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Workout question

  • If I'm doing 3 sets of 10, is it best to do (for example): 1 set 135lbs, 2nd set 175lbs, 3rd set 225lbs or all 3 sets at 225lbs?

    This post was edited by ChopNole20 on 4/2/2012 at 1:57 PM

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  • ChopNole20 said...

    If I'm doing 3 sets of 10, is it best to do (for example): 1 set 135lbs, 2nd set 175lbs, 3rd set 225lbs or all 3 sets at 225lbs?

    It really depends on the lift. What lift are you talking about in this case?

    Andrew

  • I would warm up with 135 and 185 but only do 1-3 reps just to get use to increase in weights. Also depends on what your max is in that exercise.

    Michmania

  • Sorry, about that. I'm referring to the squat. I wasn't sure if I should go heavy on all 3 sets for 10 reps.

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  • ChopNole20 said...

    Sorry, about that. I'm referring to the squat. I wasn't sure if I should go heavy on all 3 sets for 10 reps.

    Pick one, do it for a week.... then switch it up the next week

    One of the best things you can do for your body is not do the same thing all the time

    So go all heavy one week, then the next week go to 4 sets of 25 or something like that

    Just my advice

    I do a lot of air squats too when running sprints, that will kick your ass my friend

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  • Michmania said...

    I would warm up with 135 and 185 but only do 1-3 reps just to get use to increase in weights. Also depends on what your max is in that exercise.

    This. Although it may depend on your goals. For strength purposes, working sets which are not in overload territory are a waste of glycogen.

    stoptothink

  • NoVaNoles said...

    Pick one, do it for a week.... then switch it up the next week

    One of the best things you can do for your body is not do the same thing all the time

    So go all heavy one week, then the next week go to 4 sets of 25 or something like that

    Just my advice

    I do a lot of air squats too when running sprints, that will kick your ass my friend

    Why?

    So you are saying your body will get use to the same routine. It does not, your body doesn't know how much weight you are lifting, if you are reaching a plateau, then change the rep range or low weights for week or two.. No reason to do something different every week, progress won't be made as fast.

    Michmania

  • ChopNole20 said...

    Sorry, about that. I'm referring to the squat. I wasn't sure if I should go heavy on all 3 sets for 10 reps.

    Take into consideration your goals. Power: 1-5 reps per set and focus on concentric speed. Strength: 2-6. Hypertrophy: 8-12.

    stoptothink

  • Michmania said...

    Why?

    So you are saying your body will get use to the same routine. It does not, your body doesn't know how much weight you are lifting, if you are reaching a plateau, then change the rep range or low weights for week or two.. No reason to do something different every week, progress won't be made as fast.

    roflmaoroflmao you have a lot to learn young man

    Cross-Fit, easily the best workout system in the world right now and best training for athletes is based on changing your workouts pretty much everyday

    But do you pal

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  • Michmania said...

    Why?

    So you are saying your body will get use to the same routine. It does not, your body doesn't know how much weight you are lifting, if you are reaching a plateau, then change the rep range or low weights for week or two.. No reason to do something different every week, progress won't be made as fast.

    Why You Should Change Up Your Workout Routine Daily / Fitness / Exercises

    http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/exercises/why-you-should-change-up-your-workout-routine-daily.html

    www.fitday.com
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  • Thanks for the feedback. So, going heavy every other week will confuse the body?

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  • NoVaNoles said...

    roflmaoroflmao you have a lot to learn young man

    Cross-Fit, easily the best workout system in the world right now and best training for athletes is based on changing your workouts pretty much everyday

    But do you pal

    I work in the OR often with orthopedic surgeons and they've noticed an increase in injuries due to Crossfit. Since a lot of the motions use speed, explosive movement, and sometimes momentum, the combination equals people lifting more than they should. I tried Crossfit, but for the reasons mentioned, I've gone to a more traditional routine with some boot camp elements.

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  • BexarBear said...

    I work in the OR often with orthopedic surgeons and they've noticed an increase in injuries due to Crossfit. Since a lot of the motions use speed, explosive movement, and sometimes momentum, the combination equals people lifting more than they should. I tried Crossfit, but for the reasons mentioned, I've gone to a more traditional routine with some boot camp elements.

    Yeah and those that get hurt are the people that can't handle it lol

    Its for great athletes only really, not just anybody

    Thanks for the advice doc but you don't have a freaking clue

    Also lmao at lifting more than you should, you barely ever lift weights on cross fit, and personally the only thing I do is squats in terms of weight lifting

    This post was edited by NoVaNoles on 4/3/2012 at 11:06 AM

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  • NoVaNoles said...

    Good job linking an article that is for fat loss on cardio machines.

    Michmania

  • Michmania said...

    Good job linking an article that is for fat loss on cardio machines.

    lol are you really this ignorant ? you want more links ?

    Here you go, educate yourself moron

    Welcome to CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness

    Forging Elite Fitness. CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program. We have designed our program to elicit as broad an adaptational response as possible. The CrossFit Program was developed to enhance an individual's competency at all physical tasks. Our athletes are trained to perform successfully at multiple, diverse, and randomized physical challenges.

    www.crossfit.com
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  • wow so much bad advice ITT

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  • Ill make it big for you so you don't miss it

    OUR ATHLETES ARE TRAINED TO PERFORM SUCCESSFULLY AT MULTIPLE, DIVERSE, AND RANDOMIZED PHYSICAL CHALLENGES!!!!

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  • cockengr said...

    wow so much bad advice ITT

    Cross-fit is bad advice ?

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  • NoVaNoles said...

    Cross-fit is bad advice ?

    no I was referring to the "confuse your muscles" advice. broscience. the way you hypertrophy muscles is through progressively overloading them with increasing weight through time.

