hi i am a female and looking to lose around 40 pounds. i just started getting into the gym about two weeks ago and ive been doing cardio and weights but was wondering if i should be lifting heavy with less reps or lifting more reps not as heavy? thanks
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10-13-2017, 10:42 AM #1Just joined M&S
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more reps or more weight?
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heavy weight with 8-12 reps is pretty optimal
no matter what, dont give up
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Heavy compound movements such as deadlifts will burn hella calories. Be sure to cut some calories out of your diet as well.
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start light because you just started and need to get your form down
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Since you just started, keep the low weights and do more reps, I know it's not so pleasant, I also preffer heavier weights and less reps, but that is after you get in a better shape. And keep doing cardio for weightloss.
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^ why? This isn’t correct. -3X
Don’t chase the 1%, there is no magic training routine or diet that’s going to provide any measurable results over the basic principles for getting huge and strong: Train heavy, eat and sleep more.
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