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How much weight to lift

andrewlandolfi Posts: 12 Joined: 2007/11/11	2008/02/26, 06:17 PM i have been doing a lot of pushup and other body work, but i want to gain some more strength. i just started lifting and i was wondering how much weight should i be lifting(my max, a little less than max,) i have no clue i need some help
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2008/02/26, 10:59 PM Always lift a weight that you can do with proper form and that gives you the most resistance on the last three reps of the set. Remember that form is more important than weight level as you can eventually injure yourself. -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
Pemdas Posts: 973 Joined: 2004/07/22	2008/02/27, 01:28 PM No where near you max, which you don't know anyway. Just pick something light to start out with and work your way up.