Could Vs. Should
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should.
The day's workout has some strength movements in it. The workout instructions call for you to build toward a heavy set of 3. Maybe it's back squats. Maybe it’s bench press. Maybe it’s an olympic lift like a clean and jerk or a snatch.
When you are feeling great you would feel confident about lifting 100lbs.
But last night you didn’t sleep well.
You are sore from the previous day's workout.
You had a stressful day at work.
You can lift 100lbs. But should you?
What’s the risk and what’s the reward?
Are you a competitive athlete who will be rewarded with trophies, medals and money?
If so, there would be many situations (not all) that I would say yes, go for it.
But that’s 0.0001% of the population.
Here’s a guideline you can follow:
Is it Instagram worthy? Would you be proud to send it to a coach?
Some days that weight will be 100lbs. Other days maybe 90lbs, maybe more, maybe less.
And that's ok.
The weight you should lift is the weight that you can be proud of for your effort that day. It’s not the weight that matters. It’s the effort and quality you put into it.
