3361: When Should I Lift Heavier Weights by Mark Fisher Fitness on Strength Progression

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🗓️ 14 April 2026

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3361: Mark Fisher breaks down how to gauge when it’s time to increase your weights, balancing intensity with proper form and long-term progress. You’ll learn practical cues, like rep capacity and technique breakdown, that help you avoid both stagnation and injury while maximizing strength and results. It’s a smart, realistic framework for anyone who wants to train effectively without overcomplicating fitness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markfisherfitness.com/when-should-i-lift-heavier-weights/ Quotes to ponder: "If you were able to 27 before reaching failure? Definitely time to grab heavier weight!" "If your technique is letter perfect on the very last rep, you are almost certainly lifting too light for a true working set." "It’s important to appreciate that “too heavy” or “too light” can be assessed best in light of progress towards the goal in question." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.2	tightness and fatigue. This is Optimal Health Daily. When should I lift heavier weights?
0:35.1	By Mark Fisher of Mark Fisher Fitness.com. And I'm Dr. Neal.
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1:22.0	When Should I Lift Heavier Wights by Mark Fisher of Mark Fisher Fitness.com.
1:28.3	Today, I wanted to share some teach-ins on a common question from Ninjas.
1:33.2	How do I know when I should lift heavier weights?
1:36.4	First, let's unpack why you'd want to go heavier with your weights.
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