I have been experimenting with various workout programs. But I am looking for a little guidance on Rep/Set information. Is lifting to failure the way to go? I have heard arguments for lifting to failure as well as arguments against it.
I could just jump right in with the trial and error approach but I thought I would check here to see if anyone has any advice on the subject in relation to strength gains…Any info would be appreciated…thanks folks
For functional strength you need to balance a kettlebell on your head and stand on one leg on a bosu ball, up or down optional. 30 seconds is a set. 3 each leg. Put the ball between your back and the wall for a great functional squat work out. 3x10. Have some yellow Vitamin Water afterwards.
I also hear curls in the squat rack make you real functional, just remember no more then a 10 on each side.
Well, training to failure or not depends on your bf%. There are arguments that say people below 10% should not go to failure, due to ATN and water build up in the muscles. Post a picture of yourself holding something so we can help determine your bf%, for example holding a shoe is ideal.
[quote]forevernade wrote:
Well, training to failure or not depends on your bf%. There are arguments that say people below 10% should not go to failure, due to ATN and water build up in the muscles. Post a picture of yourself holding something so we can help determine your bf%, for example holding a shoe is ideal.[/quote]
Actually without a shoe it is impossible to tell.
well is that you with the motorcycle?
cause that makes a difference…
ouch…no not me on the bike…
Do you own a pair of motorcycle boots? If you ride then that’ll be key to us judging your body fat. A simple loafer won’t cut it in that situation.
and the hits just keep on comin…
To answer your question, no lifting to failure is not a good idea.
Now let the fun and games contiune!
We will need to know the size of the shoe.
Thanks hanley…much appreciated…its a size 13 Icon…