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Originally posted by tommyboy84:
Hello as you may know from my other post Im just getting into lifting. my question is can I gain strenth and mass by using a lower weight? here is a example I,m wanting to gain strenth and mass in my arms I have a set of 80lbs dumbells but it's pretty hard for me to curl. (4 times max), I am wondering if I work out with 35lbs dumbells if my mass and strenth will incress enuff to curl the 80s with out as much effert? let me know what you think. |
Here's what ususlly happens with weights... If you want to tone you need less weight but more reps, otherwise if you want mass and strength use Higher weight and less reps.
However, if you're just beginning, 80lbs is way too heavy. You're might hurt yourself. Start with a lower weight! Since you said you're looking to gain more mass than tone, try doing 5 sets of 5 reps. On the 5th rep it should be difficult to life. If not, increase the wieght by 5. Continue this pattern for all your execises. This helped myself gain noticeable gains in about 1-2 weeks.
As long as you constantly challenge your body, you will constantly change it to how you want it!
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