Tuesday, January 9, 2007

How do you pick your sets and reps

Weight Training



For those wondering how much weight to use or how many sets do I need or what should be the goal for my reps this may help.

There are basically five different weight training objectives a person is looking to achieve from their time lifting. Each objective will have a different combination of sets, reps, weight, rest, and percentage of their 1RM. The 5 weight training goals are:
1 - strength
2 - power single effort
3 - power multiple effort
4 - hypertrophy
5 - muscular endurance

The powerlifter, bodybuilder, runner, or the general public will fit into at least one maybe even more of theses categories.

Follow the links to learn more for each lifting goal

Click here if you want to learn about strength
Link for single effort or multiple effort power
If you want to learn about hypertrophy follow this link
Anyone interested in muscular endurance
click here

All the best in your weight and programs.
Jason

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