Thanks. I didn't mean 100 reps, I meant 100 will be the total after all of my reps. Is 5 reps of 10 good for 20 lb dumbells? I'm looking for both size and strength.
oh and keep in mind that is a lot for me as someone who hasnt worked out for a substantial length of time ever.
A set is a series of reps. A rep is raising and lowering the weight once. If you're looking for size and strength, forget the dumbbells. If you've never lifted weights I would start with 1 or 2 sets of a few different exercises. These three for example. Deadlift Bench press Squats Do 1 set of 10 reps of each if these with light weight. Do that until you have learned proper form, even if it takes six months. You will hurt yourself lifting weights if you don't learn proper from. It will happen, ask around. There are different pyramids you can follow to increase the sets and weight. For example, 3 workouts per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday The weight listed is an example, you pick the weight and number of sets you're comfortable with on each exercise. These listings are for each exercise, squats, dead lifts, and bench press. Week 1 = 1 set, 6 reps, 100 pounds Week 2 = 1 set, 7 reps, 100 pounds Week 3 = 1 set, 8 reps, 100 pounds Week 4 = 1 set, 9 reps, 100 pounds Week 5 = 1 set, 10 reps, 100 pounds After week five, if you're able to complete the sets at this weight level you increase the weight 10% and you repeat for another five weeks starting back at week 1. There are a lot of ways to build a strength program. A lot of what will and won't work to your liking will be trial and error. Everybody works out differently. This is a common guideline for lifting, good for a beginner. Good luck.
Thanks. So I discovered that my university has a gym, so I'll just start lifting weights there until I get my gym membership at the gym near my house. So, if you're telling me to forget the dumbells, then what are they even good for? And for squats, I've heard a lot of rumors that squats stunt your growth. I'm 19, and 6'1. I know I'm pretty tall compared to average height, but I do want to grow at least an inch or two more before I'm done growing. So, squats worry me since I don't want to stunt my growth. Any truth to this?
Go ask a trainer for a session, a lot of universities will offer the first session for free. You won't stunt your growth, just ask someone more knowledgeable at the gym for advice than yourself.
OP, you seem to have a lot of questions. I know you're a beginner, but maybe you should consider doing P90X or Body Beast workout dvd's. Something easy that has everything laid out for you. Just follow the diet plan and workout regimen. If you want to get lean and ripped or toned then I would recommend P90X. If you want to get huge and beastly I would recommend doing BODY BEAST.
