During your weight-lifting workouts, if you are lifting the incorrect total weight – whether it is too little or too much – can impede your goal of building muscle. For this reason, it is important to determine the correct amount of weight to lift for each exercise in your routine.
For a beginner, 5-pound dumbbells are great. But with time, you need to bump up the weight, irrespective of whether you are using exercise machines or free weights.
To build muscle, you must break down muscle tissue using weight. The weight should be enough to cause micro-tears, which when repaired help build muscles.
Also, keep in mind that it is not just about lifting, it is also about lifting safely and correctly. If you’re not performing exercises properly, you will not get the results you desire.
