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Should I increase the weight? - Apr. 9 2008 23:33:30
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Alucard
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Should i increase the weight even if i cant do a full 3 sets of 8 reps, say im failing at 6/7 on the 2nd set, then i fail at 4/5 on the third, is it ok for me to increase the weight the nest time around and try do the same amount on reps, or should i only increase it once i have done a full 3 sets of 8 reps?
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RE: Should I increase the weight? - Apr. 9 2008 23:49:00
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Steve902
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If anything I'd lower it if you're only managing 8/6/4, or rest longer between sets...
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RE: Should I increase the weight? - Apr. 10 2008 1:51:09
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Increase the weight on the 1st set so you only just reach 8 reps and then lighten it for the 2nd so you only just reach 8 reps and then again on the 3rd set.
Other wise your 1st work set is virtually a warm up for the next 2. Why waste your strength in you first set just because of fatgiuge you are going to experiance in the next sets?
Never understood the opposite way round myself.
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RE: Should I increase the weight? - May 4 2008 12:46:19
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increase once you have reached the full eight reps...
yeah i agree, thats what ive been told a while ago from someone on this forum,works well
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