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andyparry123 · 28-07-2005, 10:10 PM

I am new to all this so could anyone tell me if completing a set with good form or struggling a bit with more weight is best. I struggle with last set of reps for each exercise and sometimes loose form though my aching body tells me i must be doing something right. any more newbie hints and tips appreciated. (i am chugging about 250g of protein a day):crazy:

JohnO · 28-07-2005, 10:11 PM

Form, use to much weight and bad form = injury and no training for a day or three

**big** · 28-07-2005, 10:12 PM

Don't compromise your form.

If you can't increase the weight each session without your form deviating, then you may need to look at your diet and/or routine.

250g of protein is good if you weigh in the 125-150lb range. I am assuming you're heavier though?

andyparry123 · 28-07-2005, 10:30 PM

i am about 175lbs 5' 9"

**big** · 28-07-2005, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by andyparry123

i am about 175lbs 5' 9"

Shoot for 350g of protein a day if you're serious about growing.

What sort of foods are you eating? And what routine are you doing?

andyparry123 · 28-07-2005, 10:33 PM

i am about 180lbs how much protein should i be looking at? also when i train i add weight for each set as i was told this was the highway to getting bigger but think (know) it is why i loose form should i just do three sets of the middle weight?

**big** · 28-07-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by andyparry123

i am about 180lbs how much protein should i be looking at? also when i train i add weight for each set as i was told this was the highway to getting bigger but think (know) it is why i loose form should i just do three sets of the middle weight?

See, you already gained 5lbs ;)

Shoot for 350g+ of protein a day.

As for your sets, it depends on your entire routine. Are you able to increase weight or reps every session? List out your routine if you want specific advice about it.

andyparry123 · 28-07-2005, 10:43 PM

**** lenny that a lot of protein. i train with gadgesxi who you have also chatted with and in fact doctored his (our) training routine so i think the routine is good but not the adding weight for each set though we are both seeing good strength gains. cheers for the advice mate will shoot for the 350g. living on tuna, protein shakes and hulkster protein bars that i made with recipe off site

**big** · 28-07-2005, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by andyparry123

**** lenny that a lot of protein. i train with gadgesxi who you have also chatted with and in fact doctored his (our) training routine so i think the routine is good but not the adding weight for each set though we are both seeing good strength gains. cheers for the advice mate will shoot for the 350g

As long as you are gaining, keep with the routine. Don't change a thing about it if it's working. The extra protein will help you a lot.

As soon as you stall on the routine, that's the time to change it.

andyparry123 · 28-07-2005, 10:48 PM

:lift: cheers mate. sure i will call on your expertice again

**hackskii** · 28-07-2005, 10:53 PM

Dont sacrafice form for weight.

Once you have your form down and hit the same grooves you will go up in weight.
It takes time, dont get discouraged, tomorrow will be better than today and so on.

samurai69 · 28-07-2005, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hackskii

Dont sacrafice form for weight.

Once you have your form down and hit the same grooves you will go up in weight.
It takes time, dont get discouraged, tomorrow will be better than today and so on.

Best advice on this thread ^^^^^^^^^

Bigdav · 29-07-2005, 02:10 PM

if your new to training id say stick with form rather than weight, if youve been training seriously for more than a year and a half, using a LITTLE body english to finsih your last 1-2 reps isnt likely to kill you and just may help you through a plateau

Carnivore · 29-07-2005, 03:30 PM

as jimmy says keep it strict

Stu · 29-07-2005, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by andyparry123

i am about 175lbs 5' 9"

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Originally Posted by andyparry123

i am about 180lbs

YOu have some crazy genetics going on there you gained 5lbs in 3mins ;)

28-07-2005, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
andyparry123 Pagga Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: royal huyton on sea Posts: 299	form or weight I am new to all this so could anyone tell me if completing a set with good form or struggling a bit with more weight is best. I struggle with last set of reps for each exercise and sometimes loose form though my aching body tells me i must be doing something right. any more newbie hints and tips appreciated. (i am chugging about 250g of protein a day):crazy:

28-07-2005, 10:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
andyparry123 Pagga Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: royal huyton on sea Posts: 299	form or weight i am about 180lbs how much protein should i be looking at? also when i train i add weight for each set as i was told this was the highway to getting bigger but think (know) it is why i loose form should i just do three sets of the middle weight?

28-07-2005, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
andyparry123 Pagga Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: royal huyton on sea Posts: 299	**** lenny that a lot of protein. i train with gadgesxi who you have also chatted with and in fact doctored his (our) training routine so i think the routine is good but not the adding weight for each set though we are both seeing good strength gains. cheers for the advice mate will shoot for the 350g. living on tuna, protein shakes and hulkster protein bars that i made with recipe off site Last edited by andyparry123; 28-07-2005 at 10:46 PM.

28-07-2005, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnO Looking Freaky Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 601	Form, use to much weight and bad form = injury and no training for a day or three

28-07-2005, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
big UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: The only side effect of steroids is GREATNESS Posts: 5,511	Don't compromise your form. If you can't increase the weight each session without your form deviating, then you may need to look at your diet and/or routine. 250g of protein is good if you weigh in the 125-150lb range. I am assuming you're heavier though?

28-07-2005, 10:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
andyparry123 Pagga Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: royal huyton on sea Posts: 299	i am about 175lbs 5' 9"

28-07-2005, 10:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
andyparry123 Pagga Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: royal huyton on sea Posts: 299	:lift: cheers mate. sure i will call on your expertice again

28-07-2005, 10:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 24,337	Dont sacrafice form for weight. Once you have your form down and hit the same grooves you will go up in weight. It takes time, dont get discouraged, tomorrow will be better than today and so on.

29-07-2005, 02:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Bigdav Move along, nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aberdooom Posts: 615	if your new to training id say stick with form rather than weight, if youve been training seriously for more than a year and a half, using a LITTLE body english to finsih your last 1-2 reps isnt likely to kill you and just may help you through a plateau

29-07-2005, 03:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
Carnivore Somewhere between depressed and suicidal Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: location, location Posts: 1,077	as jimmy says keep it strict