I'm barely going to start weightlifting and build muscle, but I've never done it before. How do you know how much you can lift or are supposed to lift?
2007-01-31 11:12:14 · 4 answers · asked by firebrander 1 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
The rule of thumb is:
If you can lift it more than 15 times it's too light.
If can't lift it more that 6 times it's too heavy.
This is for all weight lifting exercises.
I trained with USA , IFBB, contestants. And a carry many certifications.
2007-01-31 11:17:44 · answer #1 · answered by Tiger Crane Master 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start off my lifting the bar and go up from there. Start with 3 sets of 10 reps with about a 45 second break in between each set. When you are completing those 3 sets completely move your weight up 5 to 10 pounds. And so on and so forth.
2007-01-31 11:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by Matthew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER max out unless you have a spotter. Once you do that, you can decide how much to lift. Make sure you don't over do it and get injured.
2007-02-04 02:49:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should star off using dumbells, 15 lbs. is good. then advancee when it becomes easy. When you think you are ready to bench-press try it out.
2007-01-31 11:15:54 · answer #4 · answered by indian g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