How to increase lbs for benching and other exercises

[BigDanny817]

should i increase my weight every week and lower reps ? whats the best way to increase on weights?

[Invain]

Increase the weight once you feel you can do more??

Do you have a set routine you do each week?

For instance with bench, once you get to a set number of reps with the weight you're using, add 5 or 10 pounds and start working your way back up in reps again.

[BigDanny817]

yeh i have a set routine, thanks for the info i just started lifting so my questions are relatively simple

[BigDanny817]

but what do u think is a good rep number to start increasing my weight

[berfles]

Once you hit at least 8 reps, increase the weight.

[manofsteel99]

Once you hit at least 8 reps, increase the weight.


8 reps with good form, that is..;)

sounds obvious, but most people neglect it, inluding myself at times.

make sure not to go up to quick so you dont blow out your shoulders,
i recamend only five pound per increase
and also what ive started doing is to work with the weight with 8 reps for an extra week so my body can get used to a heavier weight more

just my opinion