fat burning with weights
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Low weights and more reps.... is Correct!!! You don't want to injure yourself... so always "build up" to the heavier weights. You want to train your muscles not "strain" your muscles. less weights and more reps is nearly equivalent to lifting heavy weights with less reps (without the risk of injury from over doing it). Also, remember to use the proper technique when lifting....:happy: Have Fun!:glasses:
Wow, this is so wrong. Yes if you are new to strength training start with lower weight, but then quickly progress to heavier once you have the form down.0 -
It's only a deficit of 1500 calories and I'm making sure that my protein intake is high. I have 30% body fat at the moment so I think my body can take it
With only 50 lbs to lose your goal weight loss per week should be in the 1 to 1.5lb/week range, anymore and you risk a large % of your loss coming from lean muscle0 -
Low weights and more reps.... is Correct!!! You don't want to injure yourself... so always "build up" to the heavier weights. You want to train your muscles not "strain" your muscles. less weights and more reps is nearly equivalent to lifting heavy weights with less reps (without the risk of injury from over doing it). Also, remember to use the proper technique when lifting....:happy: Have Fun!:glasses:
Seriously, that was terrible advice.0 -
So I should up it to around 2000-2500 a day? Approximately because like I say I'm not looking to lose it fast I'm looking to lose it smart.0
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Low weights and more reps.... is Correct!!! You don't want to injure yourself... so always "build up" to the heavier weights. You want to train your muscles not "strain" your muscles. less weights and more reps is nearly equivalent to lifting heavy weights with less reps (without the risk of injury from over doing it). Also, remember to use the proper technique when lifting....:happy: Have Fun!:glasses:
Wow, this is so wrong. Yes if you are new to strength training start with lower weight, but then quickly progress to heavier once you have the form down.
^ what he said.
To the OP - you stated you know you can do more weight. You know yourself better than any of us. Do more weight. If you can do 8 reps on that heavier weight, go for it. Less reps, MORE weight!0 -
Check out Stronglifts, Wendler, and Starting Strength. Figure out which you'd like to try and go for it. And say no to the low weight and high reps. No no no.0
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I would say to do the way you prefer: low weight/high reps or high weight/low reps.
If your using the higher weights and want to feel like you're doing more to burn fat, between sets drop down and do some push ups, jumping jacks, burpees, or high knees to get your heart rate up before moving on to your next weight lifting set.0 -
I would say to do the way you prefer: low weight/high reps or high weight/low reps.
If your using the higher weights and want to feel like you're doing more to burn fat, between sets drop down and do some push ups, jumping jacks, burpees, or high knees to get your heart rate up before moving on to your next weight lifting set.0 -
So I should up it to around 2000-2500 a day? Approximately because like I say I'm not looking to lose it fast I'm looking to lose it smart.
Check out www.iifym.com Go to the TDEE calculator. I am guessing you'll be around 1800 a day.0 -
Thank you, this has answered a question and given me more and life is dull without questions0
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Low weights and more reps.... is Correct!!! You don't want to injure yourself... so always "build up" to the heavier weights. You want to train your muscles not "strain" your muscles. less weights and more reps is nearly equivalent to lifting heavy weights with less reps (without the risk of injury from over doing it). Also, remember to use the proper technique when lifting....:happy: Have Fun!:glasses:
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My tdee is 2084 2605-20%0
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Lots of people say low reps/heavy weight. I'm guessing low reps is 8-10 reps, but how would you figure out if the weight your lifting is heavy enough? How do you find the right weight without going to low or hurting yourself?
no, when i say low reps/heavy weight, i mean 3-6 reps. Right now, i'm lifting to wear i'm not entirely sure if i will be able to complete my 5th rep. Obviously you don't start out like that, but you work up to it. 8-12 is for hypertrophy0 -
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