how do you figure out how much you should lift?
336763
they always say that you can lift 2 times your body mass.
1054710
For maximum development stress the basics such as the bench press, incline bench press and flyes. Stick with free weights. Keep your reps within 6-12. Keep your total sets to no more than 12. Add resistance every week. IN order to gain size you must progressively overload in weight or reps completed each week.
975964
Lots of protein and carbs. Also stay off the light weights. go for the 2 or 3 rep power lift. IE, what I do...wide arm bench press....260 for4...300 for 2 to 3... 315 for 1 to 2 when you get where you want, go to light weights and lots of reps, 3 sets of 20 you'll have size, strength and definition!! power up! :)
579801
As far as I know, people should find their ideal body weight not measured by traditional tables, but according to how you look and feel.  That's what really matter.  For example, I'm 5'3 and the Weight Table at the gym says that I should weigh 135, hell no.  I would look sick having that weigh. Already I reached my personal goal 165lbs.  I look and feel great.  Thank you very much!
364725
you cant ask that, age is nothing. its all about body shape and build. basically your optimal body wieght. meaning if yuor 5'10" you should weigh a certian amount. and that certian amount you SHOULD wieght should be your average lift. so dont expect a 400lb 5'2" to beable to life 400lb's
463030
Conversion Calculator here\nhttp://education.yahoo.com/reference/weights_and_measures/index?p=volume
947947
you size doesn't exactly mean all that much its mostly the weight your used to or just your overall strength and health--always when you lift weight though(even if its only a little weight) always have someone spot you to be safe
575083
lifting, pulling, exerting greater forces
945613
Get one of your dads shoes, and use like a dumb bell, just lift it up above your head and back down to your waist level.\nI bet you cannot do 200 with each arm!
1035139
how much do you need?
1093466
i don't think what you're doing is enough.  people who wanted to build muscle use like 50 lb weights.  increase your reps just a little bit more and you should see results.  not too much, though, or you'll break your arm
373415
It depends on your weight and activity level.  Use this calculator to find out exactly how much you require:\n\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/healthtools/articles/protein.html
712548
Go to a gym and ask a professional trainer he/she should be able to tell you.... It's all down to exercise and how much you do at the moment....\n\nYou start off on a low weight and increase but it's all down to the individual on how much that person can lift.... I used to do weights with a friend and we both went daily.... I used to lift 2-3 times the weight she did so it's down to each person....\n\nVery good question but I would say hard to answer as it's down to your phsyical weight height and strength really... If you do weights at the moment, jsut increase it every so often if the weights you're lifting seem very easy and llight then increase it a few more, if you feel the strain on the increase keep it at that weight until you find that one easy, but don't increase it drastically just a small amount at a time and gently build it up....\n\nGood luck
616121
We calculated this years ago in a strength and conditioning class using the rule of levers.  It worked out to about 50% of your bodyweight.
252925
The two simplest pulley systems demonstrate the principles of their operation.  First if there is a single pulley overhead and you pull down to lift a load, you must pull with the same force as the weight of the load because oonly one rope pulls up on the load.  100 pound load = 100 pound pull.\n\nSecond, if the load is below you and you pull up on a rope connected to your own level through a pulley, you pull with a force one half the weight of the load because two ropes are pulling now up on the load.  100 pound load = 50 pounds pull + 50 pounds on fixed rope.\n\nThe overhead pulley required you to pull the rope say 10 feet to lift the load 10 feet; but the pulley below you required you to pull the rope 20 feet to lift the load 10 feet.\n\nYou can calculate more complicated pulley systems either by counting the number of ropes that are under tension that actually lift the load and dividing the load by that number or you can determine the length of rope you must pull to raise the load a given distance and use that ratio to determine your force vs the load weight.  you can do this by making sketches rather than actually setting up real pulleys, ropes and loads.  Good luck.
853308
The net force on the man is the sum of the force of gravity and the force on the ground. You've already calculated the net force, so simply subtract the man's weight from it. Remember that gravity is pulling him down, so you'll be subtracting a negative number (i.e. the final result should be greater, not less, than the net force).
646202
Some basic tips you can use with out weights or equipment.\n1: Do calf lifts on the edge of a step. (Try to use caution so you do not fall down the flight) \nTake 2 or 3 steps instead of 1 step when using a flight of stairs.\nJump in place, always looking to reach higher.\nSome with equipment:\nAnkle weights during the day, (they go under your pants and no one even knows they are their.)\nRide your bicycle, with the seat high. If the seat is low it works the bottom area more, go a little higher so your legs are reaching for the pedals a little, this will work the calf area more. ( not for off roading)\n\nOf course if you have a gym membership or someone to teach you, working with weights, and plyometrics, and power squats will work, but who has the time?? These simple tips you can do around the house, at the mall, or anywere your feet bring you!