How much strength training?

kmoirecavender
kmoirecavender Posts: 91 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello everyone! I am new here and loving it so far. Been doing a lot of cardio, diet and some strength training. In the past I have always been able to lose the weight, but my shape didn't change, I want to do something different this time. I am unsure how I go about lifting heavy...for example, with squats, do I add enough weights so that I can barely do 3 set of, say 10? or am I way off on this?

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  • norcalskater
    norcalskater Posts: 194 Member
    A good rule to go by is use a weight that you can do at least 6 reps with but more than 12 reps for 3-4 sets. Once you can do 12 reps consistently move the weight up.
  • kmoirecavender
    kmoirecavender Posts: 91 Member
    Thank you!:smile:
  • OverDoIt
    OverDoIt Posts: 332 Member
    you may want to try rest pause. rest pause allows you to use heavier weight while achieving 12 reps. for instance you would go for 6 then rest for 10-15 seconds and do 1-3 reps and repeat until you reach 12 reps. This is a very good technique and it also helps with strength gains. Give it a try or don't give it a try I don't care as long as you do something.

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