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Is there any advantage to dropping weight each set as opposed to adding weight to each set, or vice versa? I know there are times when I'll decrease each set by 2-3 reps, but I also add weight each set. Does one way make more sense than another, or to each his own?

Will do. Thanks for the input. This is exactly what I'm looking for! And Friday was supposed to say shoulders. Typo.

Monday- Back & Bi's Bent-Over Barbell Row - 3 sets (10, 8, 6) Dumbell Row - 3 sets (10, 10, 10) Bent-Over Flyes - 3 sets (10, 10, 10) Good Mornings - 3 sets (10, 10, 10) Cambered Bar Curls - 3 sets (10, 8, 6 ) Hammer Curls...

Saw this on Foxnews.com Maybe someday people will hold themselves accountable for thier actions instead of blaming everyone else. This is insane. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,58652,00.html

Well, I'm just getting started in this lifestyle / sport / whatever you interperet it as, and I have to say that it's amazing to read these things. I'm still at the point where it feels strange to look forward to working out, but I do. Reading everyones views on this is truly inspiring. b...

I like that idea. There are times when it seems like adding 5 lbs is a bit more of a jump than I should be taking. (I'm still starting out) I've gotta go buy me some more plates.

Well, I tried dropping the weight a little bit today and it made a huge difference. I found that I can now get a much better contraction of the muscle on each rep. I guess I was getting a little anxious with adding weight and sacrificing form. Rookie mistakes, I guess. :( I can now get to my...

I've noticed it mostly in bicep curls. I usually hit a sticking point right around where my forearm is parallel to the ground.

Anyone? Bueller......Bueller...... :D

I've noticed that on certain exercises it just kinda hit a wall and can't move the weight through any more reps. I hit my sticking point and no matter what I do, I can't move the weight any further without breaking form. Other exercises I can get to the point where I feel a good burn and then...

That's pretty much what I figured. But, there's a whole lotta people here that know more about this stuff than I do so I figure it can't hurt to ask. Thanks for the info!

Is there any big difference between the three of these? I've taken the ZMassPM and the ZMA Fuel and been happy with them, but I picked up a bottle of the EAS ZMA HP today to give it a try and I noticed that they recommend taking it 1/2 hour before working out and 1/2 hour before bed instead of...

Thanks for the quality info!

Oh, ok. I didn't know that. Thanks alot!

Yesterday I noticed for the first time some veins on my forearms and biceps after working them. The thing that I find strange is that they were dark in color, kinda bluish. Does this mean that I'm not getting enough oxygen or blood into my muscles? This is probably pretty simple, but I did a...