STS Weight Question

[Candice2015]

I started Meso 2 today and I have a question. When the worksheet calls for a weight of say 11lb dumbbell. Do you try to do with a 12lb DB or 10lb DB. I wish you could still purchase the gloves that Cathe wears in the video so I could add weights to gloves. I haven't found ones like that yet that will let me add small increments.

So I guess my question is which is better - go heavier or go lighter when the weight calls for something inbetween.

Thanks.

 

[nckfitheart2009]

Try the lightest and pay attention how it feels.

If for example you are executing a 10 rep range and the seventh or eighth rep feel too easy, pick heavier.
last two - three reps should feel a struggle --- challenge/Intense on each SET
All the best.

 

[marazoe]

http://www.amazon.com/Empower-Weigh...qid=1457991133&sr=1-17&keywords=weight+gloves

Candace these gloves are similar to Cathe's one pound weights. I do wear the weighted gloves to add a little extra weight. For me I would go lighter just because I am not as strong as Cathe and crew.

 

[Candice2015]

http://www.amazon.com/Empower-Weigh...qid=1457991133&sr=1-17&keywords=weight+gloves

Candace these gloves are similar to Cathe's one pound weights. I do wear the weighted gloves to add a little extra weight. For me I would go lighter just because I am not as strong as Cathe and crew.

Thanks.

 

[msperkey]

I started Meso 2 today and I have a question. When the worksheet calls for a weight of say 11lb dumbbell. Do you try to do with a 12lb DB or 10lb DB. I wish you could still purchase the gloves that Cathe wears in the video so I could add weights to gloves. I haven't found ones like that yet that will let me add small increments.

So I guess my question is which is better - go heavier or go lighter when the weight calls for something inbetween.

Thanks.

Have u heard of Pace Weights, that's what I use

 

[Candice2015]

Have u heard of Pace Weights, that's what I use

Someone mentioned those to me, however I have the rubber hex coated dumbbells and I read that they don't work.

 

[gratefuldog]

That is true. They stick, but not well enough to feel safe with them over my face! Luckily only my 12's are rubber coated.
I have to say though, if you have metal Dumbbells, they are a huge asset to have when doing STS. I am on my third round, but this is the first time using Pace weights. It's making a HUGE difference.

 

[tiletha444]

I LOVE my Pace Weights!