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Just started weightlifting and I am wondering how you tell what a good weight to lift is? Do you measure just by what you are comfortable lifting? Or do you try to lft the heaviest thing possible?
How do you know what a proper wight to start at is?
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blood_drinker
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Warm up the muscle by doing a few light sets. I like
12-10-6-3-1 (the last two being weight acclimation sets)
then I go for sets as heavy as 4-6 reps to overload the muscle and force it to adapt. Some muscle groups require larger reps (lower back , at 6-8) or calves (12-15). I think you should start with a light weight if you are just starting - warm up properly, and then try to go heavy. It's really all about experimenting. Track your progress - it helps in the long run.
Peace
12-10-6-3-1 (the last two being weight acclimation sets)
then I go for sets as heavy as 4-6 reps to overload the muscle and force it to adapt. Some muscle groups require larger reps (lower back , at 6-8) or calves (12-15). I think you should start with a light weight if you are just starting - warm up properly, and then try to go heavy. It's really all about experimenting. Track your progress - it helps in the long run.
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Y_lifter
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The proper weight to start with would be one that you can complete the recommended number of reps, and fail to complete the last one.
Example: Doing an 8-10 rep range.
Use a weight heavy enough to be able to complete at least 8 but no more than 10 reps with good form.
If you can do 11 reps with GOOD FORM, move the weight up 5-10 lbs.
Example: Doing an 8-10 rep range.
Use a weight heavy enough to be able to complete at least 8 but no more than 10 reps with good form.
If you can do 11 reps with GOOD FORM, move the weight up 5-10 lbs.
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