Question about reps

[Toph]

I've noticed that on certain exercises it just kinda hit a wall and can't move the weight through any more reps. I hit my sticking point and no matter what I do, I can't move the weight any further without breaking form. Other exercises I can get to the point where I feel a good burn and then I hit a point where I can't move the weight anymore.

My question is this....am I just running out of fuel, or is this how things are. I can't really find a pattern to it as far as muscle grooups go.

I'm kinda stumped here, as I really feel like I get a more "quality" workout when I can get a good burn.

 

[Toph]

Anyone? Bueller......Bueller......

 

[gettinlarger]

first of all, which exercises, and at what point in your ROM? gotta be specific for anyone to help you out bro.

 

[Toph]

I've noticed it mostly in bicep curls. I usually hit a sticking point right around where my forearm is parallel to the ground.

 

[onemind]

Try doing reverse curls and hammer curls as the last exercise in you workout. They should help your forearms get stonger and it will help your overall curl get stronger.

 

[gettinlarger]

drop the weight too ...

 

[Toph]

Well, I tried dropping the weight a little bit today and it made a huge difference. I found that I can now get a much better contraction of the muscle on each rep. I guess I was getting a little anxious with adding weight and sacrificing form. Rookie mistakes, I guess. I can now get to my target amount of reps, barely, but I feel like I've had a better quality workout. My arms definately feel more fatigued than they have after any workout I've had in a while. I can't wait to see how I feel in the morning!


Thanks for the input.

 

[gettinlarger]

remember also ... soreness is not necessarily an indicator of growth.

 

[Complete Muscle]

When ready, try adding small increments to the bar (like 1.25 lbs instead of 5 lbs). This has kept me progressing nicely.

 

[Toph]

When ready, try adding small increments to the bar (like 1.25 lbs instead of 5 lbs). This has kept me progressing nicely.

I like that idea. There are times when it seems like adding 5 lbs is a bit more of a jump than I should be taking. (I'm still starting out) I've gotta go buy me some more plates.