Your definitive guide to picking the right weights for your strength workout

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October 5, 2017 1:50 PM

We're breaking it down move by move.

By now, youe probably heard that weight training is a crucial part of any fitness regimen. It boasts a whole slew of benefits, like accelerated fat burn, better chances of sticking to your healthy diet, and even a major mood boost.

That said, we're well aware that strength training can be overwhelming (to say the least), especially when it comes to figuring out the best strategy for your schedule and goals.

How often should you be lifting those dumbbells? How many reps should you do per exercise? And how in the world are you supposed to know how much weight to use?

If all of these questions sound familiar, don't fret. Check out our cheat sheet below, for a list of our favorite go-to exercises to try, along with comprehensive guide on just how much weight you should be lifting based on your experience level.

This article originally appeared in the October 2017 issue of Women's Health. For more greatadvice, pick up a copy of the issue on newsstands now!

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