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Repititions, What are they?

WalmartSecurit Posts: 32 Joined: 2005/10/29	2005/11/26, 07:53 PM Hello everyone, Im Walmart Security, new to the forums here. I have a question. I signed up for the fitness plan and I need to know what a repitition is, Is it lifting a weight up and down 5 times and pausing for a few seconds or is it just going up and down once?
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2005/11/26, 07:58 PM One rep = one movement (up or down) -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.
WalmartSecurit Posts: 32 Joined: 2005/10/29	2005/11/26, 08:05 PM Really? Ive been told that a rep is 5 movements (up and down, as you stated).
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2005/11/26, 08:47 PM If you're doing curls, One rep is up then down. If you're counting five as a rep and your set calls for 12 reps, You're going to be doing 60 reps. That doesn't work unless you're lifting 5 lbs. -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.
WalmartSecurit Posts: 32 Joined: 2005/10/29	2005/11/26, 08:52 PM Alright, I understand that 5 reps actually equals 60 if my set calls for 12 and im counting 5 as a rep, but I dont understand a couple of things. One-What doesnt work unless i'm lifting 5 pounds and why wouldnt it work anyway?
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2005/11/26, 09:11 PM I'd suggest you read up in the Exercise Resources tab at the top of the page. -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/11/26, 09:13 PM Explain what you mean by "5 reps". -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2005/11/26, 09:43 PM I don't know either mutt. That's why I mentioned the assigned. :) -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/11/26, 10:49 PM 5 reps is going down and up, 5 times. Simple as that. No other movements. Going down, pausing, and then coming up is still one repetition. -------------- Yes I realize my shins are bleeding. And its called a deadlift. Any other questions??? If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
WalmartSecurit Posts: 32 Joined: 2005/10/29	2005/11/26, 10:51 PM Sorry Mutt and Mike, I kinda worded my previous post wrong. But nevermind now, I think i get the idea. Lets say I'm benching, and i do 15 full movements (up and down 15 times) with the bar, then that would equal 15 reps? and If i'm curling and I do 75 full movements then its really 15 reps? Please correct me if i'm wrong and im sorry If i worded this post bad also.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/11/26, 10:55 PM NO. if you do 75 full movements, tthen you are doing 75 reps and wasting your time.
WalmartSecurit Posts: 32 Joined: 2005/10/29	2005/11/26, 10:56 PM I thought someone said that if your curling then its 5 full movements to count as a repitition?
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2005/11/28, 04:13 PM Why would curls be any different than any other lift??? 5 full movements are 5 full repetitions. -------------- Yes I realize my shins are bleeding. And its called a deadlift. Any other questions??? If you smoke or don’t wear your seatbelt, please don’t tell me the deadlift is dangerous.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/11/28, 04:26 PM explain movements for curls and how that differs from bench? -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2005/11/28, 04:29 PM A rep is this: bench: lay down on you back. Lift bar off of rack so your arms are extended. Lower the weight till it touches your chest extend back up, that is one rep Curls: grasp barbell palms facing up, about shoulder width apart. Curl bar up till the biceps are contracted. Lower to starting point, that is one rep. -------------- Less Talk, More Chalk! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
WalmartSecurit Posts: 32 Joined: 2005/10/29	2005/11/29, 08:19 PM Man, i love how friendly everyone is here. :)Dont know why I thought that when curling you count 5 full movements as a rep. Thanks for the help though, I guess.