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I have a weight rack in my office. I do sets in between meetings or when I need to think. It's not as beneficial as doing all of your sets at the same time, but

I have a weight rack in my office. I do sets in between meetings or when I need to think. It's not as beneficial as doing all of your sets at the same time, but it's enough for me.

glandium 4y ago
Is that really true though? You can easily do more reps overall by spreading across the entire day, and you're even adding time for recovery. My anecdata of 1 is that it doesn't make much difference.
- lylejantzi3rd 4y ago
  In my anecdata of 1, yes, it makes a difference, but it's well past the 80/20 threshold.
- wheelinsupial 4y ago
  In my anecdata, it depends on what your goal is. I think doing some reps spread throughout the day is a good way to increase the max number of reps you can do in bodyweight exercises. Some communities call this method "greasing the groove." For me, I could get up to doing 20 pull-ups in a row (without kipping) if I did sets throughout the day. But I wasn't gaining any muscle, so I definitely didn't look like I could do 20 pull-ups. My brother trains by going to the gym and doing all sets at the gym. He definitely looks like he can do 20 pull-ups. So, if your goal is to improve your max number of reps in some exercise, then yes, I think it's a good approach. If your goal is to build muscle, I don't think it's an optimal approach.
richiebful1 4y ago
I have a pretty similar setup. Adjustable kettlebell, dumbells, plus a yoga mat. I try to target each muscle group 2-3 times a week. Core (v-sits, weighted situps, kettlebell swings) Presses (military press, "bench" press, etc.) I also have a pull up bar and straps, so I'll do weighted pullups (can take weight off with a pulley/add with a belt) or inverted row. Cardio isn't my favorite but I can talk myself into cycling country roads into town for groceries. Also walk the road during WFH standup, lunch break, etc.

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I have a weight rack in my office. I do sets in between meetings or when I need to think. It's not as beneficial as doing all of your sets at the same time, but

by lylejantzi3rd 4y ago

I have a weight rack in my office. I do sets in between meetings or when I need to think. It's not as beneficial as doing all of your sets at the same time, but it's enough for me.

glandium 4y ago
Is that really true though? You can easily do more reps overall by spreading across the entire day, and you're even adding time for recovery. My anecdata of 1 is that it doesn't make much difference.
- lylejantzi3rd 4y ago
  In my anecdata of 1, yes, it makes a difference, but it's well past the 80/20 threshold.
- wheelinsupial 4y ago
  In my anecdata, it depends on what your goal is. I think doing some reps spread throughout the day is a good way to increase the max number of reps you can do in bodyweight exercises. Some communities call this method "greasing the groove." For me, I could get up to doing 20 pull-ups in a row (without kipping) if I did sets throughout the day. But I wasn't gaining any muscle, so I definitely didn't look like I could do 20 pull-ups. My brother trains by going to the gym and doing all sets at the gym. He definitely looks like he can do 20 pull-ups. So, if your goal is to improve your max number of reps in some exercise, then yes, I think it's a good approach. If your goal is to build muscle, I don't think it's an optimal approach.
richiebful1 4y ago
I have a pretty similar setup. Adjustable kettlebell, dumbells, plus a yoga mat. I try to target each muscle group 2-3 times a week. Core (v-sits, weighted situps, kettlebell swings) Presses (military press, "bench" press, etc.) I also have a pull up bar and straps, so I'll do weighted pullups (can take weight off with a pulley/add with a belt) or inverted row. Cardio isn't my favorite but I can talk myself into cycling country roads into town for groceries. Also walk the road during WFH standup, lunch break, etc.