reps advice plz

[roscoe24]

hey guys
as my last post stated i only just started trying to lift lol and after a week of going to the gym (yes i realise its nothing) i am starting to really enjoy it and considering taking it quite seriously. Currently im doing 8 reps for every exercise cause i wanted more of a toned but still slightly big look instead of the incredible hulk lol but i'm starting to get the urge to try going low reps....all i wanted to know was if i put low reps off at the moment and start doing them later as i know i probably will, will the amount of time i spent doing 8s have been a waste.....should i just start em low now?
any advice welcomed
Thanks

ps just thinking mainly about this cause i know i have alot to turn to muscle at the moment instead of getting cut then deciding i wanna try bulk?

[ddegroff]

lower reps = more strength

The time you've had in the gym isnt wasted. Consider what your goals are. What does your routine look like?

[wheels]

8 reps is pretty well off - your on the right track there

the word toning does not exist ... muscle definition is achieved though diet . more specifically a technique called cutting.. look at built sig for more information on this . basically you alter your diet so it burns more than it comsumes .. so that it starts eating your fat stores all the while working out to reduce the risk of also losing muscle

[roscoe24]

Mon: Chest/Biceps
Incline Bench Press (Dbs)
Flat Press
Low Inc Flys
Barbell Curls
Preacher Curls

Tues: Shoulders/Triceps
Seated Barbell Shoulder Press
Upright Rows
Side Raises
Dips
Kickbacks

Wed: Off

Thurs: Back
Deadlifts
T Bar Rows
Pull ups
Pull Downs (behind neck)
Bent Over Lat Raises

Fri: Legs
Squats *
Leg Press *
Sissy Squats *
Leg Curls *
Calf Raises *

Sat: Off

Sun: Repeat (ie; mondays routine today etc...)

stole this off shadowman originally and then it was kindly tweeked by teck for me
I guess i've wanted to be big ever since i was young and as lame as it sounds i care as much about the look as i do the strength however vain the sounds(atleast i can admit it)

[ddegroff]

ok looks good, I would lower the reps. Also like wheels said diet will get you cut. Also fat doesn't turn into muscle.

[roscoe24]

sorry few newbie missconceptions lol thanks for the advice guys