How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY)

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
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    A question we're asked often at Mind Pump is, "How Do I Choose The Right Weight When Lifting?" In this video, we cover rep ranges, optimal weight when starting each lift, and the importance of exercise programming.
    Whatever your program says, 5x5, 3x12, etc,. Give yourself a two rep buffer north and south so you can fall within that range.
    Choose a weight that is challenging for each exercise. As soon as form starts to break down you are beyond the rep range that you want to be at. If your form is great even after the rep range, you can increase the weight.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 127

  • @msgillespieplc2668
    @msgillespieplc2668 4 роки тому +70

    SO GLAD you made this video, because you explained it VERY easily. As a female PE teacher to adult students being taught about "real-world" fitness, it is hard to teach the guys this (coming from a female). I appreciate you saying this in such a clear way. I will be sharing this with my alpha male students. ;)

  • @94Sadek
    @94Sadek Рік тому +43

    The variation of dumbbells is extremely useful for a small person like me ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxP26Tir6n60vUkdtn4mbwhRO8cwuJQNy2 But the dumbbell size being large it's hard to do certain exercises like deadlift ( I have to have my hands and legs a bit wider to accommodate the size of the DB )Otherwise happy with the purchase. No excuse not to lift weight when it's snowing outside.

  • @gamersproperty882
    @gamersproperty882 2 роки тому +21

    Very straight explanation 👍
    No pain, no gain

  • @fredslayton
    @fredslayton 7 місяців тому +30

    When doing situps, Muhammad Ali said, “I don't count my sit-ups; I only start counting when it starts hurting because they're the only ones that count.'

    • @jennekleinlein
      @jennekleinlein 3 місяці тому

      I thought that was Arnold Swartzenagger?

    • @josephborja1452
      @josephborja1452 11 днів тому

      @@jennekleinleinNo I believe it was Andrew Tate

    • @Hugealligator254
      @Hugealligator254 5 днів тому

      @@josephborja1452 no way! Andrew Tate can’t say things with substance to them!

  • @lastone87
    @lastone87 5 років тому +25

    Always wondered this and my assumption was the same thought process. Thanks for clarifying 💪

  • @lykke5415
    @lykke5415 5 років тому +192

    What if the first set is easy and I can do 10-12 reps and not feel it in my muscles but then the next set I can do like 8 and the last set I’m down to 6?

    • @botbadger
      @botbadger 4 роки тому +64

      Need higher weights and a 1 and a half minute break to ensure your muscles can recover

    • @m.htrimz
      @m.htrimz 3 роки тому +18

      it’s fine bc it means that you’re going until failure which is what mostly matters

    • @miguelmenendez2108
      @miguelmenendez2108 3 роки тому +113

      Call it a pyramid and pretend like it was planned

    • @poggy578
      @poggy578 3 роки тому +11

      @@miguelmenendez2108 lmao

    • @shaneosborne5426
      @shaneosborne5426 2 роки тому +12

      I go up till I can do 2 full sets of 10 reps. And the last one I can’t do 10. Once I can do ten on the last reps I shoot for two more if I can do two more I go up

  • @pietrosupremo7169
    @pietrosupremo7169 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks man! Such informative video. Yesterday I enrolled at a gym and as a beginner I really can’t figure out how much weight I should start lifting. Now I can explore more and have a proper routine. 🤩

  • @chadsacrey6274
    @chadsacrey6274 5 років тому +5

    Can't explain it any better than that. Great advice. As for the audio you guys need to listen to there podcast it's by far the best and clearest out there.

  • @BoudoirBoutiqueNC
    @BoudoirBoutiqueNC 2 роки тому +4

    Perfect answer! Answers exactly what we need to know!

  • @bartimisfoul3459
    @bartimisfoul3459 2 роки тому +6

    You explain this in the only way that I have ever understood.
    SUBSCRIBED!!!

  • @sum.991
    @sum.991 2 роки тому +7

    Excellent explanation. Exactly What i needed to know. Thanks

  • @sebastienroux1790
    @sebastienroux1790 5 років тому +14

    If I don't struggle to the point I almost cheat on the last rep or 2 then it doesn't feel like I did my best. My incline bench will become a 1 arm at a time (with barbell) that's how far I push it. If I don't I feel like I didn't train hard enough.

