When do you know a weight is TOO LIGHT!

[AIWASS]

where do you think the cut off point is? 20 25 30 reps? when is a weight too light?

 

[P-funk]

pick a rep limit...say 10.

pick a number of sets.....say 3

if you can perform the weight for 3 sets of 10 with good form. Then bump it up.

 

[tphillip23]

^^^^true

 

[Witchblade]

When you can lift it for more reps than you planned for...

 

[CowPimp]

Depends on what you are trying to do. I would say for bodybuilding purposes going much above 12 or maybe 15 repetitions under most circumstances is a waste of time. Of course, you can always impose tempo restrictions, which make the rep range by itself a meaningless number.

 

[lucifuge]

my personal limit is 15 reps, but that's just me.

 

[Delusional]

when lifting it for 10 reps doesnt even phase you.

 

[BoneCrusher]

Most people lift different ways so the answer for me will be different than the answer from Kelju or from Jodi. You have a routine designed to help you reach a goal (you do have that hopefully ... if not then get that sorted out). If you post how you lift people can give you direct answers.

 

[Big G]

Here...

Periodization Training

 

[AIWASS]

Thanks For The Chart Big G

 

[BoneCrusher]

AIWASS start hitting the links over at ExRx (Big G's link) and you'll come up with a million useful charts and explanations. The site is outstanding.