MichiganHuntr1 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 I want a sculpted look, i mean sculpted, for some odd reason, i dont want to look buff. So is the best way to get sculpted doing lots of reps, with not so much weight? Should I do lots of sit ups? Some of you may be wondering where this is coming from, well basically ive gotten away from wanting the tough guy look, now I basically want to be sculpted, but not buff. If this makes sense. So what is the best way to get toned muscles, not buff ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitrrophybowhunter Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! reps.....reps.....reps.....and more reps Light weigths. do like 15-20 reps per set. You want to feel burn like after you get done running a couple miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! yup, you want to be doing 12 to 18 reps per set, and doing the reps quickly. BUlk comes from low reps done slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHuntr1 Posted January 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! Does this sound good for bench? I would start at 200, then 220, and then 175. Now Ill just do 4 sets of 15 at 175 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! I am no pro, but i personally would just start at whatever weight you can get 20 reps at, then second set on just go to the point of muscle failure. SO your last set you may only get 13 or 14, but i don't think you need to change the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! i've been there done that. it may be hard for you to do 20 reps of 200lbs. if you can, go for it. but try 150 or whatever you can do 20 reps of. reps are the key thing in weightlifting. not how much you can do. i work out my arms. i can curl 190lbs, but not many times. i usually set it at 135lbs or so and do it until i cant do it anymore. then take a 30 second breack and do it again. then move down on your weight by 15lbs or so, do the same thing. same thing for benchpressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CBU93 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! The absolute key to any goal you have is in your diet. It don't matter how much you lift in weight or reps...you have to eat clean, high protein, low carb. Mix in some good cardio to lower your body fat. When it comes to lifting, do you basic power lifts (bench, squat, deads) heavy, then mix in your auxillary lifts at a high rep, high intensity rate. Work a split that you are comfortable with. I prefer a five day workout. Cardio a minimum 45 minutes three days a week (and that is 45 minutes at a fat burning rate for your age and weight). When you think you have hit your peak after about six weeks of a certain routine, shock your muscles with an absolutely freaky, gone crazy, everybody in the gym thiks you are nuts workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CBU93 Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! Oh...and beleive it or not, yoga or Pilates works good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DJR Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! I agree with CBU93 got to get the cardio in there run or somethiing to that nature, that will help lean you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! Reps Reps Reps, Then ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS the LOTS OF CARDIO! Drink water only! Make sure you diet is right also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! Yeah, then do what I do. Crack a few brews and buff the beer belly until that baby shines. Sorry I'm not much help, I remember those days of worrying about the physique, but it's pretty obvious I don't anymore. Don't even type a word Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! [ QUOTE ] Yeah, then do what I do. Crack a few brews and buff the beer belly until that baby shines. [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, but if you do enough reps with the brewskis you'll eventually get buff too. You can always count the trips to the fridge as part of your cardio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Re: I Need Help Weightlifters! Reps, reps, reps and then some reps. Watch what you are eating. I used to work out all the time now I have put on about 50lbs and don't have the time to workout. Need to start back soon my best friend is getting married at the end of May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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