sets to reps

ok I just started a gym about 4 weeks ago, I`ve been doing 3 sets of 20 reps on everything I`ve been doing, I`ve been doing amounts of weight I can tolerate for the 20 reps, should I increase the weight and use less reps or should I continue 20 reps and just increase the weight gradually keeping the 20 reps?

I`m looking to build up more muscle not just getting cut.

I`m on a low fat diet

I`m using creatine and whey protein.

any suggestions whould be great

I`ve been working back shoulders biceps triceps abs and chest all machine no free weights

please tell me what I should be doing, anyway I usually go 3 times a week if that helps, I`m looking for a good beginner routine

Look for HST. It is a 3 day full body workout that I am currently doing, but my own modified version...

Name:Corey G
Age:18
Supplements: Whey.

ORIGINAL: MaverickKeepsitReal

Look for HST. It is a 3 day full body workout that I am currently doing, but my own modified version...

I don't think HST is a good idea when you've only been lifting for 4 weeks.

http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/3_DAY_FULL_BODY/m_303404/tm.htm

Look at Rippetoe's routine if you want something that'll serve you pretty well. It doesn't seem like a lot at all, but when your weights begin to increase, it'll be harder and harder.

ORIGINAL: dennis76

ok I just started a gym about 4 weeks ago, I`ve been doing 3 sets of 20 reps on everything I`ve been doing, I`ve been doing amounts of weight I can tolerate for the 20 reps, should I increase the weight and use less reps or should I continue 20 reps and just increase the weight gradually keeping the 20 reps?

I`m looking to build up more muscle not just getting cut.

I`m on a low fat diet

I`m using creatine and whey protein.

any suggestions whould be great

I`ve been working back shoulders biceps triceps abs and chest all machine no free weights

Tell me you work legs.

5'6" 125/ Bench: 115 / Front squat: 90 / Deadlift: 205 / Pullups: 10

ORIGINAL: Pssst

ORIGINAL: MaverickKeepsitReal

Look for HST. It is a 3 day full body workout that I am currently doing, but my own modified version...

I don't think HST is a good idea when you've only been lifting for 4 weeks.

http://www.discussbodybuilding.com/3_DAY_FULL_BODY/m_303404/tm.htm

Look at Rippetoe's routine if you want something that'll serve you pretty well. It doesn't seem like a lot at all, but when your weights begin to increase, it'll be harder and harder.

rippetoes would be good too but HST would be fine for a beginner. its not an advanced routine by any means

Check out these 2 books:
 
"the new rules of lifting"
"Starting strength"
 
That's all the info you need.

Squats are better than steroids

well if ur trying to get bigger 20 reps is not the path to take.
 
keep the weight high and the reps low plus extra calories which will equal hypertrophy and strength gains

Current: 18, 5'11", 194

bench:290 squat:405 deadlift:420

i havent tried hst because i am still getting great results from bill starr's. but in a month i'm going to start it because it looks really cool and good working so i guess i would tell you hst also.

Football season so won't be on here as much.