Tips For Bodybuilding Workout Routines - Is There A Magic Number of Reps?

Starting a solid muscle training routine needs to be planned properly

. Even though it is not rocket science, you still need to know your "plan of attack". One of the things that every lifter should plan ahead is the amount of weight they will be lifting for any given training day and any given exercise. You do not need a degree in Algebra to figure this out, but you will need to know some basic numbers.

The heart and soul of bodybuilding is the workout routine. It is the catalyst for all of the results gained and to most bodybuilders the really fun part, notwithstanding the blood, sweat and tears. It is also the most diverse topic in the field of bodybuilding simply by virtue of the sheer mass of opinion that exists on the subject. As a novice choosing bodybuilding workout routines can be a difficult task. You will be bombarded with different, sometimes conflicting, advice and input from both individuals in the game and the media.

Figuring out how many reps you need to do in order to get the results you want is something you need to learn. If you're looking to become a bodybuilder and develop large muscles then you will be looking to do higher amounts of weight and fewer repetitions. If you're looking to develop a leaner body type with more of a thin figure than you want to work with lower weights and higher reps.

For starters however, bodybuilding workout routines can be broken down into two separate regimens namely muscle building and fat loss. Weight training alone will not deliver acceptable results and needs to be combined with cardio exercise and a sound diet plan to lose fat. Once that is in place a decision regarding how you split your training needs to be made. This basically establishes how and when you focus on specific muscle groups the norm being one muscle group per day of your routine.

This said variety is essential in your choice of muscle group specific exercises to avoid hitting dead spots in your progress. Your body is a smart machine. Once it works out where the torture is coming from it will quickly adapt and you'll loose impetus.

The following are suggestions for repetitions for different types of results.

High weights: in this category you're dealing with a large amount of weight. You want to make sure that you can perform at least 6 to 12 reps of this weight. Please remember that greater weight comes with a greater chance of injury. Only do heavier weights if you have previous experience with weight lifting or your training for an athletic event.

Moderate weights: In This category you'll be looking to do at least 12 reps for your given weight. This weight class is much less prone to risk of injury and it provides you a nice balance between getting stronger and developing muscle endurance.

Low weights: if you're an older adult you want to avoid any chance of injury so you want to use the lightest weight that allows you to do at least 10 to 15 repetitions. If you're in this category you can even do a much lower weight.

Please keep in mind that the results of these exercises greatly depends on your genetic makeup. Some of us have body types which will allow us to look like Arnold with just a little bit of a workout. Others have body types where no matter how much they workout, they will always look slim. Adjust your workout for your body type.

If you are looking to increase your endurance you want to make sure that you do at least 12 reps. If you would like to develop larger muscles you want to make sure that you do between 6 to 12 reps while increasing the number of sets anywhere between 3 to 6. You want to do less repetitions and more weight. No matter which level you choose remember to always lift with a partner. A lifting partner will greatly reduce the risk of injury.

The muscle training workout routine you choose will be the ultimate deciding factor in the amount of weight you lift along with the reps and sets you will be doing. If you are planning on losing eight, then you will most likely be doing higher reps with a lower weight. A weight that will still make you work once you get within the final 3-4 reps of that set. If you plan on building muscle, then a higher percentage of your one-rep max for less reps will probably be the plan.

Tips For Bodybuilding Workout Routines - Is There A Magic Number of Reps?

By: Robert Woods

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