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It has been generally said that if you want to get bigger, use high reps with low weight to induce hypertrophy. If you want to get stronger, use lower reps with high weight. Again this s just a very general idea and I know there are tons of factors.
As for form and weight, definitely start low weight to get the form down. Lifting low weight with perfect form>high weight with subpar form. Better form reduces your chance for injury, works our more muscles, and works out the muscles that should be used.
As for upright rows, I never use high weights. Always low weights and I've been fine. But yeah, upright rows are garbage for high weights because they do put too much stress on your rotator cuff.
As for form and weight, definitely start low weight to get the form down. Lifting low weight with perfect form>high weight with subpar form. Better form reduces your chance for injury, works our more muscles, and works out the muscles that should be used.
As for upright rows, I never use high weights. Always low weights and I've been fine. But yeah, upright rows are garbage for high weights because they do put too much stress on your rotator cuff.