  • @francescakray233
    @francescakray233 Рік тому +1

    Friday First of September Two Thousand And Twenty-Three.
    00.46am.
    "Dear Sir. Good-morning. How are you? I hope you are well."
    "Thank you for the advice. You explained it so well. I am glad I found your Video."
    Yours Faithfully.
    Mr Francesca Kray.

  • @fahimegholamy9108
    @fahimegholamy9108 3 роки тому +3

    GREAT GREAT

  • @morecharacterswithamix9067
    @morecharacterswithamix9067 2 роки тому +1

    The destination to reach is failure or very very close to it for a given exercise. While ensuring you don't snap shit up.

  • @laithbenalaya9677
    @laithbenalaya9677 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks alot .. this is exactly the right answer n the simplest answer I needed you deserve a like n a comment ❤

  • @Selenadork
    @Selenadork 3 роки тому +5

    Super helpful for a beginner. Explained it very well!

  • @artymunoz5060
    @artymunoz5060 Рік тому +1

    I’ve noticed sometimes. I can’t go up on the last set
    I’ll do the same weight again and still get to failure in less reps

  • @Jimmy_Cooking
    @Jimmy_Cooking 5 років тому +8

    Great advice, thanks!

  • @MrEdward718
    @MrEdward718 Місяць тому

    Thank you. This was very helpful. I just subscribed.

  • @cmtg4471
    @cmtg4471 11 місяців тому +1

    Heyy man thank you, you explained it really well

  • @rabiafouzi9618
    @rabiafouzi9618 2 місяці тому

    Nicely explained.... I m new to it... Thanks

  • @tihigreen
    @tihigreen Рік тому +1

    Thank you thank you

  • @markdalton3900
    @markdalton3900 5 років тому +5

    Awesome teaching!

  • @PassportG
    @PassportG 5 років тому +5

    Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @XxdartvaderxX
    @XxdartvaderxX Рік тому +1

    thankyou!

  • @MrAdamkaila
    @MrAdamkaila Рік тому +1

    Great video 💪🏾

  • @HashFace253
    @HashFace253 5 років тому +56

    Responsible lifting please dont lift and drive people have families

  • @Jzxglory-vw5uj
    @Jzxglory-vw5uj 2 роки тому +2

    so how much wait am i supposed to lift?

  • @jalapenochips2408
    @jalapenochips2408 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for advice

  • @donia.javaiddonia.javaid4757
    @donia.javaiddonia.javaid4757 2 роки тому +1

    How to measure dumbbell weight. For example, if I buy 1 dumbbell, which weight is 6 kg then it means it's weight is equal to 12 kg or just 6

    • @straykidsenthusiast
      @straykidsenthusiast 2 роки тому

      oh so the weight is measured in how much weight you pull in Both dumbells not a single one

  • @archmagealodi
    @archmagealodi 11 місяців тому

    This was really helpful, thanks.

  • @evbeatzz
    @evbeatzz 11 місяців тому

    My 1. And 2. Set is always kinda normal but no matter what exercise, the 3. Set is always pain from start to beginning

  • @josesibajafiguls4533
    @josesibajafiguls4533 7 місяців тому +1

    Great video!!! I have a question. Been training consistenly for more than 2 years. Everything's going good, but I'm finding that when I increase the weight for example doing biceps with a z-bar from 70Lbs to 90lbs (a weight I can handle for 8-10 reps) I dont feel a "Burn" in my biceps when I get to failure. But for example when I go down on the weight to a 60-70lbs range, I do 20 reps but feel a burn in my bicep that I feel is better and really pumps my bicep muscle. Btw I dont feel I'm doing a lousy form when I curl 90lbs. It just activates different the muscle I think?

  • @jah96
    @jah96 Рік тому +1

    what about breaks in sets like towards the end for like 10-20 seconds

  • @mrnerd73
    @mrnerd73 2 місяці тому

    love u bro explained very well❤❤

  • @dressywells8655
    @dressywells8655 5 років тому +5

    Excellent breakdown....Spot on Brother....!

  • @skoutiniklkol
    @skoutiniklkol 2 роки тому

    simple and clear

  • @yar0607
    @yar0607 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much

  • @aiman.hakim83
    @aiman.hakim83 3 роки тому +3

    really helpful.. thank you bro !

  • @Pakkerotten
    @Pakkerotten 2 роки тому

    nice and simpel !! have agood one

  • @karysgriffiths-derose6241
    @karysgriffiths-derose6241 2 роки тому +2

    Is there a difference between strength and muscle gain? I have been told that 12 reps 4 sets is good for strength with lighter weight for endurance, and shorter breaks. Whereas for muscle gain you would do heavier weight, less reps ( until you cant lift anymore), 4 sets and longer breaks between.?

