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05-16-2022, 03:57 PM | #46 | |
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05-16-2022, 04:04 PM | #47 |
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My wife is my personal trainer, if you know what I mean.
Seriously though, good fortune to you and your wife. Doing something for your health is always better than doing nothing. |
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05-16-2022, 04:09 PM | #48 | |
Would an idiot do that?
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I started lighter on a lot of stuff, sometimes to get the movement down and sometimes just not knowing where I was in terms of reps. But, if I'm at 12+ reps in a set, I'm adding weight. And with each workout I'm trying to add one more rep and then level up on weight. Outside of simply not doing the exercise correctly (such as not having a full range of motion), eventually there's no where to hide. I could do a bunch of quick or sloppy reps, but eventually I'd be at a weight where I'm just kidding myself if I'm still doing the movement correctly. |
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05-16-2022, 04:10 PM | #49 | |
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The problem is when someone is trying to lose weight and they are start doing protein shakes, eating nuts, eating granola. These foods are healthy, unfortunately they don’t fill you up. It is so easy to overconsume on liquid calories and foods that are calorically dense. |
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05-16-2022, 04:13 PM | #50 | |
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I like 10-12 reps because it takes less time, and technically your rest period should be shorter too. I also found out that I was doing a lot of ego lifting with poor form. I have gotten pretty decent biceps and have yet to max out my adjustable dumbbells. Bench press and legs have created some challenges, so I just try to do more isolation work. |
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05-16-2022, 04:17 PM | #51 | |
Needs more middle fingers
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6 Reps always feels like too little, even if i need help getting the bar back on the rack. I'm only a fan of 12+ reps if im doing dumbbell exercises. But if im doing Barbell i'm always aiming for that middle ground sweet spot. |
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05-16-2022, 04:23 PM | #52 | |
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This is based on the current data I know of at least. |
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05-16-2022, 04:25 PM | #53 |
Needs more middle fingers
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Nothing like going to failure and then realize your spotter is over there flexing in the mirror..."hey a little help here?!?!?!"
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05-16-2022, 04:27 PM | #54 |
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Go to the gym and watch the personal trainers first. Pick one with good energy. I see so many that are basically just phoning it in. Not giving any instruction. On their phone while the client is doing reps. Zero energy.
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05-16-2022, 04:29 PM | #55 |
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05-16-2022, 04:34 PM | #56 |
Would an idiot do that?
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Jeff Nippard does a lot of study-backed videos and one was around how rep ranges for size, strength, and endurance are quite a bit larger and overlapping than the generic <3 reps, 4-8, 8-12, 12+.
I try for 8-12, but concentrate on when I can up the weights... I have adjustable dumbbells that increment 5lbs, so I may only need to get to 10 reps before upping 5lbs and doing 8 reps. Also just bought a cable rack thing that goes up by 10lbs per side, so if I'm doing two armed curls, I'm probably looking at making my way up to 12 or more reps since I'd be adding 20lbs. Much more than 12 and I'd feel like I'm doing endurance work (the reason p90x and those don't work, along with how they just obliterate smaller muscles). I have some of that built in, like a warmup squat/overhead press or lighter weight flys, but as mention, also don't want to waste time and reps in that range for heavier lifts. |
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05-16-2022, 04:35 PM | #57 | |
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There is definitely more than one way to have success though. I am not really trying to hit a personal record. A fascinating transition for me, was when I was getting closer to my goal weight, I had to increase my calories to keep up my performance while exercising. I had never had that experience. It was weird transitioning to needing to eat more. Last edited by SupDock; 05-16-2022 at 04:40 PM.. |
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05-16-2022, 04:46 PM | #58 | |
Would an idiot do that?
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I don't tend to go to complete failure, but then it makes me wonder when I'm not needing to lighten up the weight towards the end (not that I don't feel like I've had a good workout, but still have some in the tank). Then again... one more rep, a little more weight... forever. |
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05-16-2022, 04:49 PM | #59 | |
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And i sure AF ain't going to failure with any rep that involves weights being lifted over my head. So things like Dumbbell shoulder presses will always be a few reps short of failure. Bicep curls, chair dips etc are all "failure-fair-game". |
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05-16-2022, 04:51 PM | #60 | |
Would an idiot do that?
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And it's good motivation to lift, being able to eat more. |
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