Adding another set to Break-In WOs...?

sona · 10-20-2006, 09:16 AM

I've just started the Break-In workouts--I've done one of each so far every other day, and on the in-between day I've done interval cardio (followed by stretching and the warm-ups in the book)--and I found the WO exercises to be good, but somehow not...enough. Not enough to satisfy my feeling of having had enough of a WO. I wish I could explain it better than that.

I don't want to raise weights much higher than in the increments I think are prudent (I'm not lifting heavy with 15 reps)--I will raise them a bit on my next go-round, and again on the second set, but form is still more important to me right now than straining and heaving with each rep. So I was wondering:

Would it be all right to add a third set to each of the exercises in both Break-In WOs? That would exercise me more, challenge my form as I grow tired in set #3, lengthen my WO to around 40-45 minutes, and perhaps satisfy this feeling.

What do y'all think?

OldGuy · 10-20-2006, 09:50 AM

No. The break in is to get you used to movements you'll use in the routines. If you've been working out before starting NROL you may want to shorten the break-in period and get into the routines.

I would add weight and just do the 2 sets. For 15 reps sets you're not going to be adding that much weight.

Lisa~ · 10-20-2006, 12:48 PM

I agree with OldGuy. If you are not challenged by the workout, then use more weight. I'm not suggesting "straining and heaving with each rep," but using enough weight that 2 sets with good form is challenging. Completing each set with a slower tempo would add to the challenge and support good technique as well. If you are still not challenged, then move on to your first real program (Fat Loss I or Hypertrophy I, whichever program you'll be doing).

quick_scoot · 10-20-2006, 01:48 PM

Hi Sona, lots of good info on NROL here. Most people find Break-In tough enough, normally because it is different to the routine they've been following. I would echo the advice above and simply add weight and not sets.

Ian

sona · 10-20-2006, 02:43 PM

That is what I will do, then! I will add more weight next go-round AND slow my tempo on each rep, and content myself with the result.

Thank you!