How to select a weight that’s right for you

Strength training essentials How to select a weight that’s right for you

How to select a weight that’s right for you

Whether you’re new to strength training or have been hitting the weights for a while, it’s important to know how to select the right weight for you.

If the weight you use is too heavy, you’re likely to cause injury to yourself, but too light and you’ll find yourself having to do a lot more reps in order to see the benefit.

Dr Gluchowski talks us through selecting the correct weight for your workout in the short video below.

In the sections below, we’ll explore some of the benefits and key considerations of using different types of weights to complete your strength training exercises.

Body weight

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Free weights and resistance bands

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Gym equipment

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Equipment from around the house

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Key terminology

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Resistance/load
Reps
Sets

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When to increase the weight you’re working with (Progressive overload)

As you become stronger, you’ll need to continue increasing the weights you’re working with in order to maintain and develop your strength.

This is also know as progressive overload. Dr Gluchowski talks through this concept and its benefits in the short video below.

Training to failure

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Why train to failure?

How do you know when you’re training to failure?

How often should you train to failure?

Test your understanding

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