Weight question..
tooru
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Quick question;
Would it be better to lift weights (any kind, or machine) at the weight you can just about manage, or a few kg lower but it would enable you to do more.
i.e
5 sets of 5x 25kg shoulder press, or 6 sets of 5x 20kg shoulder press. Assuming that at the end of both you couldn't really do much more.
Would it be better to lift weights (any kind, or machine) at the weight you can just about manage, or a few kg lower but it would enable you to do more.
i.e
5 sets of 5x 25kg shoulder press, or 6 sets of 5x 20kg shoulder press. Assuming that at the end of both you couldn't really do much more.
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Find a proper programme...2
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i believe that more reps lower weight is more for stamina/tone. higher weight less reps is from more growth. I could be wrong.1
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TavistockToad wrote: »Find a proper programme...
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Tomk652015 wrote: »i believe that more reps lower weight is more for stamina/tone. higher weight less reps is from more growth. I could be wrong.
hoping it's that way around!0 -
TavistockToad wrote: »Find a proper programme...
Stop replying if you're not interested in answering
It's good advice... a structured programme with progressive overload is the best way to see results...1 -
TavistockToad wrote: »TavistockToad wrote: »Find a proper programme...
Stop replying if you're not interested in answering
It's good advice... a structured programme with progressive overload is the best way to see results...
But I wasn't asking about having a programme. I was asking whether you should work to your absolute limit or a bit under and last longer....0 -
3-5 rep range to develop strength. 8-12 rep range for growth. 15-20 rep range for endurance. Of course it's not that black and white and they all intertwine together but that's the jist. If you are losing weight and lifting, I pretty much think sticking to a 3-12 rep range is enough to maintain most of the muscle you already have.
Best advice, find a structured, proven plan that focuses on compound lifts and uses a variety of rep ranges. No need in spinning your wheels trying to make up your own plan.3 -
3-5 rep range to develop strength. 8-12 rep range for growth. 15-20 rep range for endurance. Of course it's not that black and white and they all intertwine together but that's the jist. If you are losing weight and lifting, I pretty much think sticking to a 3-12 rep range is enough to maintain most of the muscle you already have.
Best advice, find a structured, proven plan that focuses on compound lifts and uses a variety of rep ranges. No need in spinning your wheels trying to make up your own plan.
Not making a plan, just wondering...0 -
Any Compound Lifts (Barbell Back Squats, Deadlift, Overhead Press, Bench Press, etc.) I keep in the 3-6 rep range (aka Myofibrillar Hypertrophy).
Any isolations lifts (Bicep Curls, Tricep Extensions, etc.) I keep in the 8-15 rep range (Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy)
Think of the big lifts as your strength builders, and the isolation lifts as your muscle builders. That said, of course you will build muscles if you're lifting heavy weights/doing the compound lifts but the isolation lifts are nice to really "isolate" a muscle group and bring it up, especially if it's lagging behind.0 -
Quick question;
Would it be better to lift weights (any kind, or machine) at the weight you can just about manage, or a few kg lower but it would enable you to do more.
i.e
5 sets of 5x 25kg shoulder press, or 6 sets of 5x 20kg shoulder press. Assuming that at the end of both you couldn't really do much more.
Usually you increase the number of reps when you lower weight, not the number of sets. So in your example I think a better version would be 5 sets of 5x 25kg versus 5 sets of 8x 20kg.
As others have mentioned, lower reps for strength higher reps for endurance. 5x sets for a given muscle group is quite a lot, probably no need to go above that.0 -
Leadfoot_Lewis wrote: »Any Compound Lifts (Barbell Back Squats, Deadlift, Overhead Press, Bench Press, etc.) I keep in the 3-6 rep range (aka Myofibrillar Hypertrophy).
Any isolations lifts (Bicep Curls, Tricep Extensions, etc.) I keep in the 8-15 rep range (Sarcoplasmic Hypertrophy)
Think of the big lifts as your strength builders, and the isolation lifts as your muscle builders. That said, of course you will build muscles if you're lifting heavy weights/doing the compound lifts but the isolation lifts are nice to really "isolate" a muscle group and bring it up, especially if it's lagging behind.
Thanks. But what about the kg? Is it better to do as much as you can manage, or a few kg lighter but more sets?0 -
This conversation is making my head hurt.
What are your goals?4 -
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This conversation is making my head hurt.
What are your goals?
i don't understand what is so hard to understand. which is better in the long run; doing your maximum for a shorter period of time, or something more manageable for longer. just thought i'd ive weights as an example, but it could also be in relation to running or anything.
i don't have goals. i don't lift weights. i am just curious.0 -
Like everyone has said above... it depends on your goals. Are you trying to have better endurance or improve your strength or grow your muscles orrrr? Depending on what you are looking to do is going to determine your answer. Whichever you are trying to do is the answer to your question.1
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This conversation is making my head hurt.
What are your goals?
i don't understand what is so hard to understand. which is better in the long run; doing your maximum for a shorter period of time, or something more manageable for longer. just thought i'd ive weights as an example, but it could also be in relation to running or anything.
i don't have goals. i don't lift weights. i am just curious.
The fewer reps you do the more weight you lift. When you lift weights the goal is generally to progress. Progressing means adding weight to the bar or adding reps or doing some combination of the above.1 -
Like with driving speed, it depends on several factors, like one's goal and experience level. There is no universal "best".
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Thanks. But what about the kg? Is it better to do as much as you can manage, or a few kg lighter but more sets?
Personally I do anywhere from 3-6 sets for compounds (as heavy as I can) and usually do 3 sets for isolation lifts. How many sets I do really depends on my volume for that workout. If you want to do more sets at a lighter weight that's fine, however I don't see the point unless it's an isolation lift.1 -
This was a post a few days ago. It may answere your question.
http://indianapolisfitnessandsportstraining.com/setrep/
It all comes down to personal preference. I am in maintenance and could do with building some muscle and strength so do 85% 1rm for 8-12 reps (progressing reps weekly) for 2 working sets.
Others who wish to focus on increased strength work in a higher % weight on a 5x5 routine.
Higher reps are good for endurance primarily.
Cheers, h.1
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