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BK Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 52) |
posted July 08, 2000 06:02 PM
  
I usually do most of my sets to near failure. My resting time between sets is between 2 and 3 minutes between sets unless I'm doing superset or alternating exercises. How bout you guys... do ya think I lack intensity? IP: Logged |
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ethertek Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 118) |
posted July 10, 2000 03:58 AM
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vlaovic Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 213) |
posted July 12, 2000 12:34 AM
Maybe you are. After a warmup set or two all should be to failer, and one or two beyond failure i.e. forced reps or drop sets every once in a while. Then again maybe you aren't. It depends on your physiology - listen to your body - if it feels like you can go harder, do so. If not don't worry about it as long as you're making gains. IP: Logged |
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underguy77 Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 38) |
posted July 16, 2000 12:52 AM
Yeah but you got to remember, not everyone can do set after set to failure. To take a muscle to COMPLETE failure has a lot to do with how strong you are mentally. Try doing squats till you hit the floor...and then doing leg ext till cant feel ur legs! Those kind of workouts put me out for the rest of the day. its tough as hell to do! IP: Logged |
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Hotblood Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 155) |
posted July 20, 2000 07:30 AM
I'll tell you something. I have to say I am the most intense person in our gym. There are times that I cannot even sleep the night before I know I am going to the gym. I have a CD player on my belt. I do not talk to anyone. I am just pissed off at the world when I get in there. As far as lifting I take every set to failure and on my last set I get help with 2 to 3 negatives. Good form with slow and controled movements mixed with intensity is the key. IP: Logged |
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Vanguard Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 169) |
posted August 01, 2000 10:46 AM
Every set to failure with 45 seconds rest. You get out quick with a huge pump IP: Logged |
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NewNatural Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 70) |
posted August 04, 2000 03:14 PM
Definition of Intensity: Taking a weight you can squat for 10 reps, and going to 20 no matter how long it takes. Reaching failure on an excercise and forcing yourself to do 2 more reps. Having to scream for each and every rep you do on work sets. Having to sit down and rest for a few so you don't pass out. If your pukin, you've got the intensity. IP: Logged |
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picasso Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 104) |
posted August 05, 2000 05:30 AM
Very. I can't wait 2-3 minutes between sets.I'm ready to attack that motherfucker as soon as I catch my breath. IP: Logged |
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The Canadian Oak Amateur Bodybuilder (Total posts: 69) |
posted August 07, 2000 11:05 PM
i wait till i catch my breath and i go so intense that i feel like im gonna puke when im done ------------------ IP: Logged |
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mystic_hormones Pro Bodybuilder (Total posts: 249) |
posted August 08, 2000 12:56 AM
I love intensity. its been 2 days and I still cannot walk. It usually last about 4 days. I did a lot more this week. I did my front squats and back squats on the same day. then after deads and leg presses. then leg ext. then I work hams and calvs. I needed a shock though and I got it. normally I won't do this much. but I can't complain. I wanted to puke between every set. I actually started gagging at one point. IP: Logged |
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