In my opinion, enough weight so that one can do 3-5 sets with 8-12 repetitions. Though only as long as you’re still able to do the right technique. If your technique suffers, you’ll need to decrease the weight.
Hi, I go to the gym and my instructor has told me, that the vest way to begin lifting weight should be the one that you feel comfortable. And then more weight as you keep working out. Hope it works for you!
It’s all dependant on how much you can lift right now. Never lift too heavy and risk injuring yourself, but you also want to challenge your muscles and not lift too light. There’s no one set number fits all, it all depends on your level
60%-80% of your max for each lift. If you max is 100lbs for squats, lift 60lbs for 5sets for 5 reps. Each week add 2.5-5lbs.
I think it is best to ask a professional personal trainer or exercise science coach/physiotherapist. One can actually really hurt themselves if starting off with too much weight and too many exercises without being trained. At least one can invest to start off their training to work with a professional trainer. And I don’t mean an employee of 24 hour fitness but actually someone who studied exercise science or is licensed/had an apprenticeship and experience with it.
It depends on a persons strength level I’m in the intermediate training levels so I go low on weights and high on repetitions
Have a goal for an amount of reps and an amount of sets (like 3 sets of 10 reps). It’s best if you can do all 3 sets with good form, maybe straining on the last half of the last set. You want it to be doable but not impossible.
As long as you’re lifting more than you did last time, it doesn’t matter if you lift light or heavy. Remember - you are only competing against yourself ! Try to challenge yourself to eighter lift heavier, or to do more reps than you did last workout.
I am not a trainer but I workout and I am a nurse. The amount of weight is less important than proper form and keeping a pace that will allow your heart rate to increase. Then of course allowing 30 secs to 2 min rest between sets depending on what type of workout you are doing I.e. steady state or high intensity interval training.
It depends on each individual. If you are looking for low intensity your own body weight is more than enough. However if you are looking for bulking you should max out where, in perfect form, you can do 5-7 in a row and then need a break.
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