Weight training

RDH0513
RDH0513 Posts: 245 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Just question to all the ladies out there. Do you like to weight train in the higher rep range, the lower, or in the middle? Just curious to hear what everyone likes to do!

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  • bethvandenberg
    bethvandenberg Posts: 1,496 Member
    I generally do 3 sets of 15 reps. :)
  • ppiinnkkmmoonn
    ppiinnkkmmoonn Posts: 418
    higher reps for me
  • jbug100
    jbug100 Posts: 406 Member
    I generally do 3 sets of 15 reps. :)

    Me too!
  • Nomomush
    Nomomush Posts: 582 Member
    I do super sets with lower weights that by the time I get to thew end of the set, I can barely do it. Super sets really get your heart rate going while toning/strength training. For example, I can do 10-15 reps for 3 sets with a 10lb dumbbell for shoulder flys but doing it with super sets, I do 3lb weights for 20 reps...those are killers.
  • Limeinthecoconut
    Limeinthecoconut Posts: 234 Member
    Heavy weights, low reps for me. Usually 3X 8-10 with the last rep of the last set at almost failure.
    Working my way up to heavier stuff! And no, I'm not bulky in any way.
  • Jess21684
    Jess21684 Posts: 202 Member
    i tend to be in the higher rep, lower weights range but im trying to incorporate more heavy weights w lil less reps at least a couple times a wk to change it up and hopefully confuse my muscles =)
  • mideon_696
    mideon_696 Posts: 770 Member
    Go with a good balance matey. 3 x 7-10 should be perfect for you. Remember once you can do 3 x 10, you up the weight next session, and continue with it until you hit 3 x 10 again...
    if you can do more than 10, then its not heavy enough, if you cant 7 or 8 on first go, then its too heavy.

    if you are trying to get a little stronger/build a little muscle, then 15 reps is not what you want.

    Also, no such thing as muscle confusion. only mind confusion, :wink:
    Your muscle's have no idea what you are lifting reps/sets wise, ALL they "know" is that they are being used to lift something...
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    But Tony Horton said it was all about the muscle confusion??? :P

    On topic, I agree with Mideon.
  • mideon_696
    mideon_696 Posts: 770 Member
    Ahhh Tony Horton...heh heh, hehehe, he.
  • gailosborne
    gailosborne Posts: 435
    A mix, low rep (6-10) heavier weights mostly and when I get to 3X10; I up it the next session. I love my muscles!

    I do lower weight, resistance stuff around it too, like dumb bell punches, step ups with a barbell, lunges with a lat raise.
  • pj_writer
    pj_writer Posts: 107 Member
    I used to do lighter weights and more reps but I've seen the light since reading some of the great threads on here about weight training. (relatively light people trying to get leaner etc)
    So now I lift as heavy as I can - and do 3 sets of 8 reps.

    I used to worry about getting big muscles but it's not happening! They are more defined but hardly any bigger and I like how I look. I've also definitely lost some body fat since I've been focusing more on bigger weights and not being scared of doing press ups

    :drinker: (imagine these as dumbells!)
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