Choosing the Right Resistance for Your Workouts

Using the right resistance matters. Too light and the body has no reason to adapt. Too heavy and form breaks down or progress stalls...

The goal of training is to challenge the muscles without forcing the movement.

So, how heavy the weight should it feel?

Well, the last few reps of a set should require effort. You should still be able to finish the set with good form. If the final reps feel easy, the resistance is too light.

That said, different types of resistance feel different... dumbbells, machines, barbells, kettlebells, cables, bands, and bodyweight all load the body in different ways. The same movement may require different weights depending on the setup. A machine often allows more load than a free weight because it provides more stability.

Also, exercise choice affects resistance. Some movements involve larger muscle groups. Others rely on smaller ones. Legs typically handle more load than arms. A squat will use more resistance than a bicep curl for most people. This is normal and expected.

After all, strength varies across the body. Everyone has stronger and weaker areas. Let the resistance match the movement rather than forcing uniform numbers across exercises.

The most important thing is to adjust as you get stronger. As strength improves, resistance should change. Pay attention to how sets feel and increase gradually when the effort no longer challenges you.

FarmFit programs guide resistance choices so members are not guessing. Clear cues. Scalable options. Training that adapts as strength improves. If you are not a member yet, you can explore and compare our memberships to see which level fits your training style.

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