How to increase the weight
About training to failure… But you’re wondering: Wait… but isn’t there a prescribed number of reps… 8… 10… 12??? Well… Choose a weight that allows you to FAIL within the predetermined number of reps prescribed in your workout.
For example: if it’s 8 reps… try to fail on the seventh or eighth rep… if you fail on the ninth or tenth, increase the weight… if you fail on the fifth or sixth rep… decrease the weight 👍🏼
Gradually adjusting the weight
It’s unlikely you’ll find the right weights on your first attempt when doing your workout for the first time… but little by little, you’ll get everything adjusted!
Tip
Anyone who isn’t used to using a controlled tempo and a full range of motion… should readjust the weights… lowering them… until they adapt… remembering that, as I keep saying, the weight is the last “detail”. Prioritize your form, tempo, range of motion, and appropriate rest periods. And finally, the weight!
Light weights can also deliver great results
You don’t need very heavy weights to build muscle. That’s a myth, and it needs to be debunked! By using a full range of motion and a controlled tempo, you can achieve great results.
You should always focus on performing full movements in your workout, because poor exercise form combined with heavy weights can cause serious injuries during training. And that’s not what you want, is it?
So always keep in mind that the weights are not the main thing you should focus on during your workout.
