Hand Weight questions/advice
TheVirgoddess
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So I've been randomly lifting my little 5 pound free weights since I started this fitness journey (April). I can see more definition in my arm muscles and I'm happy.
But, I'm getting more serious about getting stronger and toning stuff up. So I want to see if what I'm doing is good, or I need to change stuff up.
I do weights on Tues/Thurs/Sat and right now it's 3 sets of 10 reps on bicep curls, shoulder press, lateral raises and tricep extensions (I think that's what they are called anyway). They aren't "easy" yet, but they are getting easier. How do I know when to bump up my sets/reps? Or my weights?
I want nice, strong and toned arms and decent back muscles.
Input? Thanks in advance
But, I'm getting more serious about getting stronger and toning stuff up. So I want to see if what I'm doing is good, or I need to change stuff up.
I do weights on Tues/Thurs/Sat and right now it's 3 sets of 10 reps on bicep curls, shoulder press, lateral raises and tricep extensions (I think that's what they are called anyway). They aren't "easy" yet, but they are getting easier. How do I know when to bump up my sets/reps? Or my weights?
I want nice, strong and toned arms and decent back muscles.
Input? Thanks in advance
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Bump up the weights not the reps. Try a progressive load or better yet a strength training program like strong lifts or new rules of lifting for women.0
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To see the results you want you're going to need to start increasing the weights. You're going to need access to a selection of weights for this.0
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