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2 x 10's

  • 28-10-2008 3:07pm
    #1
    WolfForager
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    Afternoon all.

    Got a new programme made up at the gym. The guy who made it for me set everything at 2 sets 10 reps, on the last rep i should fail. He said there is little difference between 2 x 10 and 3 x 10... Do you guys have an opinon on this?


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  • #2
    FunkZ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,179 ✭✭✭FunkZ


    Well I often do 2 sets of ten man.

    I do think I read a survey that showed three sets was slightly better, but I wouldn't have any idea where to find it!


  • #3
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    I have read a few conflicting studies. But I dont think any suggested that 2 sets would be better than 3, but some saying they are the same or very little difference.

    They say beginners can benefit from only 1 or 2 sets, which might be in your case. It also think it depends on the person.

    e.g. some really enjoy training for long hours. I like to keep it short & sweet & intense. I read of one BBer guy only doing 1 set (he was in his 60s or 70s). I don't think he was able for the full workout with 3sets each, but also he made a valid point that if you only set out for 1 single set you will give your all, knowing it is your last one, think he only worked out once a week too.

    I will often just do one set, but I usually finish with negatives. So instead of 3x8reps, I do 8reps, then immediately 6-8more negatives. This takes less time than 2 sets, and the next day it feels like I have done more than 3x8, I still get DOMs the odd time. I might only do 3 exercises, 1 set each, so really do go all out doing them, while starting out I did maybe 10 exercises, 3x8-12reps, and was giving a half-hearted attempt by the end.


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