Max, lifts, reps?

**dev_man77** · 09-23-2012, 01:26 PM

Was going to start my log of of Test E 12 weeks and wanted to get a baseline.
What lifts should I max out on? I wanna get a total outlook.
And how many reps do you usually do on max? I hear 3 or 8 from different people.

**baseline_9** · 09-23-2012, 01:28 PM

Not really sure on the question....

What are your goals?

What exactly are u asking?

**dev_man77** · 09-23-2012, 01:34 PM

Like how many reps on a lift is counted as a max? I havent maxed anything out since highschool really.
Also, if I'm going to measure with some body tape which measurements are most important?

This will be my first rodeo, got my lifting and diet in check. I am just looking to up my weight in lifts and maybe lean out a bit. I'm at about 10-11% bf.

**baseline_9** · 09-23-2012, 01:44 PM

I still don't get what u mean...

As far as measurements just measure what u want..... Calves, thighs, waist, chest, shoulders, arms....

**dev_man77** · 09-23-2012, 01:47 PM

If you are doing max weight, how many reps is it?
Or should I just lift as heavy as I can and see how many I can do?
Thanks.

**baseline_9** · 09-23-2012, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by dev_man77

If you are doing max weight, how many reps is it?
Or should I just lift as heavy as I can and see how many I can do?
Thanks.

What is max weight?

Ur really not explains what ur question is.... I just don't get what ur asking?

**austinite** · 09-23-2012, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by baseline_9

What is max weight?

Ur really not explains what ur question is.... I just don't get what ur asking?

I dont get this either. I think he is saying is he is doing low reps, heavy weight, to failure. But the question doesn't make sense. How many reps you can do with the maximum weight you can lift?? The answer would be ONE.

Ideally, if you want to lift as heavy as possible, you want to try and lift where you would fail between 4 to 6 reps.

**dev_man77** · 09-23-2012, 02:27 PM

^^ that helps alot.

Just some people around here treat max weight differently. It makes sense that doing 1 rep would count as a max but some pople say you cant count it your max unless you do it 3 or 8 times or w/e.
Derp

**stpete** · 09-23-2012, 02:57 PM

I've heard 2 rep max. But i go w/1 rep max.

**SEOINAGE** · 09-23-2012, 10:26 PM

In my training log I keep track of my personal best in 5 rep range on bench squat deadlift and the variations of those lifts I do. Also 1 rep max, and 3 rep max on certain heavier versions of those lifts. Sounds confusing but say you bench 255 for 5 reps, then later you are able to bench 275 for 5 then you have a higher 5 rep max. It's simple, and basically you can keep track however you want. Maybe you go for more endurance and have a rep max at a given weight, so say you are squating a weight say 225, and you can do it 10 times, then later you are able to do it 15 times, can say your rep max on 225 was 15, or similar for pull ups or something. Anyways, call it what you want and track it how you will.

**dev_man77** · 09-23-2012, 10:36 PM

Awesome, thanks. Pretty much what I was looking for. I just found a free workout log that came with my supplements a long time ago but it doesnt have everything I wanted in it. Ill have to make an excel spreadsheet or google docs so I can share it. I wanted to log more than just exercise, like meals, measurements, weight ect... Maybe theres a spreadsheet online or something already. Ill just have to make friends with the health department at the university this month so I can gut more tests done like BF%, VO2, ect... I noticed after putting on my muscle over the years I get way more winded and cant get anywhere near my mile times that I was when I was in high school yet I look better in shape.

**SEOINAGE** · 09-24-2012, 10:15 AM

Originally Posted by dev_man77

Awesome, thanks. Pretty much what I was looking for. I just found a free workout log that came with my supplements a long time ago but it doesnt have everything I wanted in it. Ill have to make an excel spreadsheet or google docs so I can share it. I wanted to log more than just exercise, like meals, measurements, weight ect... Maybe theres a spreadsheet online or something already. Ill just have to make friends with the health department at the university this month so I can gut more tests done like BF%, VO2, ect... I noticed after putting on my muscle over the years I get way more winded and cant get anywhere near my mile times that I was when I was in high school yet I look better in shape.

This is actually fairly common, but you can improve it by conditioning and training for it. Looks don't necessarily mean someone is "in shape." I'd look fat to most people but can out perform people much thinner than me. It's something that can be improved fairly quickly as well. Commonly called GPP, standing for general physical preparedness, can do a variety of exercises to improve this.