If you've been showing up consistently but not seeing the strength or definition you want, this episode might just reveal why. The most common mistake I see women make with dumbbells? Going too light, for too long.

We've been told that heavier weights make women "bulky," that lighter ones are for "toning," or that cardio is the safer path to fitness. But those myths are holding you back from building the strong, confident body you actually want.

In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why lifting too light stalls your progress and what to do instead so you can finally start seeing real change.

Here's what we're diving into:

• Why light weights don't trigger the muscle or metabolism changes you're working for

• The science of progressive overload and how to apply it to your workouts

• How to know if your dumbbells are actually heavy enough

• The difference between training for endurance vs. building strength and muscle

• How to safely level up your lifts without fear of injury or "bulking up"

• The role structure plays in ensuring you keep progressing month after month

If you've been stuck in the "light weights only" cycle, this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and strategy to finally level up, without overcomplicating it.

🎧 Want more? Check out these episodes:

• What Most Women Get Wrong About Progressive Overload

• How Much Weight Should I Be Lifting?

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