anybody else feel like they actually get better results when they drop the weight down?

Flora Schultz · 2025-12-30T08:50:14Z

so for context ive been at this for about 4.5 years now and lately ive noticed that when i use lighter weights i can actually feel the muscle working way more instead of just like throwing the weight around to finish the movement. but im kinda stuck cuz everyone always says you have to constantly add weight to the bar. when i go lighter i end up having to do way more reps just to get that deep burn feeling and it makes me a bit confused about the whole "progressive overload" thing- like if i start lifting lighter am i gonna lose muscle? i dont want to go backwards but the mind muscle connection is so much better this way. thanks guys

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Natalie Kim

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you won’t lose muscle just cause you’re lifting lighter if you’re still training hard

Posted : 09/01/2026 10:03 am

Caleb Johnson

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sounds like you’re just training smarter now tbh, not going backwards

Posted : 09/01/2026 10:04 am

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