well, you have the idea right - lower reps for strength gains. But you shouldn't necessarily be going to failure all of the time. It's pretty tough on your CNS to be doing so. I would set a number of reps (below 6) and stop with one still in the can, you should be able to do one more rep. It would also be good to focus on doubles or triples on the big lifts sometimes.
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Quick Question about Reps
- Thread starter Derwyddon
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and it depends on the lift.
never force another deadlift rep, or anything else where your spine/lower back is in a compromised position.
but on something like bench press, rows, or arm/shoulder isolation training to/beyond failure from time to time can be beneficial. done too often and it kills your central nervous system. done occasionally it pushes the body to adapt to new stimulus.
never force another deadlift rep, or anything else where your spine/lower back is in a compromised position.
but on something like bench press, rows, or arm/shoulder isolation training to/beyond failure from time to time can be beneficial. done too often and it kills your central nervous system. done occasionally it pushes the body to adapt to new stimulus.
My friend,
A deadlift is a constantly overlooked exercise not for bad back folks. The movement may have to change a bit (i.e. deads off of blocks/ dumbbell deads/one arm deads)
But this is the #1 exercise for recruiting your "spinal stabilizing" muscles.
Off topic, make sure your warmups are thorough (dynamic/active/static -if needed) and definitely add rotational (transverse) and lateral (frontal) type movements to your regiment WHILE you are in a strength training phase.
I must say I am pretty baised after seeing how well the "Chad Waterbury" tactic built strength with a quickness...in me....former partner.....clients.
A deadlift is a constantly overlooked exercise not for bad back folks. The movement may have to change a bit (i.e. deads off of blocks/ dumbbell deads/one arm deads)
But this is the #1 exercise for recruiting your "spinal stabilizing" muscles.
Off topic, make sure your warmups are thorough (dynamic/active/static -if needed) and definitely add rotational (transverse) and lateral (frontal) type movements to your regiment WHILE you are in a strength training phase.
I must say I am pretty baised after seeing how well the "Chad Waterbury" tactic built strength with a quickness...in me....former partner.....clients.
I mostly wanted the comment in there for all to understand that deadlifts should be done for low reps, and never forced like you can on other exercises.
I also agree with trainerty...maybe you have to stick to lighter weight and more reps, or romanian deadlifts, or a lesser ROM...but I'd still try to do some form of deads at least once a week to help protect your damaged back.
I also agree with trainerty...maybe you have to stick to lighter weight and more reps, or romanian deadlifts, or a lesser ROM...but I'd still try to do some form of deads at least once a week to help protect your damaged back.