Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

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Increase weight???

ridgwayja
ridgwayja
Posts: 3
Joined: 2003/12/28
United States
2003/12/29, 09:26 AM
I am a beginner lifter - should I increase my weight with each set and by how much and what weight do I start at??? Please help!
agamble
agamble
Posts: 1,029
Joined: 2003/09/22
United States
2003/12/29, 11:16 AM
It would depend upon your goals. A profile would be helpful here. Generally, you start with a weight that you can safely handle while maintaining proper form for about 12-15 slow, controlled reps. Add enough weight to bring your reps down to 8-9, add weight to bring it to 5-7, etc. Shoot for 3-4 sets if possible. Your last 1-2 reps should be fairly difficult to complete. By gradually increasing the weight while lowering the reps you create an overload which will force the muscles to 'adapt'. This is just an example and it may take a session or two for you to identify your target weight. Remember, to stretch and warm up properly. Your first set should be a warm-up. Good Luck
rpacheco
rpacheco
Posts: 3,770
Joined: 2001/12/13
United States
2003/12/29, 11:45 AM
I would also suggest you concentrate more on form instead of trying to go heavy the first time out. This is the best advice for any novice weight lifter!

Good luck as well...

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ridgwayja
ridgwayja
Posts: 3
Joined: 2003/12/28
United States
2003/12/29, 12:58 PM
Thanks for the advice. (agamble I have updated my profile:)

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