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Originally Posted by GSUNCSU
.02 received and appreciated, I understand, and believe me Monday and Friday are heavy weight, explosion off the bottom and low reps, all form, always. Wednesdays is my change it up day, seems to get some of the soreness out, etc. and helps with the stability. And I do want some size. I know I will hit a rut and will shake something up from time to time. I'll definitely hunt you down next time to ATL. Training at 49 has definitely been a bigger challenge than 35, but I think I'm more focused and my form is definitely better. Thanks for the tips all input is welcome, there is no one right way for us as individuals to train and I'll listen because I do want that final 10%.
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"Training at 49 has definitely been a bigger challenge than 35"
Wait until your my age. LOL
As you said, there is no right or wrong way, within reason but various weight/rep ranges do focus on slightly different types of development. The most effective training incorporates various weight/rep ranges and exercises to incorporate as much muscle fiber as possible and work muscles from various angles to achieve maximum growth. A couple of big mistakes people make is not sticking to a program long enough to reek the benefits or to long so it looses it's effectiveness due to adaption. Depending on the type of program generally 4-6 weeks and I switch it up. the only exception is if I'm still making decent gains , then keep at it until it tapers off then switch it up again. I've mentioned before I also try to practice some sort of progressive resistance be it adding weight or doing another rep. The gains are not impressive until you look at the big picture, then it's huge. Let's say you are squatting 300lb and can add a measly 2.5 lbs a week. If you follow the program for 6 wks you just added 15lbs to your squat. I know at my age if I increase my max by 15lbs in a little over a month I'm thrilled. It says to me, I'm not over the hill yet, I'm still climning it.