changing workout...

[Monty2312]

hey guys....
just wondering, in your opinion, wen changing rep ranges wat range do u go from!

for example week one: rep range is 10-12
week two: rep range is 6-8 (heavier weight)

is tat ok?

[kaptainkeezy04]

I think that would be changing it too often. Read the Slingshot method thread at the top of the section for methods on shocking the body into growth.

[reardbandit]

I'd have to agree with keezy. In your most generic periodization programs, routines change about once a month. It also depends on what your goals are, but once a week is a little much

[eatrainrest]

I think that would be changing it too often. Read the Slingshot method thread at the top of the section for methods on shocking the body into growth.

i agree, IMO you should fully adopt to a routine to get the most out of it.. 8-12 weeks...

[FireGuy]

There really is not a significant difference between 6-8 and 10-12. Besides chest exercises, most people stop at 8 reps when they still have 2 left anyways. Besides there is no reason you cant incorporate both rep ranges into the same workout.

[kaptainkeezy04]

There really is not a significant difference between 6-8 and 10-12. Besides chest exercises, most people stop at 8 reps when they still have 2 left anyways. Besides there is no reason you cant incorporate both rep ranges into the same workout.

the main importance is failing. Good point Fireguy.

[FireGuy]

the main importance is failing. Good point Fireguy.

I find it funny that I can go into the gym any day if the week and watch people go to failure (where they actually need a spot) on chest all day long but cant remember the last time I saw anyone fold a squat in the rack or even need any kind of assistance or go for a last rep or two deadlifting and not get the bar up. Oh...and bicep curls, people do like to go to failure in those as well.

[kaptainkeezy04]

I find it funny that I can go into the gym any day if the week and watch people go to failure (where they actually need a spot) on chest all day long but cant remember the last time I saw anyone fold a squat in the rack or even need any kind of assistance or go for a last rep or two deadlifting and not get the bar up. Oh...and bicep curls, people do like to go to failure in those as well.

haha so true! You're on a roll...

[reardbandit]

That ain't no lie. Failing in the squat rack is a little unnerving though, even with the supports in place. But, as long as you make sure those supports are in there GOOD at the proper height, it ain't nothing. Knock on wood I've never injured myself doing squats

[FireGuy]

That ain't no lie. Failing in the squat rack is a little unnerving though, even with the supports in place. But, as long as you make sure those supports are in there GOOD at the proper height, it ain't nothing. Knock on wood I've never injured myself doing squats

I folded 465 OUT of the rack one time. Pieces of skin from my shin hanging from the knurls on the bar and a bruised ego but that was about it.

[reardbandit]

465 is big boy weight. I have never folded out of the rack, luckily you got out unharmed. Now instead of a scar you got a cool story~!