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began starting strength today

  • 13-02-2010 5:07pm
    #1
    gonnaplayrugby
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    did

    squats(40kg)-i could do more if i did what some people do and hardly go down but i get great depth.
    deadlift(50kg)
    dumbell press(24kg-not doing barbell press without spotter)
    dips 2x8(found the second set kinda hard)

    thing is i dont know about it. can anyone advise me on how much rest should be taken between sets/exercises?


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  • #2
    cardio,shoot me
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,462 ✭✭✭cardio,shoot me


    take what you want, theres no standard rest time for lifts, for instance you will rest more between squats and deadlifts than you will for bicep curls.


  • #3
    d'Oracle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,025 ✭✭✭d'Oracle


    gonnaplayrugby wrote: »
    did

    squats(40kg)-i could do more if i did what some people do and hardly go down but i get great depth.
    deadlift(50kg)
    dumbell press(24kg-not doing barbell press without spotter)
    dips 2x8(found the second set kinda hard)

    thing is i dont know about it. can anyone advise me on how much rest should be taken between sets/exercises?

    Two things.
    1. I presume thats a dumbell bench press?
    If you are in a gym, don't be afraid to ask someone, it might not be too long before you out grow the DB's

    2. Do the press between the Squat and deadlift, it allows your legs to recover. This will make a huge difference when it gets heavy.;)


  • #4
    gonnaplayrugby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 453 ✭✭gonnaplayrugby


    yeah a dumbell bench press and i think you're right. 24kg wasn't even that hard. i just didnt want to start off too high. but ye ill prob have to go to using barbell.

    and thanks for advice.


  • #5
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    When you start SS there is no set time to recover. The idea is you take as long as needed to complete the sets.

    Bear in mind however that initially you're not going to be lifting much. The SS wiki suggests your first ever sessions involve lifting in sets of 5 till you feel a strain then stopping at that weight and completing 3*5 at that weight.

    Initially your first couple of weeks of SS are easy in order for your muscles to learn good form so be honest and don't worry if the weight feels light. You need to use this 'easy' time so that when the weight increases your entire body is ready.

    Whilst it's not that big of a deal don't stress with the barbell. Use it for now cos there's no way you should come anywhere near failure in the first few weeks of SS. When you do start hitting that point you'll find that sets 1 and 2 are fine but on 3 you might want to just ask a randomer around you (no one who goes to the gym will ever begrudge spotting, if they do he/she is an ass and isn't worth stressing about).

    But if I can offer my own experience it's as said above, don't worry about the weight being light now, use this time to get your form nailed. In about a month or so you'll have plenty of time to worry about whether or not you'll be able to stand back up with the weight you'll have on your shoulders :D


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