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#5838 - ziplockedtie (09/24/2012) [-]
Not much muscle 5 foot 8 inches and 60kg. Just want to know if 6kg dumbbells is a good start?
#5839 to #5838 - catzombie (09/24/2012) [-]
Not at all. You are the same height and weight as me. I've never worked out ever before, and plan to start this week. But I know I can do 20's.
#5840 to #5839 - ziplockedtie (09/24/2012) [-]
Should I also add that I'm 15. I dont think that counts towards much would it?
#5842 to #5840 - catzombie (09/24/2012) [-]
It doesn't. 6kg is nothing. You arn't trying hard enough if you can't lift more.
#5843 to #5842 - ziplockedtie (09/24/2012) [-]
Cool, I'll see how much more I can take tomorrow. Is it more important to do bigger ones with less reps or smaller ones with more reps? I'm thinking that more reps would just add endurance.
#5844 to #5843 - catzombie (09/24/2012) [-]
Bigger ones with less reps if you want muscle. The other way around if u want endurance.
#5845 to #5844 - ziplockedtie (09/24/2012) [-]
Sounds good. I'll see how much more I can take tomorrow. I hope your routine goes well mate.
#5846 to #5845 - catzombie (09/24/2012) [-]
Thanks.
#5847 to #5846 - ziplockedtie (09/24/2012) [-]
Just because I'm a nosy arsehole, How old are you?
#5848 to #5847 - catzombie (09/24/2012) [-]
17. I'm just as weak as I was when I was 15 :p
#5850 to #5848 - ziplockedtie (09/24/2012) [-]
Another question, is it normal for your muscles to be tight after a long workout? I know the day after they should be sore but right after the workout should they be feel tight?
User avatar #5857 to #5850 - hybridboxll (09/24/2012) [-]
Yes, it's normal. Also, ignore everything catzombie said (he admitted to never having worked out before).

The optimal rep-range for growth is between 6 and 12. As for the weight, it's really up to you; pick a weight with which you can't do more than 12 reps. As you continue lifting you'll be able to use heavier weights; starting heavy just for the sake of lifting heavy shit is a really bad idea.

Only you can tell exactly how well you're doing. If you can do 6kg for 13 reps with ease pick a heavier weight. If you can't do more than 6 reps go with a lighter weight.

P.S. I'm talking about slow and controlled reps, using momentum is a big mistake many people make.

Just for future reference:
Strength: 2-5 reps
Volume: 6-12 reps
Endurance 15+ reps
This is not the case with everyone, but it's accurate enough for most people.
#5849 to #5848 - ziplockedtie (09/24/2012) [-]
Haha, Better now than never.
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