  • @beevmaluju3775
    @beevmaluju3775 9 місяців тому +1

    Schwer und Falsch 💪

  • @037_cse_jananir7
    @037_cse_jananir7 3 роки тому +3

    I am 18 year old female. I haven't lifted dumb bells yet. What weight should i start lifting? Pls reply

  • @Mr.E_Bodhako
    @Mr.E_Bodhako Рік тому

    cheers

  • @kyletrent7504
    @kyletrent7504 5 років тому +7

    What if your workout plan doesn’t have a specific rep number? Example in MAPS Black. I’m in phase 2 right now and most exercises say 8-12... so it doesn’t have a number but rather a range. Does that mean I should aim for 10 for using this concept?

    • @TheWestHarbour
      @TheWestHarbour 5 років тому

      Have the same question

    • @zy7411
      @zy7411 2 роки тому +1

      aim for 12 but if u get 8 then thats ok

  • @regocyrus
    @regocyrus 3 роки тому +1

    Great video.👍

  • @nyoob8790
    @nyoob8790 2 роки тому +2

    the audio sucks but the content is fire

  • @chrisratliff335
    @chrisratliff335 2 роки тому +1

    What if u start to lift and ur arm can bearly go up to much??

  • @LucidityRemains
    @LucidityRemains Рік тому

    you can tell it's not a voiceover because of the sound of the echo hitting the weights

  • @zalmncocu8827
    @zalmncocu8827 3 роки тому

    Clear nice

  • @evilkiller559
    @evilkiller559 3 роки тому

    Exactly what I needed

  • @markdisaac60
    @markdisaac60 5 років тому +3

    I'm really struggling with finding my weight for my deads and squats. I want to do 3 sets of 8. So that is difficult at reps 6 & 7?

  • @IsmailKhan-dp9vt
    @IsmailKhan-dp9vt 29 днів тому

    No but you will only reach true failure when your form breaks down and those are the reps which actually lead to muscle growth

  • @chrisratliff335
    @chrisratliff335 2 роки тому +1

    I only lifted a couple weights in my life and im skinny ah

  • @Leo-ii8nb
    @Leo-ii8nb 5 років тому +3

    pls fix the sound. thx :) I think its the cameras mic recording

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  5 років тому

      Leo zzZZ we are aware of that . It’s in the notes . We figured people would appreciate the content even though the mics died.

  • @Nico-iu5ev
    @Nico-iu5ev 5 років тому +7

    Can't believe they have the smallest guy at Mindpump giving advice. Can we get a video with Doug? :)

    • @GoneGuitaring
      @GoneGuitaring 5 років тому

      Lolll

    • @colin8601
      @colin8601 5 років тому

      @@MindPumpTV I guess Phil Jackson wasn't qualified to coach the Bulls to 6 championships either then, plus 5 more with the lakers. This guy is a twat. Keep up the content.

  • @bartimisfoul3459
    @bartimisfoul3459 2 роки тому

    I clearly have not been lifting heavy enough.

  • @saucyonePR
    @saucyonePR 5 років тому +6

    Great advice. Thanks but man that audio is just out of whack. Thanks for the vid

  • @markdisaac60
    @markdisaac60 5 років тому

    You guys do great work.

  • @christinehoffman1825
    @christinehoffman1825 5 років тому

    Thank you

  • @wurf5336
    @wurf5336 Рік тому

    when you can do 10 reps you have to step up the weight :) trust me

  • @khalid_ansari99
    @khalid_ansari99 2 роки тому +1

    I am a beginner, say if I was doing bicep curls, I am going like this
    5kg - 12 reps
    7.5kg - 8 reps
    10kg - 6 reps
    Am I doing it right ?
    Some one please help me.

    • @jadenhalstead7290
      @jadenhalstead7290 2 роки тому +1

      I don’t know if it’s right but thats what I did when I started and it worked pretty good. Most important thing is to go until failure or close to it though

    • @khalid_ansari99
      @khalid_ansari99 2 роки тому

      @@jadenhalstead7290 Thanks Jaden 😄.

  • @adamtimmermans2919
    @adamtimmermans2919 3 роки тому +2

    Hi am doing 2kg dumbbells but I feel no challenge and I don't feel like my biceps are working. Which weight would you recommend me?

