BrassMonkey

I've recently began working out...yet again. I've always worked out off and on and I get great results when I do. However, I always walk around aimlessly at the gym and just do whatever.

Do any of you have log that shows what you do each day.

I feel that tracking what I do will both make me do everything that I need to AND show results that will keep me on track.

Thanks!

Mael

i have one that i made in excel a while back, i can send you the template if you want. i don't know how to post it. :-(

EleqTrizi'T

I have a log but it won't post cleanly into the forums, and will require lots of explaining. My best recommendation is to go to a site like http://www.build4life.com/weight-training.html

and just go with their plans. Just do it.

My only advice: be ABSOLUTELY sure you focus on technique rather than weight, and you will get faster results than sloppily pushing heavy weights. Try to exhaust your muscles between out at 4-8 reps.

szen

Thanks for the web site, and tip about 4-8 rep sets. This is kind of a new idea I read somewhere, that you don't go through the usual 10-12 rep point for muscle exhaustion. How many sets are recommended when doing the 4-8 rep workout? Thanks, szen

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Like <b>Mael</b>, I've got a homemade excel file - PM me with an e-mail address and I'll send it as an attachment, if you want - it's nothing special, though.

I'm kinda new to the gym so I need it to remember what machines to use with what weight - also seat settings!

I just print out two per sheet of paper and take a pen with me to check off what I've done - also to mark a weight increase if I start to get too many reps - it takes awhile to fine tune it all, so I need to write it down. I wouldn't exactly be lost without it, but it helps to have it.

Mine isn't a log, per se, though - I just keep updating what's current.

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EleqTrizi'T

4-8 reps, generally about 2 sets.

When you do such low reps, you want to be at the very edge of your weight lifting ability. Say you can bench 200 lbs just one time (your max bench), then you would do 2 sets of 180lbs. Believe me, it'll freakin hurt (as its supposed to!).

Also, sometimes a warmup set helps where you just push 60% max weight 4-8 times. You won't fatigue, it's just to get the blood flowing.

Daval

If someone could PM or email me a workout log I'd appreciate it as well!

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