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jonpullen Posts: 72 Joined: 2001/07/26	2001/09/06, 04:24 AM When I do excersices such as " hanging, twisting knee raises " my program tells me to do 15 reps. Does this mean 15 to the left then 15 to the right or alternate (1 to the left & 1 to right = 1 rep)? Jon
tt_rocker Posts: 389 Joined: 2001/01/25	2001/09/06, 01:38 PM 1 rep is for both sides
weller_stephen Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/09/03	2001/09/06, 03:50 PM I've just started a program, and I don't know if i should use the same weight for each set of reps; should I be reducing it / increasing it throug each set? Should I start with an "easier" weight andmove up or start with the most I can handle and get "easier"? Help!! Cheers!
Arnold Posts: 1,112 Joined: 2000/11/27	2001/09/06, 11:42 PM Hey.. I assume that the number of reps in your program get lower as you progress in sets.. so for example: set 1: 12 reps set 2: 10 reps set 3: 8 reps set 4: 6 reps In this case you would use a heavier weight in each set.. this is called a 'pyramid'. Be sure that you use a weight that you fail near the rep number required. So if you are supposed to do 10 reps.. choose a weight where you can only do 10 to maybe 12 reps max. Good Luck! .o0 Arnold 0o.
jonpullen Posts: 72 Joined: 2001/07/26	2001/09/07, 04:24 AM On some excercises I find that I have to stick to same weight even tho the reps decrease
weller_stephen Posts: 5 Joined: 2001/09/03	2001/09/07, 06:11 AM Thanks guys..... its not always easy to figure out the best way of doing stuff! Cheers for the guidance! SW
Arnold Posts: 1,112 Joined: 2000/11/27	2001/09/07, 10:47 AM jon, how is that so?.. doesn't it make sense that if you use for example 50 pounds for 15 reps.. then 50 pounds for 6 reps that you are not using your true potential? .o0 Arnold 0o.
jonpullen Posts: 72 Joined: 2001/07/26	2001/09/10, 05:23 AM well thats what i'm worried about, its not that dramtic, and only on excercises that i cant lift much weight on such as side lat raises etc. e.g 4 sets 1) 14 reps @ 10 kg 2) 12 reps @ 10 kg 3) 10 reps @ 10 kg 4) 8 reps but go for 12 kg. Jon