10-02-19, 05:46 PM | ||
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10-02-19, 08:25 PM | |
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I totally agree about using light weights for shoulders. One thing also I learned from my PT-exercises like the overhead press and the upright row cause impingement of the shoulder joint. And Cathe's new LITE workouts are filled with them!!! That is so frustrating since those workouts are for (I think) older women who want to scale back the intensity to prevent injuries. So word to the wise-just don't do those! Do lateral and front raises instead.
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10-03-19, 04:43 AM | |
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My heavies for me are my 12 pounders for lower body, though my 15s for deadlifts are okay, that is the only exercise that I will use that heavy of weight for. As someone else said upthread, I find myself using 8-10 pounders more these days and my 12s for shorter sets. I used to use 15s for lower body and I was never comfortable going that heavy.
For upper, the heaviest I use is one 15 for one arm rows, I do have a 20 but I haven't used it in a while, if I did that is the only exercise I would use it for. I used to use one 15 for french presses but have been using one 12 for a while. I guess I prefer more moderate weights these days, with some light and heavy thrown in there. |
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aging, dumbbell size, heavy lifting, light weights, mark lauren |
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