only have 1 1/2 hrs worth of lift time before doing manual work going to failure isn't necessarily the smart rmthing to do.
If you have a job where you sit on your ass all day there's no excuse not to go to failure if you don't rely on physical labor for your bread and butter. It's all circumstantial.
Obviously give it your best edfort but bare in mind your circumstances before curling to failure before going to lift steel in construction or something.
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6jer0sey9
i want to increase weights and go down in rep range with each set. that being said, i dont always know what rep range im in for every workout especially if its a workout i rarely do. so many times i stop at a number 6, 8, 12, or what have you because im searching for the weight level i need to be at to push hard for the reps im going for. something important for me is when i start a workout if the first set is light and i can crank out 12 reps easily, i add an extra set to the end of that workout and add more weight.
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i want to increase weights and go down in rep range with each set. that being said, i dont always know what rep range im in for every workout especially if its a workout i rarely do. so many times i stop at a number 6, 8, 12, or what have you because im searching for the weight level i need to be at to push hard for the reps im going for. something important for me is when i start a workout if the first set is light and i can crank out 12 reps easily, i add an extra set to the end of that workout and add more weight.
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VegettoBlue
I havnt counted reps for a few years now I just rep till I burn out rest a min. then go again with whatever I'm doing wether it's working on 1 muscle group or 3 within a workout. and I usually work out for a while, at very least over an hour. Am I over working out? and should i start counting reps? how could that benefit me. I kickbox and my workout style helps in that area. but from time to time I stop and lift for a month or so and I get quite a bit bigger at first but then It just stops after a while.
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I havnt counted reps for a few years now I just rep till I burn out rest a min. then go again with whatever I'm doing wether it's working on 1 muscle group or 3 within a workout. and I usually work out for a while, at very least over an hour. Am I over working out? and should i start counting reps? how could that benefit me. I kickbox and my workout style helps in that area. but from time to time I stop and lift for a month or so and I get quite a bit bigger at first but then It just stops after a while.
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bbattlemode
Fatigue means fatigue. There's no way I can do the same number of reps with maximum weight on subsequent sets. I only get to hit fatigue with that much weight once and then I have to either reduce the reps or reduce the weight. So which way is right and why? (A) Only go to fatigue on the last set. (B) Go to fatigue on the first set and reduce the weight. (C) Go to fatigue on the first set and reduce the reps. (D) Cycle through A B and C periodically. (E) Never go to fatigue. (F) Something else?
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Fatigue means fatigue. There's no way I can do the same number of reps with maximum weight on subsequent sets. I only get to hit fatigue with that much weight once and then I have to either reduce the reps or reduce the weight. So which way is right and why? (A) Only go to fatigue on the last set. (B) Go to fatigue on the first set and reduce the weight. (C) Go to fatigue on the first set and reduce the reps. (D) Cycle through A B and C periodically. (E) Never go to fatigue. (F) Something else?
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Gus
Jeff congratulations for your videos! They really helped me improve my training methods to a great extent. Keep up the good work! Now, assuming that I ultimately achieved to complete 4 sets of 8-12 reps with 4 seconds tempo while executing a specific exercise, chin ups for example. What would you suggest to do next? Should I add some weight and try to complete 4 sets of 8-12 reps doing chinups or go on to another exercise lest I be overtrained?
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Jeff congratulations for your videos! They really helped me improve my training methods to a great extent. Keep up the good work! Now, assuming that I ultimately achieved to complete 4 sets of 8-12 reps with 4 seconds tempo while executing a specific exercise, chin ups for example. What would you suggest to do next? Should I add some weight and try to complete 4 sets of 8-12 reps doing chinups or go on to another exercise lest I be overtrained?
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Dallas
Hey bro first I want to say sorry I don't have a page of my own ( married life)! But I have been working out for over a year. I normally do 100 push-ups to start. Then work out doing 2 sets of 10 with all the weights that came with the handweights I purchased. 20 lbs Max on each. How do I improve my work outs? It's my first time working out in my life. I worked for a living. Plz take into account I'm 40 years young.
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Hey bro first I want to say sorry I don't have a page of my own ( married life)! But I have been working out for over a year. I normally do 100 push-ups to start. Then work out doing 2 sets of 10 with all the weights that came with the handweights I purchased. 20 lbs Max on each. How do I improve my work outs? It's my first time working out in my life. I worked for a living. Plz take into account I'm 40 years young.
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Bora
Cheers for the video content! Apologies for butting in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Millawdon Muscles Mountain Trick (do a search on google? It is an awesome one off guide for learning an effective strength training program to get fast results without the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my m8 at very last got amazing success with it.
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Cheers for the video content! Apologies for butting in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you ever tried - Millawdon Muscles Mountain Trick (do a search on google? It is an awesome one off guide for learning an effective strength training program to get fast results without the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my m8 at very last got amazing success with it.
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