Lifting heavy?

jenslife82 · October 2012

I see it posted all the time in the message boards about girls lifting heavy. What does that mean? How heavy (in lbs) is that? I lift crates and boxes all the time where I work anywhere from 35-65lbs that seems heavy to me lol. I'm very interested in strength training because I still have more than 100lbs to lose. Seriously hoping to not need surgery for excess skin when it's all said and done.

Determinednoob · October 2012

85% or more of your 1 rep max.

check this is you want to lift http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/686963-large-collection-of-info-for-beginners

jenslife82 · October 2012

Thank you. That's very helpful!

Awkward30 · October 2012

Heavy is relative. However many reps you do, the last ones should be tough. And in the beginning there should be fast progression as you make a lot of neuromuscular adaptations.

If you need a plan, the book 'new rules of lifting for women' was my starting point (and a lot of others around here)

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