The Weightlifters Thread

[bigorange357]

Originally Posted by kwebbvols2344

I will go as low as 3 reps every so often, like yo usaid it changes it up. Also, on legs I will do reps of 20-25 sometimes.

im a firm believer that legs need high reps to respond. I like to do extended drop sets on leg press that sometimes eclipse 50 total reps. If you can walk pain free the day after you do legs then you need rethink your approach to training
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[govols/cc]

Originally Posted by bigorange357

im a firm believer that legs need high reps to respond. I like to do extended drop sets on leg press that sometimes eclipse 50 total reps. If you can walk pain free the day after you do legs then you need rethink your approach to training
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Legs recover pretty quick. If you haven't did legs in a while they will be pretty sore for the first few workouts & always for a short time after. After that it's not that bad. I'm opposite on the high reps I rarely exceed 10 reps & just do moderate to heavy weight. I don't think reps "shock" your legs as much as actual weight.

[bigorange357]

Originally Posted by govols/cc

Legs recover pretty quick. If you haven't did legs in a while they will be pretty sore for the first few workouts & always for a short time after. After that it's not that bad. I'm opposite on the high reps I rarely exceed 10 reps & just do moderate to heavy weight. I don't think reps "shock" your legs as much as actual weight.

If you rarely exceed 10 reps then how do you know what a drop set of 50 plus reps feels like and affects your body? Its good to change things up. It may spark new growth. It will even help you bust through plateaus. it may even make you sore again
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[milohimself]

I recently switched from an 8 rep strength workout regimen to 12-15 reps on 30 second intervals. Feeling it.

[ORANGE & WHITE]

My arms used to be about an 1/8 of an inch short of 19 with a pump. I don't lift that heavy anymore. At that time, I was close gripping 225 for high reps and could pretty easily barbell curl 135 for 15. My elbows really started giving me a lot of trouble. I'm training in my basement gym now. Some of my friends are still power lifting though. My old workout partner messaged me on Facebook the other day when he got 225 for 40 on the bench, but he's a freak. I do miss lifting heavy at times.

[govols/cc]

Originally Posted by bigorange357

If you rarely exceed 10 reps then how do you know what a drop set of 50 plus reps feels like and affects your body? Its good to change things up. It may spark new growth. It will even help you bust through plateaus. it may even make you sore again
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Partly because once my legs get to a certain point I'm fine with them. I'm not trying to squat 800 lbs. If I'm repping 315 x 10 with pretty much ease & 405 x 8 or more without blowing my ass out I'm fine with that. I do cardio for what your talking about.

[bigorange357]

Originally Posted by govols/cc

Partly because once my legs get to a certain point I'm fine with them. I'm not trying to squat 800 lbs. If I'm repping 315 x 10 with pretty much ease & 405 x 8 or more without blowing my ass out I'm fine with that. I do cardio for what your talking about.

i got ya. Whatever works for you
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[milohimself]

Originally Posted by govols/cc

Partly because once my legs get to a certain point I'm fine with them. I'm not trying to squat 800 lbs. If I'm repping 315 x 10 with pretty much ease & 405 x 8 or more without blowing my ass out I'm fine with that. I do cardio for what your talking about.

Same. It makes shopping for pants ridiculous.

[ORANGE & WHITE]

Originally Posted by milohimself

Same. It makes shopping for pants ridiculous.

This is a problem I have as well. It really makes buying jeans an adventure. I don't think my arm would fit in those damn skinny jeans the emo kids wear.

[n_huffhines]

Originally Posted by milohimself

Same. It makes shopping for pants ridiculous.

Jeggings, bro. Made the switch a long time ago.

[ORANGE & WHITE]

Oh and for the big legs crowd, I highly recommend these chinos. I have two pair that I've worn for 6+ years. They are pricy IMO but worth the investment.

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[golfballs]

I prefer custom leather pants.

[milohimself]

Originally Posted by nbakerld

Jeggings, bro. Made the switch a long time ago.

I just went back to high repping 275 on squats with super close attention to form. Thighs are good but not gargantuan. I'm a definite endo-mesomorph.

[milohimself]

Originally Posted by golfballs03

I prefer custom leather pants.

I wear them and tell girls "welcome to the jungle!"

[govols/cc]

Originally Posted by milohimself

Same. It makes shopping for pants ridiculous.

I can't wear any straight leg or relaxed fit jeans.