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When to Increase Weight When Lifting

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Eric Brown

Weight lifting is often referred to as progressive resistance training, as you need to increase the resistance to see continued progress. The question of when to increase the weight is a very valid one, but the answer depends on your goals and other factors. Consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.

Eric Brown began writing professionally in 1990 and has been a strength and conditioning coach and exercise physiologist for more than 20 years. His published work has appeared in "Powerlifting USA," "Ironsport" and various peer-reviewed journals. Brown has a Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in kinesiology from the University of California, Los Angeles.