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In general in what increments should I increase the weight used?

How Much to Increase the Weight

In general, with upper body exercises you would increase the weight in 5lb increments. With lower body exercise you would increase the weight in 10 lb increments. These numbers will vary depending on the specific exercise, with movements using larger muscles, like the squat, going up faster than a triceps exercise.

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