Comments on: For How Long Do You Lift Weights At Home?

By: risyn

risyn — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:00:06 +0000

Ok this better get Best Answer because this is gonna be long
Here’s my workout days:
Monday (Chest/ Back Workouts): About 2 hours
Tuesday (Shoulders/ Triceps): About 2 Hours
Wednesday: NONE
Thursday (Biceps/ Forearms): 1.5 Hours
Friday (Legs): 1-2 Hours
Weekend: None
Then I do cardio 6 days a week (I don’t do it on friday cause that’s leg day, and usually my legs are dead after leg lifting… and I don’t want to do it before and weaken my legs for lifting).
Each lifting day I do about 6-9 different work-outs with one work-out having a warm-up set…. and then all work outs I do 3-4 sets. With only 1 minute breaks in between (except sometimes I’ll get caught up into talking to a buddy and take about 3-5 minutes… but that’s not all the time).
That’s the only breaks you need. You will get sore doing it until you’re used to it… but then you bump up weight and get sore again.
As for protein… I used to take it, but never do now. But take it 20 min. before working out and then immediately after. And when you sleep, a lot of muscle recovery takes place… so you might want to take one before you go to bed so you aren’t as sore in the morning.
OR
You can take one in the morning, noon, and in the evening… Whichever you’d like more

By: #1 Spurs Fan

#1 Spurs Fan — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:56:13 +0000

Well it depends on what type of workout you are doing. When you lift weight you do it in reps and sets. For example if you are curling weights (working out the biceps) a normal rep/set will be curling 7 times/ in four sets. Rest for a few minutes between sets. It also depends on what type of workout you are doing, are you trying to get huge muscles or are you trying to tone your muscles? If you are trying to get huge then use heavier weights with less reps/sets. If you are trying to tone use lighter weights with more reps and sets. And switch between muscle groups. For example if you work out your arms today work out your legs tomorrow. And if you can, try going to a gym and getting a personal trainer at least once to show you the basics. I recommend taking a supplement before and after your workout. I take one before that makes you kind of “hyped up” and one after to allow the muscle to recover faster. When you lift weights you put tiny tears into the muscle allowing the muscle to get bigger so don’t over due it at first. Know your limits before you go all out.

By: H.L.A.

H.L.A. — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:24:35 +0000

I only do a little bit of weight training, almost every day and have a protein shake every few days. I build muscle pretty quickly and it stays for a long time too, even if I’ve stopped working out. It all depends on the person. Some people benefit from protein (and actually need it), others could do without it and still build muscle (like myself).
You shouldn’t be lifting weights for an excessive amount of time, that’s how you can strain them, and then you won’t be able to work out for a week, and your first workout would have been for nothing because you pushed yourself too much. You should start off gradually, smaller weights and less reps, then build up, add more weight and do a few extra reps. Just do it a few times a week, no need for everyday. Have the protein shake afterwards. Working out with food or liquid in your stomach isn’t fun.