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  1. MaxBrenner

    Rest intervals between sets

    The effect of different rest intervals between sets on volume components and strength gains. The effect of different rest intervals b... [J Strength Cond Res. 2008] - PubMed - NCBI Willardson JM, Burkett LN. Source Kinesiology and Sports Studies Department, Eastern Illinois University...
  2. MaxBrenner

    Strength and Neuromuscular Adaptation Following One, Four and Eight Sets of High Inte

    From Lyle's site - Strength and Neuromuscular Adaptation Following One, Four and Eight Sets of High Intensity Resistance Exercise in Trained Males - Research Review | BodyRecomposition - The Home of Lyle McDonald Strength and Neuromuscular Adaptation Following One, Four and Eight Sets of High...
  3. F

    warmup sets please check

    for example I plan to lift 300lbs 3 sets 6 reps in deadlift so I do 3 warmup sets: 1 set: 50% x 6 reps , 2 set: 70% x 3 reps , 3 set: 90% x 1 and then rest and 3 work sets of 6 is that correct? and as for bench press 200lbs , two warmup sets: 1 set: 50% x 6 reps , 2 set 80% x 3 reps...
  4. R

    rest periods between sets

    Ok here i go again with another question! :D I know it's normal to get puffed out and feel stuffed after some sets but how much is to much? I think i go over board at times and really push myself to get that last rep or two out. if i'm going for 10 reps but feel really stuffed at 8 should i...
  5. Dancelot

    Rest time between intense cardio sets

    I'm currently doing some cardio after a weight session, like: burpees, Tabata thrusters, box jumps and barbell complexes. Except for the Tabata sets, I rest for 60 seconds between sets. Is this about right or should I adjust it? Aiming for fitness plus some extra fat burn.
  6. TrentZor

    the what u saw at the gym TODAY thread

    Well i spotted a summer newbie today. he (chubby) wore shorts/singlet/headband and wristband. Proceeded to do Dumbell bicep curls (why am i not surprised) with 5kgs on each side and started grunting like it he was giving birth. Did 6 reps dumped the dumbells with a loud bang from shoulder...
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    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  7. A

    Supplement reviews

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  8. T

    Sets and reps confusion

    Ok, so I've been training on and off for about 4-5 years now and onyl recently decided to take it more seriously. But something just occured to me with regards to reps and sets. Background info: Take for example the flat bench press I would do: Set 1 (warmup set): 30kg x 12 reps Set 2...
  9. M

    Lying and overhead dumbbell tricep extensions...How many reps and sets?

    ok I am concentrating on my triceps, and I am doing the lying tricep extensions, and the dumbbell overhead tricep extension. Currently I am using dumbbells and they are 10 kilos. I really feel it after doing 12 reps. How many sets should I be doing? I try to do 3 sets, but it kills as it burns...
    • MADDYSMUM
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    • body body weight bump day double dumbbell dumbell extensionshow fadi hat head hey lift lying overhead perspective put reps sets squat tha tricep weigh weight yeah
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Female Training Discussion
  10. B

    How to increase vertical jump & agility? - (For basketball)

    Good Afternoon, I'm over 6-foot, almost 18, 87kg and would like to increase my vertical jump & general agility. My current routine is as follows; Floor-work; 70 Pushups 300 Situps Weights; 22.5KG Barbell 13 repetitions of both exercises, (wrists facing up, wrists facing...
    • Barry_
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    • agility basketball body box calf exercises fast hard inches increase increasing join jump program rain reps routine sets sprints suggest train training vertical weight wrong
    • Replies: 47
    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  11. kindred

    Is it worth adding additional sets when you have reached your max reps?

    For example with my bench press i can get 5x5x4 would i benifit to keep adding sets so it looked more like 5x5x4x3x2x2x1 or something until totally buggard. Or is there a point where it really makes no difference. I want to increase my bench press to 10x10x10 but i dont really know how far i...
  12. P

    ive hit a plateau - need help with sets variations!

    Hi All, I have currently hit a plateau in my training, I used to be able to up the weight with things like a dumbbell shoulder press every few weeks but I am struggling at the moment! I notice other people changing the weight for each set, for example – I am currently doing 3 x 12 - 20kg...
  13. S

    Start heavy & go light? Or vice versa?

    Hi guys, For 3 years I trained light, then heavier, then heaviest. Eg. Bench 60kg/10 reps, 70kg/8 reps, 80kg/4 reps. Recently I flipped it: 80kg/6 reps, 70kg/8 reps., 60kg rep till fail. I find it much better as you are able to lift the heavy weight straight away as your muscles are not...
    • snaggletooth
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    • 100 art big damage exercise heavy light opinion personally put reducing reps sets star start tire versa vice warm warm up warming warmup weigh weight working
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    • Forum: BodyBuilding Training Discussions
  14. B

    Break between sets

    In between sets how long should the break time be?
  15. S

    Sets and Reps

    My weight training routine seems to take forever Currently i am doing 3 sets of 8-12 reps. Is ok if I cut this down to 2 sets of 8-12 reps will this effect my gains?
  16. I

    Time in between sets

    just a few questions that have been ircking me over time At the moment my workout routine consists of: Monday: Chest, Triceps Tuesday: Back Biceps Thursday: Legs Friday: Shoulders/Abs/Forearms How many excersizes are recommended for each muscle group? And how many sets are recommended...
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