kathymtns Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I love lifting weights and have been doing 10-12 reps, trying to go heavier on the weights. I would like to build more muscle and also lose this last 15 lbs. around my stomach area. I am not as concerned about weight as measurement around my stomach. I was thinking of lifting heavier and doing less reps also because my testostorne was a little low. Would that stall my weight loss to do heavier weights? I can't do a lot of cardio as it wears out my body. I am dealing with hashimotos. Lifting weights doesn't seem to bother me. What are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIT Rob Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Hi Kathy, I would suggest you put getting lean on hold for a few months Kathy, eat to optimise size and strength (its winter, tis the season to build mass), then in a few months go into diet mode and start cutting. While cutting, reduce the stress of your workouts and utilise hypertrophy specific techniques (such as j-reps, 1 1/4 reps, occlusion, pre exhaustion, cluster sets etc). Youll get a better result then training by mixed premises. Best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathymtns Posted January 18, 2016 Author Share Posted January 18, 2016 Thanks for the advice. I am going to start doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerpc73 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Lifting heavier weights is the key to simulated muscle growth and you will plateau without lifting heavier and heavier over the months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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