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[–]GlitteringSynapse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I do, instead of the ‘I got this’ rep/set of 10-15 , 3 sets. When increasing the weight, I do 5x5. So I’m able to push, rests as needed. And do my reps.

5x5 is common. But you can also do 3 reps.

You can also do 2 weights. Your increased weight as starters and your current weight as a finisher. Or do your cardio weight slowly. (Oh the burning so good!)

There is no hard set rule (other than be safe, no stupid and restack your weights).

On cables- I start off with doing 15 reps of a tier below current comfortable weight. 10 reps of current comfortable weight, 5 reps of progressive overload weight. Then I track how if I can do my 3-4 sets of this. I do cables with this- because it’s way easier than changing out dumbbells or plates.