How much weight should i use

kyoshi · 22-10-2004, 03:20 PM

I am new to the training and am doing a 3 times a week routine.
15 reps 3 sets -
biceps
triceps
chest
shoulders
stomach - 100 situps full incline with 15KG curls
legs - squats with 30 pounds
at present i am using my dumbells with 15KG on each is that enough or not enough.
I wanna tone and gain muscle i have a lot of body fat at present to convert.
Any help

warchild · 22-10-2004, 04:19 PM

Hi Kyoshi

Increase your weight gradually each workout until you can only manage 8 reps. If you can manage 3 sets of 15 the weight is way too light for you.

You will also find that once you start using bigger weights you will no longer be able to train your whole body three times a week.

As you are new to training this routine is ok for a couple of months until you know what you are doing, but strive to increase the weights until you can only do 8 reps, then it is time to change. I didnt notice any back work on your workout, start with some chins, light deadlifts and get used to the cable machines.

Your bodyfat will drop with the training but it is also worth cleaning up your diet. For a start if you stop eating sugar and saturated fats for the time being you should notice the fat dropping off. A bit of cardio will help, but i wouldnt do more than 20 minutes 3 times a week for the moment.

I hope it all goes well.

Dan

kyoshi · 27-10-2004, 12:48 PM

Thanks Dan,
Excellent help.

Benji · 27-10-2004, 09:45 PM

It sounds like your training at home, unless you can afford to buy alot of equipment, your best of joining a gym!

Garry_8472 · 28-10-2004, 01:35 PM

read "a good solid begginers routine" in the training section.

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kyoshi Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northants UK Posts: 8 Rep Power:	How much weight should i use I am new to the training and am doing a 3 times a week routine. 15 reps 3 sets - biceps triceps chest shoulders stomach - 100 situps full incline with 15KG curls legs - squats with 30 pounds at present i am using my dumbells with 15KG on each is that enough or not enough. I wanna tone and gain muscle i have a lot of body fat at present to convert. Any help ______________________ Kyo

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kyoshi Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northants UK Posts: 8 Rep Power:	Thanks Dan, Excellent help. ______________________ Kyo

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22-10-2004, 04:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
warchild Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: yorkshire Posts: 52 Rep Power:	Hi Kyoshi Increase your weight gradually each workout until you can only manage 8 reps. If you can manage 3 sets of 15 the weight is way too light for you. You will also find that once you start using bigger weights you will no longer be able to train your whole body three times a week. As you are new to training this routine is ok for a couple of months until you know what you are doing, but strive to increase the weights until you can only do 8 reps, then it is time to change. I didnt notice any back work on your workout, start with some chins, light deadlifts and get used to the cable machines. Your bodyfat will drop with the training but it is also worth cleaning up your diet. For a start if you stop eating sugar and saturated fats for the time being you should notice the fat dropping off. A bit of cardio will help, but i wouldnt do more than 20 minutes 3 times a week for the moment. I hope it all goes well. Dan