counting reps,

[Dave_19]

could some one explain what the reason is many guys choose to count reps during set like: 1-10, then will start over and count say 1-5, if the set was 15 total reps? Im just wondering if its because of some theroy that restarting the set makes you psychologically try to do more total reps, or if its faster to say then 11, 12, ect..?

 

[BOOMSHAKER]

Sounds funny bro and there is no reason for it, but I do that often. To me, and me alone, I am so used to counting to say 12 or 15, that when I am doing a 15 rep set, i count to 10, then in my head I go "ok, only 5 more to go" to me in my head 5 more is less then 15, wich i already know will be the total count, but in my head it makes sense and helps me to get done faster. hahaha (like i said makes no sense but it helps me) LOL

 

[edge250]

its a statistical fact that most meatheads can't count past 10 and can only add in increments of 45.

 

[Moen]

 

[eek]

for me it's psychological. for instance, when using the 15, 20, 25 method. it seems easier when i break it down to 10 and 5 counts instead of counting straight to 15, 20 and 25.