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Me and my buddy are having a lil' workout dispute, what is the amount of energy you should put into a workout for best results?

Me- I think it should be moderate, like 5 sets of 10 reps, so you stimulate the muscle without burning it out cause you need it to hold up for the other exercises, if you burn out a muscle you won't get proper form when u do other exercises, in turn u only really efficiently work out one part of your body.

friend( let's call him Dave)- believes you should go all high intensity on all exercises to get max results faster, he thinks it's all or nothing, like 5 sets of 20 reps. He knows your work gets sloppy later on but you'll build true power and mass if u alternate the starting muscle every time.

so which ones the best for overall development, me I think I am, I mean they all need the same amount of effort right?

2007-07-17 09:20:21 · 5 answers · asked by Joey 1 in Health Diet & Fitness

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You have to carefully choose which muscle groups you will work each session. You cannot work the whole body in one session using your friend's technique. My buddy/instructor takes about 5 days to work the whole body. It also depends upon your goals. Are you going for bulk, strength, endurance or toning. Different goals require different techniques. Nutrition is essential. You won't build any muscle without feeding it. Good luck!

2007-07-17 09:31:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 7 · 0 0

No, you are correct....

When training for strength (Powerlifer routine): Use 3-5 reps, with a long rest period involved maybe anywhere from 2-3 minutes.

For a normal hypertrophy (muscle growth/bodybuilding) routine: Use 8-10 reps with a shorter rest period of around 45-60 seconds.

For endurance: Use higher reps of say 12 and up, rest for a period of no less then 30 seconds.

When lifting for muscle growth and strength is quality, not quantity. Ten well-executed lifts are better than 50 sloppy ones.

Think about this. If higher reps (anything over 15) were beneficial for growth then why not just stay home and lift a can of green beans until your blue in the face? Don't listen to your friend but DO lift with intensity. If you can get 12 reps easily with PERFECT form then bump up the weight. Make sure your not throwing the weight around and use controlled movements. It's called weight "lifting" not weight throwing.

Good luck with your friend.

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2016-10-08 22:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

You're idea is better. although after those reps and sets get to easy you'll have to do what your friend is doing. what your frirnd is doing is what most body builders do. but they take alot of portein supplements and other things like that. just keep doing what your doing.

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