user786
January 24th, 2008, 04:51 PM
Hi
just a quick query regarding dips .When do u start adding extra weight
on?
(i can do 61 b/w dips unassisted (20/15/11/15))
LateStart
January 24th, 2008, 04:58 PM
I think you are at that point now. :tu:
IMO, anything exceeding 10-12 reps for multiple sets is more oriented toward increasing muscular endurance than building strength or hypertrophy.
If you like doing 4 sets of dips, why not try adding a small amount of weight (say, 10-15 lbs) sufficient to make 8 reps per set challenging. Gradually work your way up to 12 reps per set, then add more weight and start the cycle over. :gl:
JoeSchmo
January 24th, 2008, 05:09 PM
Hi
just a quick query regarding dips .When do u start adding extra weight
on?
(i can do 61 b/w dips unassisted (20/15/11/15))
I agree with LateStart -- Time to start adding some weight.
Doubleoqueso
January 25th, 2008, 12:44 PM
I am doing a lifting plan based on a routine by Mastover. No weight added until you hit 30 reps in one set of chinups, pullups or dips. Endurance work has it's own benefits. When you train a muscle group for endurance, the muscle gets more efficient with nutrient delivery, meaning faster recovery.
Foley
January 25th, 2008, 12:47 PM
If you can 61 over 4 sets, add a 10lb plate and start from there.
rtestes
January 25th, 2008, 01:09 PM
Hi
just a quick query regarding dips .When do u start adding extra weight
on?
(i can do 61 b/w dips unassisted (20/15/11/15))
You might try a couple of weeks of doing them in a slow cadence - 10 sec up and 5 seconds down. This will keep muscles under tension for about 15 sec a rep. I assume this will bring you down to failure before 8 reps. also are you doing tricep dips (http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/Triceps/ASTriDip.html) or dips for pecs (http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/PectoralSternal/AsChestDip.html)? The triceps dip keeps elbows in while the pec dip allows them to flare out.