Different weights for changing routine?

[Geezer]

I have been doing 3 sets of 10 for quite some time and I understand it is good to break up the routine. The only thing I've changed so far is adding weight.

I was thinking of every 2-3 weeks doing 3 sets of as heavy as I can do for 4-6 reps for 1 week. Would this be a benefit if my old joints can take it?

One more question. I don't know if this has a technical name but I've seen guys do 1 set heavy with few reps then 10-15 reps with lighter weight then 20-25 reps with even lighter weight. Is this something I should think about?

Thanks very much!!

[hrpiii]

Originally Posted by Geezer

I have been doing 3 sets of 10 for quite some time and I understand it is good to break up the routine. The only thing I've changed so far is adding weight.

I was thinking of every 2-3 weeks doing 3 sets of as heavy as I can do for 4-6 reps for 1 week. Would this be a benefit if my old joints can take it?

One more question. I don't know if this has a technical name but I've seen guys do 1 set heavy with few reps then 10-15 reps with lighter weight then 20-25 reps with even lighter weight. Is this something I should think about?

Thanks very much!!

yes, always going heavy is going to benefit you more... as long as your joints are not hurting. The 4-6 rep range should be where you are at anyway.

That other stuff about increasing reps with lighter weights... do me a favor and point and hit the floor laughing when you see that again.. all while screaming "IDIOTS".

[michael iantorno]

HARPI is right lifting heavy is the only way to increase size.BUT understand that the body adapts to the same thing very easily.KEEP changing things up,---number of reps--time between sets---changing order of workouts ect.W/ GOOD FORM.good luck---------lift heavy and stay clean---mike