[Apollo89]

Im not sure if this has been brought up but when im training I start off on an easier weight then jump up like 10 pounds and then another 5 or so in the next sets is this logical or should i start off light then just do as many reps as i can with my max

[miggitymags]

with compound movements, 5 - 10 pound increments is fairly small.. like for example, with bench, you might warm up with the bar or 135 and then start increasing your weight 185, 225, 275 for reps.. with DBs the weight increases would be around 5 - 10 pounds b/c typically those will be after your compound movements, so you can start with a higher weight since you are already warm.. for example after BB bench, you go to DB bench and go 70, 80, 90 for reps..

which leads to my next question: what is your goal when lifting - size? strength? detail? all of this will dictate your weight and rep ranges...

that being said, i definitely would discourage you starting off light and then jumping to your max - that is only asking for injury..

[Apollo89]

true I should have narrowed that down and im trying to gain mass but what I probably should have said is when im doing bigger muscle groups like chest and back shoulders and legs do i keep the same weight for all 3 or 4 sets for my 6-8 mass reps or just stay on a heaver weight for those 3 sets?

[blue524432]

Depends on what your body best responds to, some people love to do 10 8 6 4 and some love 3 by 6 for strength. Some like doing 2 by 10 with a weight and the last set doing that weight as many times as they can. I think each persons body responds different to different things. Find what your body responds best to and exploit that workout.

[Apollo89]

ok i think i get it but yet another question if im looking to gain mass at the moment what main excercises should i do to gain mass in my back shoulder chest and legs i know all the shaping ones its just if you have read the schwarzenegger encyclopedia of mondern bodybuilding im what you would call an ectomorph so its harder for me to gain mass. also i would like to add the previous responses are very much appreciated