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cowdoc
been working out lifting weights and ect missed couple months to busy farming got back to it couple days ago, got new sheet to keep track of progress and it now says XXXXXXX recommends 3x10 3x12 or 3x15
anyways i have been doing 3x5 reps to where i am maxed out on the 5th rep on third set i do mix it up with higher number of reps and lighter weights once in awhile...what i am doing is accomplishing what i want i guess....got some shirts that are getting very tight[8D] anyways what do those of you who lift do?
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  • 11BravoCrunchie
    If you're only getting 5 reps on the third set, drop down 5 or 10 lbs. You'll get better gains.

    Just remember, for a while you'll make massive increases, then you'll hit a plateau. When you hit the plateau, you have to change your workout routine, but you still won't make the gains as quickly.
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  • Jeepgod2002
    I alternate days/lifts with 2 parts of the body (ex. one day chest and legs, next day arms and abs) and focus more of form and technique than amount of weight. Depending on what results you are looking for, diet is usually the factor that most people have trouble with, not necessarily going to the gym and lifting. Getting lean is more important to me than benching the whole stack. Since portion control and high protein diets generally arent fun I constantly tell myself the following to keep me on track:

    "Looking good feels better than food tastes"
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  • cowdoc
    guess i need to add this ....i am not lifting and ect to lose weight i am 6 1" and am between 205-210 lbs. at kids wrestling practice most of the guys couldn't believe i weigh that much and guessed me to be around 170-80 or so....i am lifting to build i guess....started lifting when going to school many years ago and started again several months ago.......i try to eat at least one gram of pro for each pound i weight that is not the easiest thing to do,i have found out.
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  • Jeepgod2002
    cowdoc,

    you obviously have a good understanding about this topic, the only difference between your protein intake and mine is that I use 1 gram of protein for each pound I weigh if i were 0% body fat...but im focusing on maintaining ketosis for fat burning. I have found that (for my diet) the cheapest GNC Whey Protein powder/shake boosts my protein intake to attain the right level, and offers a quick easy breakfast before work.
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