FT Questions....

[Scott Stevenson]

I have never done a program that goes from one exercise to another and another. Usually when I warm up I start with my first exercise doing low weight moving up slowly until I get to the target weight and reps (I have been doing MD training).

Sometimes I have to do warm ups on exercises after the first one to get a feel for the movement as I move from exercises to exercise. So that is why I asked you that.

You can get a couple reps in between loading sets if needed. If you've done the neurological warm-up, you should be set to go b/c you'll be warmed up muscularly for sure.

So, you'll need to warm-up for all exercises and be ready to roll. You'll not lose your warm-up for a given exercise by doing another exercise.

You asked:

Also what happens if you fail on the leg press for example between 6-12 reps and then you go to the next exercise but you didnt add enough weight and are able to get more than 12?

Your solution:

Well if you want us to stick to hypertrophy in the 6-12 rep range, and the weight I am using is too light, I would most likely up the weight and take that set to failure within my rep range with no rest time in between, then move to the next exercise.

So, it sounds like you're suggesting you would take one set to failure (too many reps /weight too light) and then immediately try to INCREASE the weight and keep it in the target rep range?...


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If you happened to pick a weight that is too light or too heavy, and you've finished the set (to failure), then you're done. You'll simply note that in your log book and adjust accordingly.

If you can tell early on in the set (maybe this is what you're saying?), then yes, simply adjust as best you can and carry forth. (Don't try to do two sets right in a row.)

-S