Sentences with phrase «gradually raising the weight»

For example, if you are doing biceps curls, you start with a lower weight with high repetitions and gradually raising the weight while lowering the reps. Take a break after 3 sets, then repeat but now you start with the last set you did in a reverse.

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To enable maximum hypertrophy, Schwarzenegger used dropsets for lateral raises, starting with a heavy weight to failure, then gradually dropping the weight in five - pound increments until he reached the bottom of the rack.

Start with 2 sets of 10 reps provided it is pain free and gradually build up to 3 sets of 20 reps.. If after a few days this feels easy, transfer more of your weight on to the injured leg and then go on to single leg calf raises.

As retirement approaches and if markets cooperate, portfolios would be gradually rebalanced to raise the fixed - income weight by 8 % every five years or so.