When do you decide to go up in weight?

[Po pimp]

Is there like a max number of reps you should get comfortable with before you move to the next level? Lets say I can knock out 3 sets of 20 reps at a certain weight with moderate ease, only then should I increase the weight, or should I do it even if I'm doing 3 sets of ten with a little bit of struggle?

 

[International Playa]

the right amount of weight is when you struggle at 10-12 reps, if you hitting 20 reps you need to add more weight

 

[MMS]

if you are working at a low rep range IE <5 reps: each time you successfully complete those reps for a workout so the next time you go in

if 6-10: up the weight each week

>10: up it once a month

this is what i go by, and always the smallest increment to prolong deloads

 

[Jesus]

if you are working at a low rep range IE <5 reps: each time you successfully complete those reps for a workout so the next time you go in

if 6-10: up the weight each week

>10: up it once a month

this is what i go by, and always the smallest increment to prolong deloads

What do you recommend for db? I am using them for my main exercise for chest....safest for my shoulders. Right now I did 105lbs. 5x5. Should I go for more reps on 105lbs. until I progress or drop the weight with high reps?

 

[MMS]

What do you recommend for db? I am using them for my main exercise for chest....safest for my shoulders. Right now I did 105lbs. 5x5. Should I go for more reps on 105lbs. until I progress or drop the weight with high reps?

reverse pyramid

IE like hawaii does
5 100
3 105
1 110

next week attempt

5 - 105
3 - 110
1 - 115

shoulders is one of the weak points so i dont work with high rep ranges once heavy weight gets involved id rather not be one of them nikkas with destroyed rotator cuffs in my 30s

 

[Jesus]

reverse pyramid

IE like hawaii does
5 100
3 105
1 110

next week attempt

5 - 105
3 - 110
1 - 115

shoulders is one of the weak points so i dont work with high rep ranges once heavy weight gets involved id rather not be one of them nikkas with destroyed rotator cuffs in my 30s

My 5x5 cycle was completed today....any links to this reverse pyramid routine in detail?

 

[MMS]

My 5x5 cycle was completed today....any links to this reverse pyramid routine in detail?

T NATION | How to Build Pure Strength

alittle bit different than what i said but its where i got my idea of it from

 

[TLR Is Mental Poison]

If you don't know who Jim Wendler is, you're probably not very strong.

 

[Po pimp]

reverse pyramid

IE like hawaii does
5 100
3 105
1 110

next week attempt

5 - 105
3 - 110
1 - 115

shoulders is one of the weak points so i dont work with high rep ranges once heavy weight gets involved id rather not be one of them nikkas with destroyed rotator cuffs in my 30s

So you recommend higher weight with low reps as opposed to lighter weight with higher reps? Also, would this formula apply to all areas of the body such as legs, shoulders, arms, etc? Ultimately, I want to get stronger, but at the same time, I'd rather be cut than big.

 

[TYBG]

Reps have nothing to do with being cut breh. That's diet

Give or take:
low reps =>strength
8-10 reps =>growth
10-12 => muscle endurance

 

[PontiousPirate]

20 reps = womens workout, if I can do 10 reps with good form, I add weight and try to tack on as many additional reps as I can. The next visit I work with the higher weight until 10 reps is no longer challenging