  • @mrmabb123
    @mrmabb123 4 роки тому +1

    Does this apply to beginners as well?

  • @TRUTH_NEVER_HIDE_
    @TRUTH_NEVER_HIDE_ 3 роки тому

    I purchased 2.5kg it's ok or should i buy 5kg

    • @shreyanshbhargav3194
      @shreyanshbhargav3194 3 роки тому

      What's your weight ?

    • @sonurawat4399
      @sonurawat4399 3 роки тому

      @@shreyanshbhargav3194 my weight is 55 what weight dumbbell should I use?

    • @mufassirmufa910
      @mufassirmufa910 2 роки тому

      @@sonurawat4399 40kg

    • @yanz_77
      @yanz_77 2 роки тому

      @@mufassirmufa910 40kg dumbell? You wanna kill that man?

    • @yanz_77
      @yanz_77 2 роки тому

      @@sonurawat4399 7.5-10kg is okay for starting

  • @honestfella836
    @honestfella836 3 роки тому

    can you perform sets on same heavest weight which is cruel ??

  • @jiqueajackson
    @jiqueajackson 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤

  • @cocacolaowo318
    @cocacolaowo318 Рік тому

    Meanwhile me who curls shampoo bottles :

  • @oddity6176
    @oddity6176 9 місяців тому

    When going for a new max how do you know if you're being a bitch, or you're legit about to hurt yourself?

  • @anil4nature
    @anil4nature 4 місяці тому

    👏👌👌👌✊️

  • @croquetaeh
    @croquetaeh 2 роки тому

    Oh yikes this audio

  • @Boothswelding
    @Boothswelding 3 роки тому +1

    60% of your max weight for reps boy.

  • @dannybruce4513
    @dannybruce4513 3 роки тому +1

    I have that hat.

  • @hardcorejab
    @hardcorejab 5 років тому

    Not good advice for Atheletes who want to be strongmen. Perfect mechanics are overrated.

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  5 років тому +5

      Jose Bonilla lol. Correct . What percent of strongman do you think follow this channel ? This video was for the other 99% of the world guy .

    • @hardcorejab
      @hardcorejab 5 років тому

      Mind Pump TV Gotcha. Lots of atheletes get big, strong and powerful without perfect form. Lots of incredible atheletes even the current World Strongest Man really believes in perfect form and not training to failure. It's really subjective. Some of us need to push past breakdown of form to get results. I posted my failures. Wish I had video taped my contests. Damn I'm old. I said video tapes. Keep up the good work!

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  5 років тому

      Jose Bonilla agreed . We talk about sport specific training on the show all the time. Very different from training the average client or gym goers.

    • @hardcorejab
      @hardcorejab 5 років тому

      Mind Pump TV I subscribed and I am gonna watch your videos. I grew up following Dorian Yates and Ronnie Coleman. I alternate between both of their training methods. Dorian had perfect form Ronnie not so much. Dorian very low volume 4 days a week 1 hour tops. Ronnie twice a week training of his body 6 days a week long workouts. I even did doubles like Arnold did. Heavy training morning and night to get in incredible shape. Thing is all of it worked. What never worked for me was leaving anything on the table. I always did those extra reps. I always pushed as close to failure as possible and often beyond. It got me to all raw lifts of 495 bench 705 deadlift and an epic 1035 squat. Yeah those are my gym lifts. Contests are boring so I stopped going to them. I was doing what Larry Wheels is doing now. He trains to failure and beyond. It works even for regular folks ike me. We disagree but love training. Thank You.

  • @MAGAMAN
    @MAGAMAN 5 років тому +1

    If it says 15 and you can do 17 you are using too little weight.
    If it says 15 and you can only do 13, you are using too little.
    If you can't do the full number of reps for the next set, rest a little longer.
    If you are going to strength doing large lifts like squats and deadlifts, resting for 3 minutes between sets in not uncommon.
    If you are doing curls, you are wasting your time. Exercises like chinups, supinated rows (palms up) and ring curls (using gymnast rings) can give your biceps a great workout while still working your core, back or other parts of your body.
    I subbed because of the Ben Pollack video. Starting to think I made a mistake. I'm going to go see if he has a channel.

    • @MindPumpTV
      @MindPumpTV  5 років тому +9

      MAGA MAN 👆🏻Taylor . Add this to the stupid comments of the week list.

    • @JustINformU
      @JustINformU 5 років тому +1

      Mind Pump TV I’m not even sure what he’s trying to say lol