How Much Weight Should Beginners Actually Lift?

ava.official 3 days, 10 hours ago Beginner Training Plans
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ava.official Registered User
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Nov 09, 2026 15:53

When you’re new to the gym it’s so tempting to grab heavy dumbbells just because everyone around you is lifting big 😭 I’ve realised starting light and getting comfortable with proper form makes way more sense than rushing into heavy weights. How did you guys figure out the right starting weight?

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lily_20021 Registered User
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Nov 09, 2026 15:53

Starting light saved me from so many unnecessary injuries ngl

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ariana_09 Registered User
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Nov 09, 2026 15:54

Bro I used to pick weights based on what looked impressive 😭

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simply_harper Registered User
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Nov 09, 2026 15:55

If you can’t control the movement the weight is probably too heavy

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randomvibes_07 Registered User
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Nov 09, 2026 15:55

I usually start with a weight I can comfortably do for 10 reps

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alex_onthegoe Registered User
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Nov 09, 2026 15:56

Form over ego always especially when you’re just starting out

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vienna07 Registered User
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Nov 09, 2026 15:56

Nobody cares how much you’re lifting so take your time lol

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Kiana_22 Registered User
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Nov 09, 2026 15:57

Slowly increasing the weight feels way more rewarding than rushing it

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alex_12 Registered User
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Nov 09, 2026 15:57

We all start somewhere just focus on getting stronger every week 💪

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