Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1537, Messages: 27037

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

Join group

Introduction and a quick question

aisley1
aisley1
Posts: 1
Joined: 2001/09/20
United States
2001/09/24, 04:21 PM
Just wanted to introduce myself to this community. I'm extremely pumped about the 12 week max muscle mass program. My one question is, "How do I know when and how much weight to add to the different exercises?". Thank you for your answers.
coolness
coolness
Posts: 338
Joined: 2001/05/23
United States
2001/09/24, 07:39 PM
Welcome to FT!! You'll want to experiment with lighter weights at first - what you are comfortable with. If it seems too light, add more until you feel a good "burn". Be careful not to overdo it too early. (or at all!!) Work into it gradually. As you get into the program you'll get a feel for how much weight to try. Happy lifting and glad you're on board!!

coolness...
ken30307
ken30307
Posts: 51
Joined: 2001/10/16
United States
2001/10/18, 07:43 AM
A good rule of thumb for the second part of your question (when to add more weight) has to do with reaching the target number of reps...when you can do that...it's a good idea to add just a little more weight. Don't get frustrated.....it's about tearing down so you can build up. (DON'T forget to rest, breathe (when you are lifting), and drink lots of water too!)