30/01/2026
Challenge matters more than the number on the dumbbell.
Progress doesn’t come from lifting heavy; it comes from lifting challenged.
What matters is that the combination of weight + reps feels hard for you:
👉the last few reps slow down
👉you have to focus
👉you could do a couple more… but not many
That might be:
✔️6 reps with a heavier weight
✔️10–12 reps with something moderate
✔️15+ reps with lighter load
All of those can build strength and muscle when the effort is there.
There’s no bonus prize for using heavier weights before your body is ready.
The goal isn’t to impress; it’s to adapt.
If it feels challenging by the end of the set, it’s doing its job 💪