Lifting too heavy weighcan lead to injury and too light can delay progress. Learn how to test whether you're using the right dumbbell weight with this assessment.
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Do you really need heavy weights to build muscle?
A new study suggests lighter weights may build muscle just as effectively—if you train the right way.
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