sets, and reps while trying to drop a LOT of fat

Re:sets, and reps while trying to drop a LOT of fat (angelfan)

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:57:42 GMT

Your weights workouts should be high intensity working 3 days a week usually mon, wed and fri. You could try a full body workout 3 times a week. something like this

Squat or Leg Press 2 x 10 - 12 reps
Bench Press              2 x   8 - 10 reps
Bent over row           2 x   8 - 10 reps
Shoulder Press         2 x   8 - 10 reps
Bicep Curls                2 x   8 - 10 reps
Dips                          2 x   8 - 10 reps
Crunch                      2 x   10 - 12 reps

Do 1 warm up for each exercise then do the 2 work sets to failure. Do this routine mon, wed and fri.

On tues, Thurs and Sat do 30 - 45 mins of Cardio either do Power walking on the treadmill, or The stationary bike or rower.

Increase your protein intake and decrease your Carbs.

Re:sets, and reps while trying to drop a LOT of fat (Aks)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:51:49 GMT

Hello mate,

Have you looked at any high intensity workouts?
IMO keep the weights and make sure you do leg workouts. Speaking from experience people esp me forget how important legs are and think they won't help but since i've started doing my legs its helped my whole body so much!

You could try a full body workout 2 - 3 times a week (Which i would go heavy one personally from experience) or high intensity workout (with whatever you can manage) the same and then cardio on 2 - 3 of the other days but ensure you get rest. Its all about finding what works best for you as well, i've done what some people have said and it hasn't helped me at all but then changed it a bit and its worked wonders.

Yeah get your diet up, i'm not one to comment on a good diet as i'm still working on mine but there are some really useful people here.

Remember keep at it and you will get what you want!

sets, and reps while trying to drop a LOT of fat (Holmes*)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:34:34 GMT

Hi all,

I'm trying to drop a lot of fat, 60 pounds to be exact. I understand eating minimal calories, there is pretty well no chance of gaining muscle, but I really want to do weights while trying to achieve the weight loss.

My question is, should I be doing a LOT of light reps and sets...or the more common types like 3x8, 4X10....or should I just stick to a lot of cardio, and add the weights when I've dropped the weight ?

Look forward to your help.