    I guess knowing his goals is really key to answering this question. if he is going for overall cardio health and/or improve himself athletically then crossfit is fine. If he is trying to get big and strong and grow muscle then the whole "confuse your muscles" broscience is BS.

    and to answer the original OP: lift heavy, and lift progressively heavier if you are trying to grow muscle and/or increase strength. if you can squat 225x10 then 135 and 185 are warmup weights. If you want to induce your muscles to get bigger and/or stronger, and you are capable of lifting 225x10 on all 3 sets, do it. And next workout 230x10 on all 3 sets, and so on and so forth.

    you would have him squatting sets of 25 pounds if he can do 225x10? for real? yes that is horrible advice and borders on useless, ridiculous, and any other descriptive word.

    I am not getting into a long argument about this in the middle of the workday, but just saying my piece. take it or leave it.

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  • NoVaNoles said...

    lol are you really this ignorant ? you want more links ?

    Here you go, educate yourself moron

    You haven't explained to me why such a wide range of rep ranges each week for you is beneficial.

    This post was edited by Michmania on 4/3/2012 at 12:30 PM

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  • cockengr said...

    no I was referring to the "confuse your muscles" advice. broscience. the way you hypertrophy muscles is through progressively overloading them with increasing weight through time.

    I guess knowing his goals is really key to answering this question. if he is going for overall cardio health and/or improve himself athletically then crossfit is fine. If he is trying to get big and strong and grow muscle then the whole "confuse your muscles" broscience is BS.

    and to answer the original OP: lift heavy, and lift progressively heavier if you are trying to grow muscle and/or increase strength. if you can squat 225x10 then 135 and 185 are warmup weights. If you want to induce your muscles to get bigger and/or stronger, and you are capable of lifting 225x10 on all 3 sets, do it. And next workout 230x10 on all 3 sets, and so on and so forth.

    you would have him squatting sets of 25 pounds if he can do 225x10? for real? yes that is horrible advice and borders on useless, ridiculous, and any other descriptive word.

    I am not getting into a long argument about this in the middle of the workday, but just saying my piece. take it or leave it.

    This guy knows what he is talking about.

    Michmania

  • cockengr said...

    no I was referring to the "confuse your muscles" advice. broscience. the way you hypertrophy muscles is through progressively overloading them with increasing weight through time.

    I guess knowing his goals is really key to answering this question. if he is going for overall cardio health and/or improve himself athletically then crossfit is fine. If he is trying to get big and strong and grow muscle then the whole "confuse your muscles" broscience is BS.

    and to answer the original OP: lift heavy, and lift progressively heavier if you are trying to grow muscle and/or increase strength. if you can squat 225x10 then 135 and 185 are warmup weights. If you want to induce your muscles to get bigger and/or stronger, and you are capable of lifting 225x10 on all 3 sets, do it. And next workout 230x10 on all 3 sets, and so on and so forth.

    you would have him squatting sets of 25 pounds if he can do 225x10? for real? yes that is horrible advice and borders on useless, ridiculous, and any other descriptive word.

    I am not getting into a long argument about this in the middle of the workday, but just saying my piece. take it or leave it.

    lmao at what you took from my posts

    surrounded by fools around here

    When did I say lift 25 pounds lol ?

    Cardio health ? crossfit ? are you serious, cross-fit has made me stronger in every aspect of either weight lifting or running, or stretching or core or whatever

    Get a clue, you guys are hilarious

    Building up big muscles is also retarded unless you want to be a body builder, I laugh at every jackass I see who has his muscle milk ready and super huge muscles but can't even wipe his own anus

    Being huge and strong in terms of lifting weights doesn't do anything for you but break you down when you get older as your joints start to fall apart

    This is why the military has pretty much crossed over to cross-fit type training

    This post has been edited 2 times, most recently by NoVaNoles on 4/3/2012 at 12:34 PM

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  • NoVaNoles said...

    lmao at what you took from my posts

    surrounded by fools around here

    When did I say lift 25 pounds lol ?

    Cardio health ? crossfit ? are you serious, cross-fit has made me stronger in every aspect of either weight lifting or running, or stretching or core or whatever

    Get a clue, you guys are hilarious

    Building up big muscles is also retarded unless you want to be a body builder, I laugh at every jackass I see who has his muscle milk ready and super huge muscles but can't even wipe his own anus

    Being huge and strong in terms of lifting weights doesn't do anything for you but break you down when you get older as your joints start to fall apart

    How does being huge and strong do nothing except in terms of lifting weights. Now you are going to tell me that Crossfit teaches "functional strength" and weightlifting does not.

    This post was edited by Michmania on 4/3/2012 at 12:38 PM

    Michmania

  • NoVaNoles said...

    lmao at what you took from my posts

    surrounded by fools around here

    When did I say lift 25 pounds lol ?

    Cardio health ? crossfit ? are you serious, cross-fit has made me stronger in every aspect of either weight lifting or running, or stretching or core or whatever

    Get a clue, you guys are hilarious

    Building up big muscles is also retarded unless you want to be a body builder, I laugh at every jackass I see who has his muscle milk ready and super huge muscles but can't even wipe his own anus

    Being huge and strong in terms of lifting weights doesn't do anything for you but break you down when you get older as your joints start to fall apart

    This is why the military has pretty much strictly gone to cross-fit type training

    you've already forgotten what you posted. you said 4 sets of 25 in your first post -- scroll up.

    who do you think will be stronger and bigger? some one who strength trains or someone who does crossfit? OK then. obviously you want to be fitter, and not stronger and bigger, and more power to you. thats fine.

    but the whole "confuse your muscles" is broscience.

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    cockengr

  • 25 reps you dufus

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