Choose the right load for your objectives

How to choose the right weight to maximize your results?

Choosing the right weight is crucial to aligning your training with your goals. Working with the proper loads allows you to optimize performance and progress efficiently. Here’s how to adjust your weight selection based on your objectives.

1. Building strength

• Weight type: Very heavy loads
• Repetition range: 4 to 5 reps per set
• Goal: Stimulate the central nervous system and develop maximum strength. Ideal for those aiming to lift heavier weights.

2. Increasing muscle mass

• Weight type: Heavy to moderate loads
• Repetition range: 6 to 12 reps per set
• Goal: Maximize muscle tension and volume to stimulate hypertrophy.

3. Improving muscular endurance

• Weight type: Light loads
• Repetition range: 12 reps or more per set
• Goal: Enhance muscular endurance and the ability to sustain effort over an extended period.

Tips for choosing the right weight

• Test your 1RM (One Repetition Maximum): Identify the maximum weight you can lift for one rep and adjust based on your goals.
• Adapt to your progress: If a weight becomes too easy, gradually increase it to continue progressing.
• Focus on technique: Poorly controlled weights can hinder performance and increase the risk of injury.

With FitMetrics, set your weights according to your goals and track your progress step by step to reach your results faster!