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Old 01-06-2012, 11:42 PM   #1
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so i recently began lifting weights and i am a bit confused on how many sets and reps i should be doing. i just want to build some muscle and get rid of these bat wings!
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Old 01-08-2012, 06:06 PM   #2
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There is no set formula for that. But for basic general beginner training doing something like 3x8, 3x10 or 3x12 is good, i.e. 3 set of 8 repetitions, etc. When you can get more than 8 reps on the last set you should increase the weight.

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