How to Lift Heavier Weights

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Eat a diet that's high in lean protein and veggies and low in carbs.. Run, jog, or swim for at least 150 minutes a week.. Study the major muscle groups.

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Eat a diet that's high in lean protein and veggies and low in carbs.

Step 1

Eat a diet that's high in lean protein and veggies and low in carbs.

2

Run, jog, or swim for at least 150 minutes a week.

Step 2

Run, jog, or swim for at least 150 minutes a week.

3

Study the major muscle groups.

Step 3

Study the major muscle groups.

4

Practice bodyweight exercises to prepare your muscles for lifting weights.

Step 4

Practice bodyweight exercises to prepare your muscles for lifting weights.

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Start with lifting smaller weights, then work your way up.

Step 5

Start with lifting smaller weights, then work your way up.

6

Make sure your form is correct before you lift more weight.

Step 6

Make sure your form is correct before you lift more weight.

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Add more weight on a day that you feel good.

Step 7

Add more weight on a day that you feel good.

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Do a warm-up before you start lifting.

Step 8

Do a warm-up before you start lifting.

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Add a little weight at a time.

Step 9

Add a little weight at a time.

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Lift heavy weights for compound exercises.

Step 10

Lift heavy weights for compound exercises.

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Exercise with about 10% less than the maximum you can lift.

Step 11

Exercise with about 10% less than the maximum you can lift.

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Increase your rest time between sets when you lift more weight.

Step 12

Increase your rest time between sets when you lift more weight.

13

Make a schedule and balance your workout.

Step 13

Make a schedule and balance your workout.

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