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2010/11/02, 01:24 AM
Hi all,
First time poster here. I have just started my freetrainers program and am loving it. I used to lift weights for rugby training years ago and forgot how muchI enjoy it. My questions are...
1. The reps in my program start high and end low. Exaple: Set1, 16reps, 2, 12reps, 3,10reps, 4,8reps. What is the purpose of having the reps like this?- I dont want to put on bulk just lean muscle mass.
Also, should I be increasing the weight as the reps get lower? Should I struggle on the last few reps of each set or only the last set for the exercise?
2. How much rest should I take between sets? Also, I lift 5days a week and swim the same mornings for 45mins. I then rest st the weekend. Since Im working out different muscle groups different days is it ok not to rest between lifting days? I have no time and no access to gym at the weekend.
Any help would be muchappreciated. Thanks in advance.
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2010/11/02, 09:12 AM
1 - The first set is sometimes considered a warm up set... yes, you may increase the weight as you move through the sets... you want it to be challenging. High rep sets won't bulk you up.
2 - Based on the reps, I'm guessing a short rest period is what you are after... 30 seconds or so. I don't see anything wrong with five straight days as long as the weekend is rest/active rest.
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2010/11/03, 03:18 AM
Thank you for replying. Much appreciated- exactly whatI needed!
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2011/03/31, 05:40 PM
Quick questions about reps in the context of dumbbell lifts: when I'm recommended 20 reps for a set, is that 20 per arm or 20 total?
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2011/03/31, 07:33 PM
i go 20 per arm, otherwise weird matchups might occur. (19 reps with one arm, 1 with the other lol)
best of luck!:big_smile:
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2011/04/01, 12:27 AM
ok, that's what I figured, but I wanted to make sure...thanks!
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