Weight Workout #1: Hit It Heavy

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The Weight Workout #1: Hit It Heavy routine by rachielebiancacheng is a 5 day workout plan. It is a intermediate level plan to achieve general fitness goals.

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Muscle tissue growth is only stimulated when pressure is applied to it. If you use light weights and... Read More

Muscle tissue growth is only stimulated when pressure is applied to it. If you use light weights and do rep after rep, your muscle will never have the stress applied to it that it needs to respond too. This means that although you eat cleaner and are on a reduced-calorie diet, your muscles will not grow. Many dieters lighten up on their weight because they feel heavy is needed only during a bulking phase, and female dieters especially don't want to lift heavy for fear of getting bigger rather than smaller. These are myths to say the least. Women should not shy away from heavier weights because women do not have enough testosterone to get the physique of a bodybuilder. Lower rep/heavy weight workouts burn more calories during the workout because of greater exertion, and will ensure you will not lose an ounce of precious fat-burning muscle. This workout uses mostly free weights because machines are designed to target individual muscle groups. This reduces the total amount of muscle involved in moving the weight. The exercises will be mostly compound to recruit more muscle fibers to work and release muscle-building and fat-burning hormones. Also, stay on your feet rather than sitting or lying down for as many exercises as possible.