HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR WEIGHT FOR STRENGTH TRAINING | beginner’s guide to lifting weights

Hey everybody! Today I'm answering the common question: what weight should I start lifting? In this video I'll break down how to choose your weight for strength training based on the NASM OPT Model. Consider this your beginner's guide to lifting weights! I'll also give you what I think is the best way to find your 1 rep max in the second half of the video, so definitely stick around until the end. Shoot any questions into the comments below!


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NASM Essentials of Personal Fitness Training, Sixth Edition


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