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New to weights...some advice

banffkid
banffkid Posts: 59
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey MFP!

So I have lost my weight I wanted to and now I am starting to try and tone up. So I started going to the Gym and lifting doing alot of arms and chest and shoulders about 12 reps 2 sets. My question to anyone is I have been starting on dumbells approx. 25 lbs. I am not really feeling anything the next day or after....Should I be lifting more weight then???

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  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    starting strength
    stronglifts 5x5
    new rules for women
    google the above
    ywia.
  • annieu613
    annieu613 Posts: 143 Member
    I would suggest following a training plan. I have been doing New Rules of Lifting for Women, and it's a great resource. It groups exercises together to get better results than just going to the gym and doing some bicep curls.

    I always use the most weight I can while still maintaining good form. It's super important to be able to do the exercise correctly. When it starts to feel easy, then I increase the weight.
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