just started weight training.
2007-08-14 15:14:53 · 4 answers · asked by adi_putra21 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
If during the last set (of 3 sets) you accomplish the last rep without difficulty it is time to move up. There is no set time to move up. Move it up in 5lb increments.
2007-08-14 15:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by Monte 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep going with the same weight until you can do all your sets without a problem.
For example, if you're doing curls with 12 Kg and you've done 3 sets of 10 it means that 12 kilos is now too light for this exercise. You need to up the weight. A good rule of thumb is a 10% increase or the next greatest level.
2007-08-14 22:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by JavaJoe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just starting out, say, 20 lbs.....10 reps w/5sets and the 6th set increase by 5 lbs.....then go back to the original....do this for one week and increase by 10 # and repeat..... do your weight training every other day and also include cardio for 20 minutes ....and what ever you do rest one day a week that is a must.....no exercise of any kind.....
2007-08-14 22:31:20 · answer #3 · answered by rvin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
when you can hit all your sets and reps with proper form increase the load by 10%
2007-08-14 22:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