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piefdope
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Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago #1
I've been lifting with low amounts of weight (don't do any exercise with any thing above 145lbs. I mostly bench between 90lbs to 100lbs,I curl with 50lbs and I only squat 130 at the most!) Itry to do anywhere from 15 to 30 reps,but no less than 12 on any exercise.I weight 270, I'm 30% bodyfat and I'm trying to get to lose the weight not have fat over muscle ,so I don't lift alot of weight, Plus I'm still working on my form, since I've only been lifting for 3 months with consistancy So my question is should I

1)Increase the weight I lift gradually,and decrease my reps?? a) How many Reps should I do??

2)USE EVEN LESS WEIGHT IN MY WORKOUT??

Please Help!!
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Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago #2
There's alot more to it than just how much you lift - like how often are you lifting and what your eating habits are. I'd personally go for higher weight and lower reps.
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Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago #3
There's alot more to it than just how much you lift - like how often are you lifting and what your eating habits are. I'd personally go for higher weight and lower reps.
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sruthisupriya
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Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago #4
I vote for number 1. Target sets in the 6-10 rep range.
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Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago #5
Using heavy weights won't make you fatter. Too much food will.
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Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago #6
Numero uno! About the rep range, there's many voices out there, some say use heavy weights to do 4-6, others say up to 8, 10 or 12. Hmm... it's a maze. In my workout i do heavy weights,many sets,low reps, but i'm after strength, not volume.
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Posted 1 Year, 8 Months ago #7
15-30 reps is only going to help with endurance. No build muscle or strength.

Aim for about 10 reps. Maybe less.

Use more weight.

Jeff out ...
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