What exercise did you do today?

[Creighton Duke]

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[Moiraine]

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You lift to be sexi? Good for you.

 

I don't get what your deal is, or whatever this reply is supposed to be. I don't lift because it's a new fad for women, or whatever. Your curt/vague reply leads me to believe that's what you're saying, but who knows? I didn't ask for your advice or anyone else's on how many reps I should do. That being said I would listen to advice if it wasn't a curt "stop" from some random person on an internet forum. Maybe say something like "So and so is considered the expert on this stuff so you should read his/her sh#t here <link>." Or "I've been lifting this long and I've found this has worked the best for me. I think 8 reps is probably too many."

 

I work up to 8 reps after doing that same weight for at least 2 weeks at lower reps. Then once I can do 8 I do low reps at a higher weight the next time I deadlift. I don't just go to a new higher weight and suddenly do 8 reps of it. So I end up doing 8 reps of deadlift about once every 3 weeks.

[Stumpy1]

On my heavy squat days, I will do 5 sets of 10 on DL at 50% my TM(training max) for an accessory lift. Nothing wrong with doing high rep deads.

 

As far as your question Moiraine earlier. You probably aren't bending enough at your knees to activate your thighs/glutes. You are using more of your lower back to pull the weight off the floor instead of pushing with your legs.

[The Dude]

Didn't wanna start a thread.

 

Anyone have any objections to this guy's advice on push ups?

 

 

Seems like good advice to me.

[Creighton Duke]

 

######sstrongizthenusexiii!!1!1111!

 

You lift to be sexi? Good for you.

 

I don't get what your deal is, or whatever this reply is supposed to be. I don't lift because it's a new fad for women, or whatever. Your curt/vague reply leads me to believe that's what you're saying, but who knows? I didn't ask for your advice or anyone else's on how many reps I should do. That being said I would listen to advice if it wasn't a curt "stop" from some random person on an internet forum. Maybe say something like "So and so is considered the expert on this stuff so you should read his/her sh#t here <link>." Or "I've been lifting this long and I've found this has worked the best for me. I think 8 reps is probably too many."

 

I work up to 8 reps after doing that same weight for at least 2 weeks at lower reps. Then once I can do 8 I do low reps at a higher weight the next time I deadlift. I don't just go to a new higher weight and suddenly do 8 reps of it. So I end up doing 8 reps of deadlift about once every 3 weeks.

 

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[Creighton Duke]

In all honesty, the highly technical nature of the lift doesn't lend itself to high reps, in my opinion. I feel as though one would be better suited to do lower reps, focusing on good form as opposed to higher rep sets where there is more potential for form to break down, injury, etc. 8 reps at an easy weight might be okay, but 1-5 rep range at a slightly higher, but still manageable weight is going to provide the most gains with this lift.

 

Again, my opinion. I have no formal credentialing.

[ADS]

Going to try those block pulls tonight to see if it helps with my lockout.

[Stumpy1]

In all honesty, the highly technical nature of the lift doesn't lend itself to high reps, in my opinion. I feel as though one would be better suited to do lower reps, focusing on good form as opposed to higher rep sets where there is more potential for form to break down, injury, etc. 8 reps at an easy weight might be okay, but 1-5 rep range at a slightly higher, but still manageable weight is going to provide the most gains with this lift.

 

Again, my opinion. I have no formal credentialing.

I like quoting Jim Wendler. In his Beyond 5/3/1 book, he talked about high rep accessories and said this quote. High Rep lifting is like taking Viagra, its gets the blood pumping and you have fun.

 

I have always stuck around the 6-8 rep range as my highs on lifts but since I started implementing high rep (10-15) to go along with my low rep (1-5). I have found that I get more of a pump and my strength has increased more then just sticking to low rep stuff. I only do 40-50% of my TM when doing 10+ reps and it is an ass kicker.

[teachercd]

High reps are great. I usually don't bother with low reps, I don't really care about "raw power" and benching more weight. I just want to look like a boss!

[Stumpy1]

High reps are great. I usually don't bother with low reps, I don't really care about "raw power" and benching more weight. I just want to look like a boss!

Being big without being strong is like wearing a stap-on while having sex.

[teachercd]

 

High reps are great. I usually don't bother with low reps, I don't really care about "raw power" and benching more weight. I just want to look like a boss!

 

Being big without being strong is like wearing a stap-on while having sex.

Ha! True! But I'm not talking about being big....lean and defined is the boss look I'm talking about.

