60% 1RM to heavy???

[CINDY KRAUSE]

Cathe
I have a question on dumbell kickback , one arm, both arms. If the weight I should be using in my first week is 60%. If by the 12-15 rep it is so heavy that beyond struggling to complete the reps i am losing my form should I lower the weight a bit or keep at the same weight & the stronger I get the form will improve

 

[theclam]

Definitely don't sacrifice form. If your body wants lower weights in order to get through the sets, that's fine. You'll be going nowhere but up (in weight) as the program progresses, so there's no point in starting out at a disadvantage.

ltg

 

[shanihib]

Do the most you can while keeping good form. I made the same mistake and had to back off. Trust me, if you don't you'll pull a muscle, or build up your neck instead!