Strength training

imustbegood

I started strength training a few weeks ago - the gym I go to doesn't have an free weights so I have been using the machines - I have over the last few weeks been upping the weights as finding it easier so I'm guessing what I am doing is doing good but don't feel like I have a plan Iykwim - at the moment I am doing 3 sets of 15 reps on each machine - was wondering if anyone out there can help / advise for or point me in the right direction of any good routines for the gym machines and strength training - thanks for any help x

imustbegood

Forgot to add - They do have kettlebells which I also use

HeidiHoMom

Personally, I would up the weight and do less reps. I would aim for between 8-12 reps with heavier weight.

Noor13

Personally, I would up the weight and do less reps. I would aim for between 8-12 reps with heavier weight.

That's what I am doing . Trying to reach muscle failure btw. 10 and 12 reps

jwilds1010

You can try mixing up your sets and lbs.

Example:

Chest Press
12 reps at 10lbs rest no more than 1 minute
10 reps at 15lbs rest no more than 1 minute
8reps at 20 lbs rest no more than 1 minute
6 reps at 25lbs rest no more than 1 minute
12 reps at 15 lbs no rest
Immediately do 1 more set of another exercise for that muscle group (12 reps 10lbs Chest Fly).

Exercises and lbs are just examples, tailor it to how much you lift.

imustbegood

Thanks for the tips - really appreciate - have tried to search for info on strength training routines for the gym machines but finding it hard to find any info - if anyone can point me in direction then would be very grateful - ie what machines to do together etc x