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how many exercises and sets is too much?

djcctheman Posts: 8 Joined: 2004/05/13	2004/05/13, 11:16 PM I just had a quick question for anybody. How many exercises and sets is too much or too little for any workout? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
garvani Posts: 43 Joined: 2004/04/01	2004/05/13, 11:36 PM If your new to weights then 2-3 excersises per muscle group. You should be looking at around 2 sets of 12 reps at a light/medium weight, make sure you have the right form.
djcctheman Posts: 8 Joined: 2004/05/13	2004/05/14, 12:00 AM And if you are advanced?
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/05/14, 12:17 AM I like to think I'm at leas intermediate. I do about 5 sets of primary, whatever I happen to be working out that day, and then I'll do a couple sets of whatever else, like if I'm doing back, for example, I might throw in some abs, or triceps. 7 sets total, then some cardio for good measure. -------------- In order to live, you must be willing to die.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2004/05/14, 08:05 AM I usualy do between 3-4 exercises and do 3-5 sets for each. I do 5 for things like bench deadlifts squats. I do 3-4 for smaller muscles. I have been lifting for a long time though and this is what works for me.... -------------- LIFT HEAVY! BECOME STRONG, LIKE BULL! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
Speeder Posts: 226 Joined: 2003/03/14	2004/05/21, 10:53 AM As a general Guide I do 3 exercises per BP, and 3 sets (1 warm up, and 3 working sets). I go heavy and aim for 6-8 reps a set. I may start to add in another set on my next 8 week cycle.