Lifting Weights

Okay this is a question to everyone who works out. (Mainly lifting weights)
Do you keep doing reps until you feel a burn or do you just do a set amount then stop even if you don't feel a burn?

I've been wondering if getting the "burning" feeling means you're doing the right thing (Building and working your muscles) but what if you don't get it?

Is that still good or do I have to step up to the next level of weights to get that sensation again and work up my muscles? I'm asking this because people say your muscles can get used to the weight value if you keep using the same weight.

 

If your trying to lose weight do 6-8 reps 3 set, resting between each set.

But i guess your trying to gain muscle, not going to go to much into detail (I took A-level biology and my minds full of it..) but that burning sensation is the lactic acid being released into your muscles, i personally keep going until i physically can't do any more reps, i aim for around 15-20 with 5 sets, if you can do over 25 no sweat, the weight is too light and of course if you can't do 7-10 the weights are to heavy.

If you want to get bigger then yes, you need to up the weights after a while, as your muscles get bigger, you build up more strength and you won't get that burning sensation with the same weights over time.

 

If you're trying to get bigger, use higher weight, less reps.

I usually burnout on my last set, even if it's only 2.

 

resting if ur beginner

 

I think you should look for these information on google because most information given here are incorrect.

6-8 Reps is NOT for losing weight.

The correct details.
1-5 Reps for Strength and Power. (POWERLIFTERS AND STRONGMAN)
6-8 Reps Strength and Size
8-12 Reps Size and little strength. (Bodybuilding range)

If you don't feel the burn by the 8th rep and you can still lift with ease, Move up your weight.

If you warmed up properly, stretched properly, the burn should be a good thing.

 

High reps (10+) is for toning, not for size.

 

No.

Hypertrophy (Muscle Mass) Repetitions: 6- 12.

 

If you don't feel the burning sensation the weight is too light and there's no challenge on your muscles. Step up to the next weight level

 

Alright thanks everyone I got my answers. Guess I gotta step up the weight.

 

if you want to build body mass,

do 10 reps at your average weight
8 reps with more weight
6 reps with even more weight
10 reps with your average weight again