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Sam Hopes

I’ve been teaching weightlifting for years — 3 ways to build strength and muscle using light weights

Man and woman holding a dumbbell in hand performing a bicep curl.

You can build full-body strength and grow muscle mass using light weights — you just need a few tips to help. I’ve been teaching weightlifting for years, and here are three ways I help clients build strength without lifting heavy weights. 

As a personal trainer, one of the best tips I’ve learned over the years is that free weights are far more versatile for building strength and muscle than gym machines. Whether or not you plan to use barbells, gym machines, kettlebells, or a set of the best adjustable dumbbells will depend on your goals. But it’s a common misconception that you can’t get stronger unless you exclusively lift heavy. Here’s how. 

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