I want to try adding some weight lifting to my routine. How much weight should I be lifting, and for how many sets and reps?
June 23, 2015
by Emily Fraser
The answer to this question depends entirely on your goals. Use the general guidelines below depending on your needs:
- To build strength use 85-100% of your 1RM, 1-5 reps for 4-6 sets.
- To focus on hypertrophy use 70-85% of your 1RM, 8-12 reps for 2-5 sets.
- To develop power use 30-60% of your 1RM, 3-6 reps for 1-3 sets.
- To build muscle endurance use 60-75% of your 1RM, 12-15+ reps for 1-3 sets.
*1RM = 1 rep max, or the greatest amount of weight that can be properly and safely lifted for 1 rep of a given exercise.
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June 23, 2015
by Emily Fraser
