190. Building Strength: Lifting Heavy in a Way That Works for YOU

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how much weight you should be lifting, or comparing your numbers to someone else’s, you’re NOT alone.

This is something I get asked about pretty often! Honestly…the obsession with numbers can completely derail the whole point of your workout.

Here’s the truth: lifting heavy is relative. There’s no magic number that determines whether you’re doing it “right.” What matters is your EFFORT! 

Lifting heavy means lifting a weight that challenges you - based on your strength, experience, and energy level that day. It’s about showing up with intensity, and moving with intention!

Progressive overload is a helpful concept, but…it’s also kind of gotten out of hand. You don’t always need to be adding weight to your lifts every.single.week. Progress looks sooo different for everyone!

This episode is your permission slip to let go of the noise, stop overthinking it, and just start with what actually works for YOU on your fitness journey!!

In this episode, we cover:

• Why it’s time to stop obsessing over the numbers & start focusing on showing up with intention
• What “lifting heavy” really means + why consistent muscle tension is the goal
• The power of experimenting and adjusting as you go
• How embracing imperfection can lead to more sustainable strength gains

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• Ep. 185 | Moving Vs. Training: The Truth About Body Recomp and RPE 
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