Mastering Exercise Prescription: The 2-5% Rule for Strength Training

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Discover how to effectively increase loads in strength training with the recommended 2-5% weekly adjustment. This approach balances growth and safety for optimal gains.

When it comes to crafting effective exercise prescriptions, especially in strength training, understanding how to incrementally increase load is crucial. So, you might wonder, how much should you be upping your weights each week? The answer lies in the recommended 2-5% increase. Yep, that’s right! This simple percentage can be a game-changer for your clients’ strength gains, helping them to build muscle efficiently while keeping injury risks at bay.