What do you think of this rep scheme - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

JSM · 16-09-2005, 02:28 AM

Do you guys think this would be approach to put on size and gaining strenght quicker. I mean I understand everyone is different but I was thinking of trying this. Just a thought.

week 1: 3x10
week 2: 5x5
week 3: 8,6,4
week 4: 5,3,1
then start over.

**big** · 16-09-2005, 07:37 AM

Give it a try and let us know how you get on.

samurai69 · 16-09-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JSM

Do you guys think this would be approach to put on size and gaining strenght quicker. I mean I understand everyone is different but I was thinking of trying this. Just a thought.

week 1: 3x10
week 2: 5x5
week 3: 8,6,4
week 4: 5,3,1
then start over.

It could work or you could try 4 or 6 weeks of each then change it

but

samurai69 · 16-09-2005, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSM

Do you guys think this would be approach to put on size and gaining strenght quicker. I mean I understand everyone is different but I was thinking of trying this. Just a thought.

week 1: 3x10
week 2: 5x5
week 3: 8,6,4
week 4: 5,3,1
then start over.

It could work or you could try 4 or 6 weeks of each then change it

but as big says you could give it a try

**hackskii** · 16-09-2005, 07:03 PM

Id stick to something for like 6 weeks than change then.
I feel that you wont get the gains you are looking for as the body is constantly changing.

Although I do know a guy that one week does reps, then one week does heavy work then the following week he does moderate weight.

This seems like a good idea on paper but how would you know if you respond to reps or heavy weight?

I mean, if you were looking for something that works you need to notice it or see it.

I do totally agree with change but for the most part if you are either getting stronger or bigger then no change is necessary until a plateau is hit.

JSM · 16-09-2005, 11:31 PM

Ok makes sense. I was thinking about it more and if I am in the gym working on doing sets of 10 on deads that doesn't really seem like I am dedicating my time enough to do heavy enough weight that will put on good size. I mean sure those higher reps like 10 maybe good but on deads wouldn't that just be like trying to build some density in your muscle. Which is good but in my case I really feel I need to put on some more size before thinking a long those lines. So I am thinking of sticking around 4-8 reps. Sound good you think??

**hackskii** · 17-09-2005, 04:49 AM

Heavy question.
You need to find out what works best for you.

I think some guys have a better CNS (fast twitch) and can lift heavier.

Some will burnout faster than others lifting heavy.

I myself think that in the beginning when working out you will need lighter weights,
to get the form and strengthen the connective tissue down then you can add the weight.

Finding out what is your best rep range is a totally personal issue.
All people can be right in regards to what works best (with them).

Diet, stress, sleep, age, gear, frequency of working out, genetics, supplements, diet, bad luck

, all play factors.

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JSM · 17-09-2005, 03:07 PM

Here what you are saying on the heavy reps and so forth. I think what it comes down to is I need to just listen to my body and work my hardest and when I have given a 100% on the heavy weight then I know I will get big because I know my strength will go up

ONE SMART COOKIE · 17-09-2005, 03:31 PM

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Where is cookie when you need him

Sorry missed this one mate.

JSM I would simply do either as big suggests and try it or do each one for at least 2 weeks and then compare results,make sure to journal all your lifts/workouts/diet and how you felt after each workout that way you have some feedback to work from..

JSM · 17-09-2005, 06:46 PM

Ok thanks for the advice. I think I will do that so that on down the road I can look back and see how I am doing and then I imagine that would help me to make improvements if need be.

ONE SMART COOKIE · 17-09-2005, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JSM

Ok thanks for the advice. I think I will do that so that on down the road I can look back and see how I am doing and then I imagine that would help me to make improvements if need be.

Keeping a journal is probably the best bit of advice I can give as we cant remember every little detail.

samurai69 · 17-09-2005, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ONE SMART COOKIE

Keeping a journal is probably the best bit of advice I can give as we cant remember every little detail.

Yep, since i have kept a journal things have definately been made easier.

I like www.bodygain.com its an easy online journal and i have manged to keep my training logged here all year (normally manage to keep a journal for about a week) :rolleye11

JSM · 17-09-2005, 10:41 PM

Bodygain.com I am going to check that out. By first glance it looks pretty good. Thanks

16-09-2005, 02:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
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hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 23,632	Id stick to something for like 6 weeks than change then. I feel that you wont get the gains you are looking for as the body is constantly changing. Although I do know a guy that one week does reps, then one week does heavy work then the following week he does moderate weight. This seems like a good idea on paper but how would you know if you respond to reps or heavy weight? I mean, if you were looking for something that works you need to notice it or see it. I do totally agree with change but for the most part if you are either getting stronger or bigger then no change is necessary until a plateau is hit. __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

17-09-2005, 04:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 23,632	Heavy question. You need to find out what works best for you. I think some guys have a better CNS (fast twitch) and can lift heavier. Some will burnout faster than others lifting heavy. I myself think that in the beginning when working out you will need lighter weights, to get the form and strengthen the connective tissue down then you can add the weight. Finding out what is your best rep range is a totally personal issue. All people can be right in regards to what works best (with them). Diet, stress, sleep, age, gear, frequency of working out, genetics, supplements, diet, bad luck, all play factors. Bump for Saturday and Not Friday Ouch some beer is involved here......... Bump for smarter more aleart people..........OUCH!!!!!! Where is cookie when you need him __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

16-09-2005, 11:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
JSM Gym Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 125	Ok makes sense. I was thinking about it more and if I am in the gym working on doing sets of 10 on deads that doesn't really seem like I am dedicating my time enough to do heavy enough weight that will put on good size. I mean sure those higher reps like 10 maybe good but on deads wouldn't that just be like trying to build some density in your muscle. Which is good but in my case I really feel I need to put on some more size before thinking a long those lines. So I am thinking of sticking around 4-8 reps. Sound good you think??

17-09-2005, 03:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
JSM Gym Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 125	Here what you are saying on the heavy reps and so forth. I think what it comes down to is I need to just listen to my body and work my hardest and when I have given a 100% on the heavy weight then I know I will get big because I know my strength will go up

17-09-2005, 06:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
JSM Gym Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 125	Ok thanks for the advice. I think I will do that so that on down the road I can look back and see how I am doing and then I imagine that would help me to make improvements if need be.

17-09-2005, 10:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
JSM Gym Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 125	Bodygain.com I am going to check that out. By first glance it looks pretty good. Thanks