Go Back   Bodybuilding.net - Bodybuilding Forum > Main Forums > Training


build up or down?



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-20-2009, 03:00 PM
Pirate Pirate is offline
Rank: Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 218
Default build up or down?

Is it better to lift heavy then go lighter or the other way around... an example would be lifting...i don't know something like 100 lbs X 12 then 90 X 12 or is it better to go the other way, start light to get warmed up then go heavier? The trainer said to start heavy but I'm not sure about that guy...(and the weights and reps aren't whats actually being done, I am just using that as a general example)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-20-2009, 03:24 PM
Pitysister's Avatar
Pitysister Pitysister is offline
Rank: Light Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,221
Default

depends on what you're after...straight sets across with heavy weight are cool
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-20-2009, 04:02 PM
Pirate Pirate is offline
Rank: Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 218
Default

Well I am going for mass right now, and yes, straight sets with all heavy are very cool...I wish I could give you more details I can't remember the exact weights because I write them down and leave them at the gym, and I really don't even know the names of the exercises...just know the movement and what they do...I think its a military press that I am actually having trouble with and I am sitting down...I don't know for sure though..its deff. hitting my upper pectorals and triceps though..if that helps?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-21-2009, 07:52 PM
B.M.F B.M.F is offline
Rank: New Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 16
Default

incline press? there's some good info on the thread I posted (constructive criticism) a few down from here. serry not sure how to link it.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 12-22-2009, 11:33 AM
EricT EricT is offline
Rank: Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 6,314
Default

Look at it this way:

Even if you were to start light and go to heavier by say using stepped sets, you would still be able to strip the bar back down and go lighter for extra volume.

So, in that light, what is the sole purpose of going from heavier to lighter?
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.



To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
or
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


If you act sanctimonious I will just list out your logical fallacies until you get pissed off and spew blasphemous remarks.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 12-22-2009, 02:04 PM
Pirate Pirate is offline
Rank: Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 218
Default

I don't want to go any lighter it just felt like on the 3rd set I couldn't finish, and I did that same exercise again yesterday and I did 12 reps and then added weight and I did alot better...I think before I just wasn't warming up...I really don't know I am rather new to this
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 12-22-2009, 02:09 PM
Pirate Pirate is offline
Rank: Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 218
Default

Actually basically what I should be asking is if I am going for mass right now, what do you guys suggest...I generally do 3 sets of 12, should I go as heavy as I can for all 3 sets or is there something else I should be doing? And I know there are a million places online that tell me but they all seem to contradict themselves so I am asking you guys who have actually done this...please give me your opinion.

And I apologize if I either am not making sense or sound like I am retarded...I have never been good as saying what I am trying to get across,
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 12-22-2009, 02:48 PM
Pitysister's Avatar
Pitysister Pitysister is offline
Rank: Light Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,221
Default

are you just starting working out for the first time in your life?

most high volume magazine/online routines are only good for people on the juice...or the ones that have it genetically easy. so doing an all isolation routine is not going to do much to start out with.

write out your workouts...so we can see what's up.
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

And when you seek forgiveness
You will see there is no god
And for all eternity
You will cry my name
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 12-22-2009, 05:42 PM
Kevsworld's Avatar
Kevsworld Kevsworld is offline
Rank: Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Manila, Philippines
Posts: 284
Default

I like the 5 sets, five reps workout.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 12-23-2009, 04:33 AM
iron_worker's Avatar
iron_worker iron_worker is offline
Rank: Light Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Saskatoon, Sk, Canada
Posts: 3,272
Send a message via MSN to iron_worker
Default

5x5 or 3x5's are definitely a good place to start.

Post up your workout and we'll let you know what we think.

IW
Reply With Quote
Reply

  Bodybuilding.net - Bodybuilding Forum > Main Forums > Training


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes



 



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:33 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.