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10-31-2007, 01:13 AM
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 plus one every other day exercise? Hello everyone I was just wondering what peoples thoughts were on exercising using a plus one strategy. I don't know if the idea exists in any exercise plans or whether it is used at all and came up with the idea although I very much doubt I was the original creator. So the way it would work is for example, say you can do 5 press ups without struggling that would be your starting point. Then every other day you would add 1 more press up to keep a constant growth in the exercise plan reflecting your own strength and endurance. Do you think this would work? or would the pace be too quick for optimum muscle growth and strength? Or maybe it could be too slow? The reason I ask is because I like the idea of simple progression just +1 to your last workout also I like how it would make each day of exercise a new achievement because your always going 1 better then last time. Also has anyone heard of such a system being used at all? Last edited by hawkal : 10-31-2007 at 01:15 AM.      |
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10-31-2007, 02:22 AM
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| The concept is good. It's good to keep pushing yourself to up the weights or the reps, depending on your exercise and your goals. However, it's not always possible. The strategy is a little too simple. Just try and push yourself as much as you can. If you're trying to do 10 reps of an exercise after a few weight increases and you only get 4 on the 3rd set.... there is no reason to up the weight obviously I wouldn't worry about whether or not the pace is too quick for optimal muscle growth. If it's too difficult you simply won't be able to do the exercise. You'll fail - simple enough. |
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10-31-2007, 11:35 AM
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| I've used a similar technique when I begun doing push ups. I just started with 5 push ups everyday. The difference with your approach is that I would maintain the same number for a week and then raise it with 5 more (or whatever felt good). That way I could get used to the new impact on my muscles and then improve from there. I think the main thing is to have the discipline to continue the exercise (make it a habit to do the exercise) and then improve from there. |
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