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2007/02/05, 04:43 PM
On my fitness plan it says to do 4 sets of an exercise starting with say 12reps then next set would be 8 reps and so on. Do I add more weight each set or do stick with the weight I started the first set with. Because they say rule of thumb is if your target is 12 reps pick a weight you can only get to 9 with. So does this mean every set.
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2007/02/05, 04:45 PM
Hello, and welcome to FT.
Please fill out your profile.
For the routine it appears you are doing, yes, add more weight each set. The first set is a warmup, so go light on that one, but add weight with each set.
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2007/02/05, 04:46 PM
The first set should be a warm-up set.Use a light weight on the first set.
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2007/02/05, 04:50 PM
Sorry,we must have posted at the same time.:)
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2007/02/05, 04:58 PM
Cheers. I'll sort my profile out, new to this.
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2007/02/05, 07:15 PM
I would use a 'set' weight in the beginning(assuming you are a beginner by your post). That is find a weight that challenges you, but that you can do. If the rep range is 10 for instance, find a weight that you are working to finish the last couple reps, but can still do. Stay at this weight for a couple of weeks, getting your body used to the 'stress' of weight training. Then proceed up in weight as you can. Always strive to challenge the muscle, this is what making gains is all about. The more load you put your muscle through, the more positive reaction you will have no matter which way you are going. Diet adequate, and gains are made.
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