weights that fit my weight - Dumbbell Exercise

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Size fits my weight weights
Hi ... recently I realized more and decided I wanted to strengthen muscles
and not just lose pounds, how do i know how much weight should I lift?

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  • SuperC_85
    SuperC_85 Posts: 393
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    You will have to try a few different weights to see what you can handle.

    When I started I was on an 8 - 12 rep range, if you cant do 8 reps then the weight is too heavy, if you can do more than 12 easily then the weight is too light. Adjust from there.
  • elbaldwin0525
    elbaldwin0525 Posts: 159 Member
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    This girl knows her stuff!!!!!

    listen to her.
    You will have to try a few different weights to see what you can handle.

    When I started I was on an 8 - 12 rep range, if you cant do 8 reps then the weight is too heavy, if you can do more than 12 easily then the weight is too light. Adjust from there.
  • irNathaniel
    irNathaniel Posts: 178 Member
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    you should struggle on rep 7 8 9 and maybe not even get 10
  • mynamealex
    mynamealex Posts: 26
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    thanks i will try