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When to add weight and how much?

loret Posts: 11 Joined: 2002/05/20	2002/06/13, 02:47 AM OK, I started weight training and am on my third week. I am a 48 year old woman and lost 9 pounds in the last 5 weeks by eating healthier and with weight training. The question is when do I start adding more weight and how much. Do I add 1 pound per week per exercise per body part?
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/06/13, 08:37 AM When it starts to get too easy doing the number of repetitions with the same weight...... You cannot say when or how much but just remember that the last 2-3 reps of each set have to be a bit difficult to do. When that's no longer the case, you take a little heavier. If you don't do this, you'll stop stimulating your muscles and stop getting results. -------------- - Nina :o) La vie est toujours aussi belle.....
Boddhisattvha Posts: 1,226 Joined: 2002/03/07	2002/06/13, 04:21 PM I also keep a good eye on my form. If I add weight, then notice my form slip, I'll cut the weight I added in half. -------------- Practice does NOT make perfect. Perfect practice does.
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/06/13, 09:07 PM The best way that I can tell when it is time for me to add weight is when I can do my max reps then I start by adding 5-10 pounds depending on the exercise or weight equipment. Yes you need to be able to do these exercises with good form. -------------- Lisa
jawsqb Posts: 29 Joined: 2002/06/11	2002/06/17, 12:53 AM When performing working sets, the last 2 reps of each of them should burn, or require a spot. When this doesn't occur, and you are able to perform more reps than what your program calls for, it's time to increase the weight. Use your own judgement, whether it be 2.5lbs, 5lbs, etc...Good luck!!