3 signs you’re not lifting heavy enough weight
In this short instructional video, fitness coach Eric Roberts explains three practical visual cues that indicate a trainee is using weights that are too light. He demonstrates that if a set of ten repetitions shows no slowdown or struggle from the first to the last rep, the load is insufficient. He notes that needing only about 30 seconds of rest between sets—rather than the typical two minutes—also signals under‑loading. Finally, he points out that if a workout prescribes three sets but the athlete only pushes through the final set, the weight is too light. He adds a fourth, informal cue: the lack of a strained facial expression during effort suggests the weight isn’t challenging enough. The video’s purpose is to give viewers quick, observable signs to help them adjust their training intensity.
