Is this bad, good or great for strength, people who workout?

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I just want to know where I am on strength, to see if I should try to get it up. I do 50 reps of 25lbs of free weights per arm a few times a day(100 reps together every time) I do 5, then switch arm, do another 5, then 10,15, 20. So I get little rests in between. I want to know, is that considered strong or weak, should I lift more? I just started. My left arm gives our after this, and my right(dominant) arm can go a little farther. I did this 2 times today so 100 reps per arm(200 total). I do only this amount so I don't overdue it, allowing me to do it several times a day. But at the gym I see guys bench like 200lbs, so is what I'm doing pathetic? I know benching is easier then free weights in terms of weight but still... I need to know because I want to be in good shape. So is 50 reps of 25lbs per arm good in one sitting?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

if you are trying to gain strenght do 10/8/6/6 which is the reps per set start with a slightly lower weight for the set of 10 and increase the weight as you get to the last set. i use this method for all exercises i do until you hit a platoe which then i switch to 4 sets of 10 at a constant weight for all 4 sets until i again hit a platoe and switch back to the 10/8/6/6.

Bob · Answer

Yes, the people that bench that much probably have been working out for years. Just stick to your routine, change it up a bit every few weeks and slowly increase.

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Is this bad, good or great for strength, people who workout?

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