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need advice about weight on machine

Luvthemtorts Posts: 190 Joined: 2005/02/16	2005/02/28, 06:46 PM What do you do when you reach the level that you need to go up on weight being lifted but the machine only goes up in 20 pound increments? Do I just increase reps in each set until I can manage the extra 20 pounds or should I do lower reps of the heavier weight until failure (even if it means only being able to complete 5-6 out of 20)? As always, thanks in advance!
	2005/02/28, 07:11 PM What reps do you use and what are your goals? You can use reps of 4-6 for strength/muscle gains....Don't be afraid to use heavier weights with lower reps after a thorough warm up...just make sure your form stays good as well....
Luvthemtorts Posts: 190 Joined: 2005/02/16	2005/02/28, 07:29 PM I use the reps/sets as outlined by my FT program. Most exercises go something like 20, 16, 14, 12 for a total of 4 sets. My goal is to have a very low body fat and have a "ripped" appearance. If/when I meet these goals I may then try to add some mass but one goal at a time right? Thanks
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/02/28, 10:20 PM If your at a gym, they might have "add ons". I realy don't know what they are called, but they are made from rubber or steel and they are 5lbs, and 7.5lbs. The just sit on top of the stack. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
Luvthemtorts Posts: 190 Joined: 2005/02/16	2005/03/01, 08:22 PM Thanks for the input. Unfortunately I am stuck training at home. I guess I could buy some small plates and figure out some way to set them on the weight stack.