[ADS]

Tried block pulls to help with the lockout on deadlifts. Will be using those regularly now. Also did assisted pull ups really focusing on squeezing at the top. Awesome lat pump.

[Scratchtown]

 

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You lift to be sexi? Good for you.

 

I don't get what your deal is, or whatever this reply is supposed to be. I don't lift because it's a new fad for women, or whatever. Your curt/vague reply leads me to believe that's what you're saying, but who knows? I didn't ask for your advice or anyone else's on how many reps I should do. That being said I would listen to advice if it wasn't a curt "stop" from some random person on an internet forum. Maybe say something like "So and so is considered the expert on this stuff so you should read his/her sh#t here <link>." Or "I've been lifting this long and I've found this has worked the best for me. I think 8 reps is probably too many."

 

I work up to 8 reps after doing that same weight for at least 2 weeks at lower reps. Then once I can do 8 I do low reps at a higher weight the next time I deadlift. I don't just go to a new higher weight and suddenly do 8 reps of it. So I end up doing 8 reps of deadlift about once every 3 weeks.

 

Keep up the good work Moiraine.

 

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I just finished week 3 of lifting 5 times a week. I feel great.

 

I guess my question to anyone here is this: If I am doing Biceps/Back on Mondays, then Chest/Tri's/Delts on Tuesdays...is it bad to repeat that sequence Thursday and Friday? I'm not doing minimal heavy reps. I'm doing 4 sets @ 10, 10, 8, 6 reps. Each set I increase the weight (depending on the lift)

 

For the record, I do Legs/Abs on wednesday, and then Saturday I do my stationary bike and Abs again.

[Stumpy1]

Nothing wrong with doing that. Hopefully you are hitting your legs super hard on Wednesdays to make up for not doing them twice in a week like the other stuff. I hit everything twice in a week in a 2 day split. Lift Monday, Tuesday, off Wednesday and then go Thursday, and Friday.

 

On Monday, I will do OHP for 3x5 and then bench right after that for 5x10 and will throw in a back exercise for 5x10 and then hit biceps. On Tuesday, I will do DL for 3x5, then squat for 5x10 and will add lunges or another leg for 5x10 plus do abs. On Thursday, I will bench for 3x5 and do 5x10 OHP along with a back exercise for 5x10 and then triceps. On Friday, I will squat 3x5, the DL for 5x10 and will do another leg accessory lift for 5x10 plus abs. That is how I hit everything twice in a week. My workouts usually last 45 mins to an hour depending on how hard I go. On my heavy sets, I switch my reps every week. I go 3x5, then 3x3, then 5/3/1, then 3x5 again. I will add joker sets on my heavy lifts also.

 

I will do cardio on Monday and Thursdays.

[HuskerNationNick]

Keep up the good work Moiraine.

 

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I just finished week 3 of lifting 5 times a week. I feel great.

 

I guess my question to anyone here is this: If I am doing Biceps/Back on Mondays, then Chest/Tri's/Delts on Tuesdays...is it bad to repeat that sequence Thursday and Friday? I'm not doing minimal heavy reps. I'm doing 4 sets @ 10, 10, 8, 6 reps. Each set I increase the weight (depending on the lift)

 

For the record, I do Legs/Abs on wednesday, and then Saturday I do my stationary bike and Abs again.

 

I do legs every day. Not extremely hard. Where do you focus on shoulders? I personally, don't have a designated day I do my routines. I figure it out on Sunday on what my routine will be. It helps shock the muscles, and not have them use to a certain schedule.

 

Last week:

Monday: Arms (minus triceps), Legs and light chest workouts

Tuesday: Back, abs and legs

Wednesday: Shoulders, Chest triceps and Legs

Thursday: Off

Friday: Legs (heavy), heavy on the Chest workouts

Saturday: Arms and back.

Sunday: Cardio and abs (Plan for next week)

 

This week:

Monday: Off

Tuesday: Arms, Legs and Chest

Wednesday: Shoulders, triceps and back

Thursday: Strictly leg and abs day

Friday: Back and cardio

Saturday: Free day to do whatever

Sunday: Arms and Chest.

 

Next week: Trying to figure that out, but I will be fitting in two rest days.

 

I use to have a regular routine, but I didn't really notice much gain. Since doing this (in April), my warm-up weight has gone up dramatically. Was only able to do 40lb dumbbell bench press 10 times. I can now do 80lbs 10 times.