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When to lift 3 times a week

kettiecat
kettiecat Posts: 159 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I started lifting 3 weeks ago. I do a full body beginner dumbbell workout 3x10. I've been lifting every three days. It has become my favorite type of workout and I'd like to increase the frequency to 3 times a week. But I'm on the fence whether or not that is too much too soon.

I don't want to do a split workout, I've tried those before and always lose motivation when life happens and I get off schedule.

I'm making progress every time I lift whether it's more reps or increasing weight so what I'm doing now is working....I just want more.

So I guess my question is when is it appropriate to increase lift days?

Replies

  • AlphaCajun
    AlphaCajun Posts: 290 Member
    You can switch to 3x a week, not too much. In fact, lots of beginner lifting programs start at 3x a week.
  • tillerstouch
    tillerstouch Posts: 608 Member
    3 days a week won't be bad at all even for a beginner.
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    3 days a week or every other day!
    It's not too much!
  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    I was told to give those muscles 24 to 48 hours rest between. I was doing 3x a week until my surgery in November and since I haven't been as good about it. When I go, I can tell I've lost strength, can't do nearly what I could before surgery. I'm trying to build back up.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    most full body programs are 3x weekly.
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