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Being able to squat your body weight is an accomplishment for sure, but you don’t actually have to lift heavy weights to build muscle and preserve bone density. Happy news for those of us who don’t like working out at the gym or only have room at home for lighter dumbbells. The truth is that lighter weights can provide a very effective full-body workout and help you grow lean muscle too.
“You’ll lift lighter weights for a number of repetitions, then take a break. This increases muscle endurance, which is what helps you perform daily tasks such as carrying grocery bags or doing yard work more easily,” says Brook Benten, personal…
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