for 8 reps per set, how can I do it?

[getbig105]

people always say that the best rep range for muscle growth is 8-12 per set. but how can I do it? from what I see and I do, I find out that, for one exercise, I can do 3-4 reps non-stop, then I breath for a few seconds (just a few seconds, like 5-6 seconds), I can finish 1-2 more, then a few seconds breathe again, I can do 2 more which I totally finished the "8 reps", does this way count as 8 reps per set? or should I lower weight to finish 8 reps without breaking?

Thank you for any opinion.

W.

[jpm101]

Is this a trick question?

Good Luck.

[Bluto]

people always say that the best rep range for muscle growth is 8-12 per set. but how can I do it? from what I see and I do, I find out that, for one exercise, I can do 3-4 reps non-stop, then I breath for a few seconds (just a few seconds, like 5-6 seconds), I can finish 1-2 more, then a few seconds breathe again, I can do 2 more which I totally finished the "8 reps", does this way count as 8 reps per set? or should I lower weight to finish 8 reps without breaking?

Thank you for any opinion.

W.

lower the weight.

you should be able to do 8 reps without a break. and only towards the 7th or 8th rep should you have to struggle hard with it. that's a set. rest 1-2 minutes then do it over again. thats another set. repeat once more and then youve done 3 sets.

[d0nny2600]

lower the weight.

you should be able to do 8 reps without a break. and only towards the 7th or 8th rep should you have to struggle hard with it. that's a set. rest 1-2 minutes then do it over again. thats another set. repeat once more and then youve done 3 sets.

Screaming Z Board during reps will make the weight easier to move. You can add more weight this way. More weight = more muscle = more chicks = Z Board ruling

[getbig105]

Is this a trick question?

Good Luck.

Hey, jpm101,

I read your reply very carefully, your reply impressed me a lot. This is my real question, do you have any good suggestion? Thank you.

[getbig105]

lower the weight.

you should be able to do 8 reps without a break. and only towards the 7th or 8th rep should you have to struggle hard with it. that's a set. rest 1-2 minutes then do it over again. thats another set. repeat once more and then youve done 3 sets.

Thank you, Bluto. I will lower weight.

[jpm101]

GB105: My questions, if I may: Not to be harsh but did it occur to you to actually inform yourself and read up on a subject before your get involved with it? Or the possibility of applying common sense with regards to working out.

My suggestions to you: The 7th or 8 rep should not be a struggle for some one new (I am giving you the benefit of the doubt that you are new to lifting....or any way I pray you are) to workouts. Every rep should be with-in  your capacity. When reaching the goal of 12 reps in a workout, the next workout you will add 5lbs or 10lbs, depending on the exercise, to the BB/DB. Three workouts a week. Take a breaking in period of 4 to 6 weeks and than begin more serious training.

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