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  1. Fadi

    Ascending vs. Descending sets

    Some would argue that ascending sets, whilst very effective for building size, they also have the additional bonus of safe guarding one from possible joint injury due to their gradual increase of the weight being lifted. On the flip side, you have the proponents of descending sets saying that...
  2. L

    Etiquette between sets

    I'm guessing this is probably one of those asked-once-a-week questions, but what's the go with keeping hold of kit between sets. If it wasn't barbell work I'd just jump off while I rest but it takes a couple minutes to set plates up. Takes me what, 10-20sec to finish a set and resting for 3-5...
  3. L

    Etiquette between sets

    I'm guessing this is probably one of those asked-once-a-week questions, but what's the go with keeping hold of kit between sets. If it wasn't barbell work I'd just jump off while I rest but it takes a couple minutes to set plates up. Takes me what, 10-20sec to finish a set and resting for 3-5...
  4. S

    How many pull ups can you do?

    How many pull ups, (not chin ups) can you do in a row? Please 1. Must be of current, not your best 2 years ago 2. Just bodyweight, chin to bar till failure. Just want to know the genuine maximums of the little and big guys. I just did 15 and could not get 16 to chin, now time to get it...
    • steveyboy
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    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: General Fitness Training
  5. A

    short rest vs long rest between sets

    For hypertrophy training, moderate reps 6-15 are better. What about rest periods between sets? After a set, you recruit certain motor units and fatigue muscle fibers. Why would you wait long and allow these fibers to start recovering? According to the Size Principle, as motor units get...
  6. jzpowahz

    Are back-off sets useful after a strength workout?

    Are back-off sets useful after a strength workout? Interesting study. TL:DR
  7. harry1970

    20 rep sets

    I've read many times about the benefits of 20 rep squat sets, and I've started adding a set of 20 reppers at around 60% of my 1RM at the end of my squat session. Needless to say they are fucking hard and get a bit messy. Oh well, no pain no gain. Anyway, is it smart/sensible/advised/beneficial...
    • harry1970
    • Thread
    • 1rm conditioning don easter guys hey imo increase increasing pull pure push push ups rep reps sets single strength thi time training ups ups or weigh weight
    • Replies: 105
    • Forum: Power Lifting/strength training
  8. A

    If you Had To Pick 1 Weight Training Exercise…

    If you had to pick one weight training exercise per muscle group, what would you pick? Legs Chest Back Calves Shoulders Biceps Triceps Traps Forearms Abs
    • Admin
    • Thread
    • admin art bench bodybuilding cup deadlift ell exercise exerciseã¢â‚¬â¦ exercise… muscle pick press reading set sets squat squats star start tea thread training wee weight
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  9. T

    rest period between sets

    Hey, I was just wondering if any one can offer their opinion on what is the optimal time to rest between sets of squats, bench press, and deadlifts. Do you use shorter rest periods for accessory exercises such as bicep curls, skull crushers, flyes, etc? thanks
  10. K

    What do you do to warm up?

    i find what i do isen't cutting it whenever i least expect it i get put out with an injury due to poor warming up attempt. i'd like to know what othey people do to warm up b4 lifts
    • kyronE
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    • 20m bit bottle boxing group hat jogging lift light lighter minutes mma muscle sets split tha time usual walk walking warm warm up waste water wee
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  11. DKD

    Who's had good results with higher reps?

    I'm interested to hear stories from anyone who feels they've made good physique improvements on any particular body parts, using a higher rep range......say anywhere between 12-20 or beyond. I clearly recall Fadi saying once that he made the best gains on his back when he did higher reps for...
    • DKD
    • Thread
    • #12 5x5 age anymore back bar based day der exercises good higher huh load long padding reps results sets shrek stage suit tim time working
    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  12. Goosey

    Multiple sets

    If you need a change of pace, try this on for size. Take a resistance you can get for one set of 20 reps in the leg press to muscular failure. * Now, using the same resistance, perform 3 sets of 10 reps but only take 20-30 seconds rest between sets. *If you get all 3 sets of 10 then next...
  13. KungFooGoo

    Favourite Comedy Sets **NSFW**

    As the title suggest, just post your favourite set by specific comedian. Jim Jefferies On Religion Horrible Blasphemy Panda - World's Funniest Comedy Standup ? - YouTube Louis CK - Rape - YouTube Louis C.K. - Guy in Traffic - YouTube
  14. A

    topic of the week -What Is The Optimal Time Between Sets For Muscle Growth?

    What Is The Optimal Time Between Sets For Muscle Growth? It doesn’t take a genius to realize that the more rest you take between sets, the more weight you’ll be able to lift when you do come back. This doesn’t mean that you should always take more rest between your sets… the right amount...
  15. F

    only a few last sets to failure?

    for example i do 4 sets 6-10 reps with the same weight i do db incline press: 1st set: 10 reps (probably could have done 2-3 more) 2nd set: 10 reps (struggling with this one but probably could have done 1-2 reps more) 3rd set: 9 reps (really hard set, struggling for a couple of seconds...
  16. Big Mick

    Rest between Sets

    I have read a few posts on this Forum where people mention rest periods between sets and quote a specific time ie. 60 seconds, 2 minutes etc etc. Do people really do that, ie sit there and time the rest periods. I have never considered the idea, I just train. Would rest periods really be...
  17. LAandE

    Pull-ups: 3 sets to failure or add weight if completing more than 15 reps.

    Hey, taken from Mark Rippetoe's Practical Programming Novice Program, can someone please explain to me whether this means I should only add weight to pullups when i can do more than 15 in a single set or when I can do more than 15 across three sets (ie. 3x5). I tried googling and can't find the...
  18. F

    not going to failure in first sets

    for ex. 4 sets 6 reps, same weight so if i go to failure or very close to failure on 1 set i wont be able to do effectively 2, 3 and 4 set. so is it ok to go to failure only on the last set, and on the first sets stop when i got all planned reps or when my rep timing really slows donw and im...
  19. F

    pullups 4x10 way of progression

    my routine states that I should do 4 sets 10 reps of weighted pullups. for now my max is (only bodyweight): 9 reps, 7 reps, 5 reps, 5 reps so should I wait and try to add reps each workout till I get all 10, 10, 10, 10 and then start to adding weight and get sth like 10, 9, 8, 7 and next...
    • fqqs
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  20. DKD

    Inverted Rows

    Does anyone here do inverted rows? They don't get much of a mention on the forum but i reckon they're a pretty good exercise. DeFrancosTraining.com - Inverted rows (feet elevated) - YouTube Inverted Row - YouTube The second vid kinda regards them as a stepping stone to pullups, which...
    • DKD
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    • art body exercise forum good great guy hey ice inverted legs love program rows sets shoulder slightly start strength style time vid watch years youtube
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
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