Lifting - Reps/sets etc
#31
04-10-2012, 11:48 AM
Love the feeling after a good workout, good thing the gym is walking distance for me because driving and shifting my car is impossible the hour after leg workouts
#32
04-10-2012, 12:09 PM
Just want to reiterate here since Ruskie asked about strength gain and I'm now not on my iphone. If you want to be STRONG, 5/3/1 bonehead simple, works 100% of the time if you're not a pvssy. Stoppie approved. 
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Follow the link below.
Jim Wendler is the creator and author of 5/3/1: The Simplest and Most Effective Training Method for Raw Strength. He is a 3 time letter winner at the University of Arizona (football) and has squatted 1000lbs in competition.
T NATION | How to Build Pure Strength
#35
04-10-2012, 02:13 PM
You'll build muscle, even with high reps. You just won't get as bulky as you would lifting heavier weight. I prefer as much weight as I can handle safely for 12-15 reps. That way, I gain mass and get a lot stronger than I would if I were just lifting the same number of reps with a lighter load.
The huge CON to this is the probability of injury goes up as the weight increase, because your form will breakdown as your muscles fatigue. Unless you have a dedicated lifting partner or trainer, stick to the lighter loads so you don't get hurt.
If you have specific questions, PM me and I will attempt to answer them.
The huge CON to this is the probability of injury goes up as the weight increase, because your form will breakdown as your muscles fatigue. Unless you have a dedicated lifting partner or trainer, stick to the lighter loads so you don't get hurt.
If you have specific questions, PM me and I will attempt to answer them.
#37
04-10-2012, 02:53 PM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 1,976
What about rest time in between set? I usually just rest the length of time it takes for my lift partners to complete their set, should I be doing 2-3min in between each set? More/less?
#39
04-10-2012, 03:02 PM
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Seattle area
Posts: 1,976
I'm probably getting only 1-1:30 rest between sets right now... wondering if I should up that to 3 mins or just stick to what I'm doing.
#40
04-10-2012, 03:11 PM
Imho, for real strength training you need a little more rest in between sets than 1-1,5 min.