09/09/2026
🏋️♀️ BUT WHY DO WE INCREASE OUR WEIGHT WITH EACH WORKING SET?
LET ME EXPLAIN
You might notice that when we’re doing strength work, I’ll often ask you to increase your weight as you move through your sets.
But why? 🤔
It’s not JUST because I want you to lift heavier!
👉 We’re preparing your body first.
Starting a little lighter allows you to warm up the muscles, joints and movement pattern before we really challenge you.
👉 We’re gradually increasing the demand.
As the weight increases, your muscles have to work harder. This is one of the ways we create progressive overload — which is important for getting stronger and building muscle.
👉 We’re finding YOUR challenging weight.
The goal isn’t to throw the heaviest weight around. It’s finding a weight that challenges you while you can still maintain good technique and control.
👉 Your final set should feel HARD! 🔥
Not necessarily impossible, but you should feel like you’ve had to work for those last few reps, almost to failure.
And remember… heavier doesn’t always mean better.
Good form + control + a challenging weight = 💪🏼
So when I tell you, “Go up if you can!” — there’s a reason behind it 😉
We’re not just moving weights.
We’re building strength.
