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reps question

Chilly99 Posts: 2 Joined: 2004/05/21	2004/05/25, 04:14 PM In the fitness plan section of the website the program that is set up for me says to do 16, 12, 10, 8. I have always done 12, 10, 8, 12(to burn the muscle out) Is that okay or should i try 16,12,10,8? is there a difference? Thanks for your help. Jen.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/05/25, 05:38 PM There is a difference, if you pyramid up with weights (i.e. use progressively heavier weights as the number of reps. decrease). -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/05/26, 08:39 AM Because it is different than what you have been doing, it will be a change to your muscles, so it is a good thing. try it! -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
Spazasaurus Posts: 38 Joined: 2003/04/02	2004/05/28, 10:04 AM I agree with asimmer, you need to shock your muscles to keep them growing. The tinyest change in how you do something will make a big difference.