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Weights

mcibty
mcibty Posts: 1,252 Member
edited January 24 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey,

What's a good starting weight for someone who is just starting out? My very first workout was figuring out a few exercises with just 3kg, but the next day I was on 8kg. This is comfortable, but gets hard after 10-12 reps.

Anyone got any advice, please?

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  • dimsumkitty
    dimsumkitty Posts: 120 Member
    If you can do more than 10 it's probably time to up the weights. About 8 reps and 3-5 sets is ideal for an absolute beginner, and 5x5 is commonly accepted to be pretty good for someone who's able to do the exercise with proper form without much difficulty.
  • mcibty
    mcibty Posts: 1,252 Member
    Awesome, thank you.
  • vorgas
    vorgas Posts: 741 Member
    If you can do more than 10 it's probably time to up the weights. About 8 reps and 3-5 sets is ideal for an absolute beginner, and 5x5 is commonly accepted to be pretty good for someone who's able to do the exercise with proper form without much difficulty.
    Yup. Keep increasing the weight until you fail. Cut the weight in half, and progress again. Whenever you deload, refocus on form and technique. It's a good time to check out tutorial vids and really dial in your technique.
  • Myfitself101
    Myfitself101 Posts: 25 Member
    Great post! I was wondering the same thing. Thanks!
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