which one is better ? lifting dumbell by 20x, 3 reps a day of 15 pounds , or dumbell by 10x ,3 reps a day of 25pds
2006-12-21 13:16:48 · 3 answers · asked by yoyoshortaay 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
After learning how to properly do the exercise, pick a weight which is so heavy that you cannot do 7 reps with it, but which is light enough that you can do at least 4 reps with. Do 3 sets at that weight. It doesn't matter what body part you are working, the principle is the same. Heavy stress on the muscle is what causes muscle growth.
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2006-12-21 13:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go gain muscle mass, less reps with more weight is always a good idea. For toning up, the oppisite.
2006-12-21 21:25:09 · answer #2 · answered by gumby and pokey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what muscle you are trying to work. Shoulders? Biceps? Chest? Triceps? What?
2006-12-21 21:21:12 · answer #3 · answered by SarahL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