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Knowing what weight dumbbells to pick and how heavy you should lift in your workout is difficult, especially if you're just starting with strength training for beginners or dipping a toe into weightlifting or resistance training for the first time. It's the next big decision after you've decided which kind of weight to go for (kettlebells, dumbbells, barbells and medicine balls, to name a few), and getting it right could be the difference between an epic and 'meh' gym workout. Plump for too heavy a weight and you run the risk of injuring yourself (you'll also need to consider your grip strength, as this could hinder you further). Go too light and your muscles won't be properly fatigued, grow muscle or build new tissue (unless you use a certain types of set called drop sets, that implement progressive overload by increasing time under tension, as opposed to lifting heavier). Yumi Nutrition's Kate Whapples, a strength and conditioning coach. If you're choosing between one of these as your goal, there are handy formulas to use, incorporating both specific weights and the number of reps/sets you do.
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