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Increasing the weight

metamorphozist Posts: 2 Joined: 2002/04/24	2002/09/08, 07:29 PM I was just wondering by how much should i be increasing my weight if i'm on the lean program and how often as well thanx
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/09/09, 11:05 AM You should be increasing weights on every set. You should also try to increase those weights week after week. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/09/09, 01:17 PM No matter if you are on a lean program or gaining program, always strive to increase your weights. A general rule of thumb that I use, and I think is optimal, is if you can do 6 reps with a weight, move up. If you can't do at least 4, maybe drop down 5 lbs or so.. Now keep in mind, you will not go up as fast while you are on a leaning diet, but still strive for as heavy as possible. The fastest way to lose muscle is to start dropping your weights and doing light reps. Shear nonsense...
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/09/10, 02:17 AM Now how would you ever be able to touch the muscle if you stick to those small pink dumbells?!!! (o; You still need to make the muscle burn if you really want to change things...... -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.