Of all the questions that I get asked by the thousands of future TEAM ATHLEAN members each and every day, the one that is the most difficult to answer because it is so subjective is “How much weight should I lift”? That is such a loaded question. That’s like when you’re wife or girlfriend asks you if Angelina Jolie is prettier than she is? Ummm….how can you answer that one truthfully without hurting her feelings? Luckily in my case…I can since my wife does edge out Angie in the looks department in a wire to wire finish! But I digress.
Day one of the program includes the muscles found in the chest and triceps. Do at least three to five kinds of exercises so that you can be able to target chest and triceps area. The next day you can start with the back and bicep muscles. The legs, thighs, butt and shoulders are dealt with during the last day of the program. Don’t forget that you need to do crunches and sit up every day for the muscles in the abdominal area. Intervals are much needed by the muscle group so it can rest.
First and foremost, I’m not sure what your strength levels are without having a chance to evaluate you in person. A suggestion of 200 lbs on the bench press can seem like Mt. Everest to one and an ant hill to another. Perspective can change drastically depending on the person in question. If you weigh 110 lbs and feel like the ultimate hardgainer…even half of that weight might be a major accomplishment (and it should be!). On the other hand, if you’re 250 lbs and you actually might be able to use a dumbbell as a toothpick…you’re most likely going to find the 200 lb recommendation far too light. So it’s important to start here.
Second…what is your experience level? Again, if it’s your first time to the gym or following a lifting program (and believe me…there is no shame in that at all, we ALL started lifting with Day 1 at some point!), then not only will strength be a major limitation but so will coordination and muscle fiber recruitment. Just like any skill (riding a bike, bowling, shooting pool) the more you do it, the better you become. Well, same thing goes with weight training. The more you lift, the better your muscles get at firing efficiently and in the long run…lifting more weight. Don’t worry if you’re just starting. It doesn’t take long to generate this mind muscle connection. But don’t try to rush it either before you’re ready or you could wind up getting hurt.Visit website http://www.romfordraiders.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10894
Third…what is your energy level and focus? Now I’m not going to lie. There are days when even I (yes…even you’re training guru) have my low energy days! Shocking I know, but true. Sometimes going to the gym has as much appeal to me as taking Omega-3 Fish Oil by the tablespoonful (yes, I did that too!). BUT…I don’t let it stop me. I go and I do my best. However, on those days I certainly wouldn’t be ready to break any personal bests that’s for sure. The amount of weight you can lift is going to be directly affected by where your mind is at at the time you attempt the lift. If it’s either still at home, or concentrating on the lady on the abduction hip machine in the boy shorts the odds are that you’re not going to be lifting max weights safely. So you be the judge and adjust accordingly!Go to site http://www.j2meforums.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=32591
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