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  • 02-04-2009 2:36pm
    #1
    ScissorPaperRock
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    I've lately been doing 12 reps per set, which is apparently a decent number for growth. I was just wondering today, is there any point in doing this for deadlifts, since it's strength one generally wants in the core, not size, and lower reps might be more appropriate?


    Also, I asked this in another thread but wasn't answered. Could overtraining lead to poor health overall through exhaustion, and perhaps a weakened immune system and therefore make you more susceptible to colds etc?


    Lastly, do many of you squat every day you workout? I generally try to go every second day, and so far have been squatting every day. But things are getting heavier now and Im not sure whether I should try to keep this up.

    Any help appreciated!


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  • #2
    BossArky
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    ScissorPaperRoc wrote: »
    I've lately been doing 12 reps per set, which is apparently a decent number for growth. I was just wondering today, is there any point in doing this for deadlifts, since it's strength one generally wants in the core, not size, and lower reps might be more appropriate?

    The general consensus is to keep the reps low-ish so that your form dosen't deteriorate and lead to an injury. Maybe 8 reps on low weight to warm up followed by sets of 5-ish afterwards.
    ScissorPaperRoc wrote: »
    Also, I asked this in another thread but wasn't answered. Could overtraining lead to poor health overall through exhaustion, and perhaps a weakened immune system and therefore make you more susceptible to colds etc?

    Yes. If you are absolutely in bits take a day or two off and eat well / loads and get some decent sleep.
    ScissorPaperRoc wrote: »
    Lastly, do many of you squat every day you workout? I generally try to go every second day, and so far have been squatting every day. But things are getting heavier now and Im not sure whether I should try to keep this up.

    Once every 3 sessions would be heavy. Maybe a light set or two to warm up on one of the other days.


  • #3
    ScissorPaperRock
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    BossArky wrote: »
    The general consensus is to keep the reps low-ish so that your form dosen't deteriorate and lead to an injury. Maybe 8 reps on low weight to warm up followed by sets of 5-ish afterwards.

    Yeah that makes sense, my form was going out the window towards the last reps, the grip was really hard to maintain as well which was contributing to poorer form.
    Yes. If you are absolutely in bits take a day or two off and eat well / loads and get some decent sleep.

    Interesting, I always thought muscle fatigue and lack of progress would be the worst that could come from overtraining!
    Once every 3 sessions would be heavy. Maybe a light set or two to warm up on one of the other days.

    Cool. Cheers for that!


  • #4
    billyhead
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    Op,

    did you not already ask about the immune sytem weakening from overtaining in another thread


  • #5
    ScissorPaperRock
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,708 ✭✭✭ScissorPaperRock


    billyhead wrote: »
    Op,

    did you not already ask about the immune sytem weakening from overtaining in another thread
    ScissorPaperRoc wrote: »

    Also, I asked this in another thread but wasn't answered. Could overtraining lead to poor health overall through exhaustion, and perhaps a weakened immune system and therefore make you more susceptible to colds etc?


    Edit: Just saw it was answered today...


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