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