THE CONVERSATION: Lift heavy or smaller weights with high reps? It all depends on your fitness goal

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THE CONVERSATION: Lift heavy or smaller weights with high reps? It all depends on your fitness goal
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If you can’t lift heavy or it’s not your thing, please don’t think lifting lighter weights is a waste of time.

So, you want to lift weights but aren’t sure where to start. You scroll through your Instagram feed looking for guidance – but all you see are fitness influencers touting the idea you either lift big or don’t bother.

I’m an exercise scientist who researches resistance training, also known as lifting weights. Research suggests lifting smaller weights and doing more repetitions can have a role to play – but it all depends on your goals.

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