Propper way to do sets

[dcp3450]

When I lift I add weight on each set. for example on leg presses i will go 270, then 290, and 315 on the last set. Should I add weight each time or use the same heavy weight for each set? Such as 315 on each set. I want to gain strength and mass.

thanks for you help!

 

[ballsoutpunk]

Personally, I think you should do whatever feels best to you and try to go to failure (if the exercise allows you to do so without injury) on each set.

My preference is to do one warm-up set first if it's the first exercise on a particular muscle group. After the warm-up set, if necessary, I do my main sets - normally in the range of 6 - 12 reps to failure - then finish with a burnout set with lighter weight.

I think most people will tell you that it doesn't matter if you go up on weight between reps, stay the same, or go down as long as you go to failure and keep the number of reps within a reasonable range.

 

[dreww]

yea, as stated above, its what works for you.

I tend to add weight, but I dont really go to failure except for one or two reps of each exercise. I do 2-4 warmup sets for each exercise though to get my body acclimated to the weight I use.

Like leg press, I'll do 2 plates per side for 10 reps, then 4 per side for 8 reps, then 6 per side for 6 reps - but not really pushing too hard. not enough to be using up my energy for the working set. The 'working set' is usually 8 plates per side for 8-10 reps.

 

[clae1]

not saying that im strong i've went from the 45 dumbdells to the 120's (over years) by one simple rule . 3 will get you 1
by that i mean that if you can do a set of 3 with any given weight you can do 1 of a weight 5/10 pounds heavier, so with the additude 1 will get you 2 i have gained over time .
gaining good weight aint easy brother . keep at it stay strong

 

[dcp3450]

Should I go to failure on each set? typically I go to failure on my last set.

 

[optimalbalance]

When I lift I add weight on each set. for example on leg presses i will go 270, then 290, and 315 on the last set. Should I add weight each time or use the same heavy weight for each set? Such as 315 on each set. I want to gain strength and mass.

thanks for you help!

If your example above is correct and your wanting to gain strength and mass, warm up then do 3-5 sets of 350X10.