Lifting question

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Registered: 11-15-2004
Lifting question
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Sat, 04-02-2005 - 1:54pm
I finally started some serious lifting and plan on working the whole body two times a week.

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:10pm

If you get in two whole body routines in a week, that's good.






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Registered: 03-15-2004
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:16pm

The "best" way is whatever works for you. Working 2x a week is fine... just make sure you aren't breezing through your workouts.

I recently switched from total body 2x a week to a 3 day split so I actually lift 6 days a week. I did this to see if it would make a difference as far as muscle growth and weight loss. Jury's still out. :)

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Registered: 11-15-2004
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:23pm

Thanks for your support Jean...I haven't really told anyone except Grace.

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:25pm

We have the Sprint circuit at my gym. :) It's a good little circuit and it's pretty tough to do it wrong.

The cables (or pulleys) are lots of fun and there are a million things you can do with them.

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Registered: 11-15-2004
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:28pm

Well you're a professional so I'm sure you're really doing things the way that they should be done.

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Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:31pm
OH , I am SO GLAD that you think the sprint circuit is good.
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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:32pm

Good luck with the pilates!






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Registered: 03-15-2004
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:38pm

The Sprint circuit is a good circuit, albeit a little basic. (I personally would get bored with it pretty easily but that's just me.) When you're ready to move on, I'd definitely hire a trainer for a session or two to show you different exercises with the cables. Cables are so versatile.

Sounds like your sets are going great. If you're close to failing on the last rep, I think that sounds good. :)

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 2:41pm
That brings up another question on when you hit 12 or the upper number on your reps and when/how to move on.





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Registered: 03-15-2004
Sat, 04-02-2005 - 3:23pm
I'd probably do what the trainer suggested. Move the weight up and when you fail, drop down to the lower weight to finish the set. Personally, if I can hit 8 clean reps, then I'll just stop there and not worry about finishing the remaining 4.

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