Dumbbell Bench Press - Upping the weight?

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l_stanz
l_stanz Posts: 17 Member
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I've been doing dumbbell bench press as part of my routine, 3 sets of 10 reps (or to failure). I can do 2 x 10 and 1 x8 with 25lb dumbbells. Today I upped to 30lb dumbbells and managed 2 x 6 and 1 x 5.
Should I drop the weight back down until I can do all 3 sets of 10 (at 25lbs) or keeping pushing with 30 lbs? I want to challenge myself but I don't know if I am doing myself a disservice by being able to complete so few reps.
Thanks in advance for any advice! :smile:

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  • rybo
    rybo Posts: 5,424 Member
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    There is nothing wrong with doing 5-6 reps
  • ItIsTJ
    ItIsTJ Posts: 116 Member
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    Rule of thumb: When you increase weight, you decrease reps.

    It comes down to your goals. If getting stronger is a goal, then going for heavier sets with fewer reps is what you want to do.

    You can't get too strong when trying to lift for 10+ reps.

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