When to increase weights

[FitMommyOf3]

:grrr:
I can do lateral raises all day w/ 8 LB weights, but when I switch to increase to 10s my form suffers. I can do say 3 reps w/ 10s then I struggle. Should I do however many reps w/ the 10s and switch back to the 8s to complete all my reps or should I just suck it up and stay w/ the 8s until I feel strong enough to be able to complete a set amount of reps w/ the 10s? Any takers . . .

[QueenBee]

What I do is sub-sets. Determine how many reps total I want to accomplish for the set. Then if I can do only 3 reps at the new weight, I do the three. Wait about 30 seconds then whip out some more until I have them all done. Within a couple of weeks, I can do most of my set.
Hope this helps,
Diana

[FitMommyOf3]

Huge help!! Thanks so much!!

[Ana]

you can also get weight buddies ( I think that's the name) add 1lb or 1.5 lbs to each side. Instead of going up 2lbs. This might also help.

[mcv]

you can also get weight buddies ( I think that's the name) add 1lb or 1.5 lbs to each side. Instead of going up 2lbs. This might also help.
:yeahthat:

Mine are called plate-mates and they are 1.25 lbs each

[QueenBee]

I really need some of these. Thanks.

[Ana]

:yeahthat:

Mine are called plate-mates and they are 1.25 lbs each
Thanks :lol3: plate-mates weight buddies :lol: I'm a dork

[FitMommyOf3]

you can also get weight buddies ( I think that's the name) add 1lb or 1.5 lbs to each side. Instead of going up 2lbs. This might also help.

Thanks again, I'll have to be on the look out for them. . .

[Erik]

Fractional plates ...

I have a set (8 plates - 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 lb plates)

[radgirl]

Fractional plates ...

I have a set (8 plates - 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and 1 lb plates)
Erik, where can I find these? They would be quite helpful.

[QueenBee]

Erik, where can I find these? They would be quite helpful.
Uh, yeah. What she said...

[smuggie]

http://www.leanbodiesfitness.com/showthread.php?t=8114

[QueenBee]

Ah...muchas gracias Mo.