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Ruthie · 01-29-2008, 04:22 AM

Hi

I have been lifting weights at home for about two years but my experience is mostly based on following Cathe Friedrich dvds. Apologies in advance therefore if this is a stupid question as I have learned what I know as I go along without any coaching etc. In most of the dvds I do, there is nearly always a rep count - e.g. 2 up 2 down, 3 up 1 down etc - usually it varies a bit which I understand is to challenge the muscle differently. I didn't see anything about this in the book. Should we be doing all the exercises as single count - e.g 15 squats straight up and down or should we be following any particular count pattern or changing it around depending on the weight?

Thanks Ruth

01-29-2008, 04:22 AM	#73 (permalink)
Ruthie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 158 My Profile	rep count Hi I have been lifting weights at home for about two years but my experience is mostly based on following Cathe Friedrich dvds. Apologies in advance therefore if this is a stupid question as I have learned what I know as I go along without any coaching etc. In most of the dvds I do, there is nearly always a rep count - e.g. 2 up 2 down, 3 up 1 down etc - usually it varies a bit which I understand is to challenge the muscle differently. I didn't see anything about this in the book. Should we be doing all the exercises as single count - e.g 15 squats straight up and down or should we be following any particular count pattern or changing it around depending on the weight? Thanks Ruth