ok now i've been lifting (benching, biceps, triceps) for quite a while now, and I was wondering if I could gain muscle mass & strenght if I do the same weights all the times (im doing 200 lbs bench press for a month now)? Maybe if I do the same weights w/ more reps, could that help increase mass & strenght or do I really have to go up higher in the lbs. column on the bench press?
-Thanks
2007-03-16 11:43:52 · 3 answers · asked by Loose Like Wizard's Sleeve 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I recommend cycling the weights and reps so that your body does not get stale on the same routine. You may have hit a plateau for this reason. You can also mix it up with other exercises such as dumbell presses on a flat bench, incline, or decline. You can also add in exercises such as cable crossovers and dips. You can even do the dips with added weight. In short, variety helps a great deal. Also, here is a link to a workout that changes weekly. You can throw it in occasionally to mix things up. Feel free to vary the reps as desired.
2007-03-16 12:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by fitman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can by doing more reps, but eventually you will have to increase your weights unless you just wnat to maintain what you've already got. I hope you're also working your lower body as well (glutes, quads, etc.).
2007-03-16 11:54:28 · answer #2 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dude idk wht ur talkin about but i bet your body looks good! lol
2007-03-16 11:51:34 · answer #3 · answered by drzkarina13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