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What size weights to use?

  • 23-11-2011 4:09pm
    #1
    miss choc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭


    I'm always confused with this I've heard lifting light weights is no good and tbh when I am in the gym any weights under 3kgs does nothing for me I heard to build some muscle and work them you need to aim higher I thought the 5kg were good for my biceps and bought them however they are way too heavy for tricep exercises. Anyway if there are any exercise gurus out there wondering what are the best weight sizes for women to use?


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  • #2
    RacoonQueen
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    What weight you use is purely dependent on the type of exercise, each individual person and what you're training the muscles for (endurance, strength etc). If you're going to buy weights to use at home you're better of getting dumbells/bars and weight plates which you can buy in sets. Then you can change the weight for different muscle groups, exercises etc..

    Check out the health and fitness forum for advice - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=252


  • #3
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 81,083 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    I am by no means a guru but for me Its whatever feels comfortable tbh and gives me a challenge,don't lift too heavy if your struggling because all you'll do is cause an injury but then again you have to challenge yourself so maybe try something in between? I hope that makes sense :o


  • #4
    Sephiroth_dude
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 81,083 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sephiroth_dude


    Actually just follow RQS Advice :)


  • #5
    rain on
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,732 ✭✭✭rain on


    I go by the rule of thumb that if I can do more than 8 reps it's too light.


  • #6
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,217 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    You should get more informed answers here OP.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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  • #7
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,386 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    miss choc wrote: »
    I thought the 5kg were good for my biceps and bought them however they are way too heavy for tricep exercises.
    Where did you get them, if it was argos you can get a full refund within 30days.

    This adjustable set is €33 including delivery to ireland
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/York-20kg-Cast-Iron-Dumbell/dp/B004ELB550/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1322133126&sr=1-1

    A simlar set in argos is €50
    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/3008243/Trail/searchtext%3E20KG.htm

    The argos one does have metal collars while the amazon one seems to have plastic ones. So I would prefer the argos, but I don't think it is worth the price difference unless it is getting heavy use.


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