Strength Tip #2 Pick the Right Amount of Weight

To find the right amount of weight use a technique called the 10 Rep Max. This involves finding the amount of weight you can perform the exercise with for 10 repetitions with correct form before becoming fatigued. If you are using a weight that is so heavy you can not lift it 10 times or you lose correct form when lifting, then that weight is too heavy. On the other hand if you can do ten or more repetitions very easily without becoming fatigued then the weight is not heavy enough to give you results. Remember, you want to challenge your muscles to perform and you want to maintain correct form to avoid injury.