How many sets per muscle do you guys do for each muscle group?

BHSAthlete80 · 11-16-2005, 10:31 PM

Just wondering how much you guys do per bodypart. If it's different for each bodypart post here.

**Peaked_18** · 11-16-2005, 10:34 PM

3-6 sets usually. I work with different split and routine then...

**bigDman** · 11-16-2005, 11:31 PM

it depends any were from 2-12 sets

**A.FreeRadical** · 11-16-2005, 11:55 PM

Per muscle group
I warmup each muscle group with light weight and high reps 2-3 warmup sets.

Per exercise
I then do 1 acclimation set 75-80% of my working sets for each exercise, followed by 2-3 working sets 90-100% of max (or a new max).

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chlaxman · 11-16-2005, 11:59 PM

Depends on the muscle group. Chest 6-10, back 8-10, legs 10ish per week. Directly train bis, tris, shoulders, and traps with 4 a week.

I'm planning on switching to a new program soon, so that will change.

**builtbeast** · 11-17-2005, 03:54 AM

10-15 per group

KingOfChaos · 11-17-2005, 05:19 AM

Depends on the muscle group. I can do a lot more sets with my legs than I can with my upper body muscles since a lot of leg muscle fibers are slow twitch from being constantly used. I can, for instance, do 5 sets of 200 reps in calf raises if I wanted to (and I do every once in a while to shock the hell out of them).

Minotaur · 11-17-2005, 01:29 PM

6-9 work sets. I do 2-3 warmup sets on the first exercise.

**powerman2000** · 11-17-2005, 05:11 PM

If I'm only training each bodypart 1x per week then I will perform 15-20 sets for each one. When I am training them 2x per week it comes out to about 12 sets per week.

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11-16-2005, 10:31 PM	#1
BHSAthlete80 Amateur Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey USA Posts: 97 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	How many sets per muscle do you guys do for each muscle group? Just wondering how much you guys do per bodypart. If it's different for each bodypart post here.

11-16-2005, 11:55 PM	#4
A.FreeRadical the Epicurean Bodybuilder Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 2,245 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 58	Per muscle group I warmup each muscle group with light weight and high reps 2-3 warmup sets. Per exercise I then do 1 acclimation set 75-80% of my working sets for each exercise, followed by 2-3 working sets 90-100% of max (or a new max). * __________________ "Is it going to be the red pill or the blue pill, Neo? The red pill will answer the question 'What is the Matrix?' Choose carefully. Remember, all I'm offering is the truth. Nothing more." Ron Paul for President, 2008 A.FreeRadical ...the Epicurean bodybuilder Height: 5'9", Age: 62, My last high on 2/1/2006 was 196 lbs. My last low on 8/08/2006 was 167.5 lbs. Cutting until I am lean Starting weight: 190 lbs. bodyfat: 19.7% November 27th: 183 lbs. bodyfat: 18.3% bodyfat Goal Weight: 176 lbs with no more than 10% bodyfat My recipe collection

11-16-2005, 11:59 PM	#5
chlaxman Pro Stature Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine baby Posts: 560 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	Depends on the muscle group. Chest 6-10, back 8-10, legs 10ish per week. Directly train bis, tris, shoulders, and traps with 4 a week. I'm planning on switching to a new program soon, so that will change. __________________ Tempora mutantur, et nos mutamur in illis. :weight_li :dumbells: :bed2: :friday:

11-17-2005, 05:19 AM	#7
KingOfChaos Pro Stature Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 156 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Depends on the muscle group. I can do a lot more sets with my legs than I can with my upper body muscles since a lot of leg muscle fibers are slow twitch from being constantly used. I can, for instance, do 5 sets of 200 reps in calf raises if I wanted to (and I do every once in a while to shock the hell out of them). __________________ Shawn Muder Bodybuilding Enthusiast Fire Controlman, United States Navy Starting Weight: 520 lbs. BF - 62% (3/24/04) Current Weight: 315 lbs. BF - 22% (03/09/08) MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/darkspeaker Livejournal: http://www.livejournal.com/~kingoflaw/ Realms of Evil, My D&D website: http://www.realmsofevil.net/

11-16-2005, 10:34 PM	#2
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	3-6 sets usually. I work with different split and routine then...

11-17-2005, 03:54 AM	#6
builtbeast Großer Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: In a very red state Posts: 1,430 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 94	10-15 per group

11-17-2005, 01:29 PM	#8
Minotaur Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Monmouth County, New Jersey Posts: 103 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	6-9 work sets. I do 2-3 warmup sets on the first exercise. __________________ "You monsters are such interesting creatures! I was just saying to my girlfriend, just the other day, 'Monsters are such interesting people! Why I'll bet they lead such interesting lives!' The things you must see and the things you must do! My stars!"

11-17-2005, 05:11 PM	#9
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,126 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	If I'm only training each bodypart 1x per week then I will perform 15-20 sets for each one. When I am training them 2x per week it comes out to about 12 sets per week. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

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