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Heavy weights
Lifting weights to see how much you can bench gives you bragging rights in your younger years but loses its relevance as you age, Holland says.“There’s no reason to go super heavy and be able to get only four to six repetitions,” he says. For the greatest strength benefits within a safe range, aim for a weight where you can get 10 reps, where the last couple reps are challenging, Holland says.
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Heavy weights
Lifting weights to see how much you can bench gives you bragging rights in your younger years but loses its relevance as you age, Holland says.“There’s no reason to go super heavy and be able to get only four to six repetitions,” he says. For the greatest strength benefits within a safe range, aim for a weight where you can get 10 reps, where the last couple reps are challenging, Holland says.