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HldOnMgnolia · 03-25-2009, 12:00 PM

Hey guys. Starting Hypertrophy I this week. I had a few questions that maybe you could help me out with.

1) The logs provided on the NROL site don't match up with the exercises.

How do you fill those out? Is it necessary to use multiple sheets for each program? For instance, one sheet has spaces for Workouts 1-4, but there's 12 total in Hyp I and they use different sets and reps. Not a huge deal, just wondering if I'm missing something.

2) Should the weight lifted be constant or gradually going up on a specific excercise?

For example, if I'm doing a 5 rep, 5 set workout, should I use 40 pounds throughout, so that I'm unable to do the last set, or should I build up from 30 to wherever so that I'm doing heavier weights as I go? Hope this makes sense.

3) Is the use of a bench/squat rack with rails discouraged?

I don't have a spotter available and I have to use the "safety rack". Is there a major difference here? I know from experience that it's a little easier to lift on the railed machine, since the muscles don't have to control the weight to the same degree. Looking for anyone's .02.

Thanks a lot!

03-25-2009, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
HldOnMgnolia Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Questions re: logs, reps and racks Hey guys. Starting Hypertrophy I this week. I had a few questions that maybe you could help me out with. 1) The logs provided on the NROL site don't match up with the exercises. How do you fill those out? Is it necessary to use multiple sheets for each program? For instance, one sheet has spaces for Workouts 1-4, but there's 12 total in Hyp I and they use different sets and reps. Not a huge deal, just wondering if I'm missing something. 2) Should the weight lifted be constant or gradually going up on a specific excercise? For example, if I'm doing a 5 rep, 5 set workout, should I use 40 pounds throughout, so that I'm unable to do the last set, or should I build up from 30 to wherever so that I'm doing heavier weights as I go? Hope this makes sense. 3) Is the use of a bench/squat rack with rails discouraged? I don't have a spotter available and I have to use the "safety rack". Is there a major difference here? I know from experience that it's a little easier to lift on the railed machine, since the muscles don't have to control the weight to the same degree. Looking for anyone's .02. Thanks a lot!