# @juliamerwin on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DL9yaKZMQqT
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36916780-juliamerwin-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6910b915ee.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-07-11T11:16:52.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** JM Fitness | NASM Personal Trainer (@juliamerwin) — https://gondola.cc/juliamerwin

## Caption

I’m a sucker for a set of squats with descending reps & increasing weight🤌🏽

But how do I choose the weight I’m going to lift???

Based on FEEL!! Some days I feel stronger or weaker than others so I prefer to choose my weight based on how the reps feel; but I still keep track of the weights I’m lifting and I make sure to apply progressive overload over time! 

My rule of thumb when choosing weight is to use a weight where your last 1-2 reps of each set are more difficult and slower than your first 1-2 reps of the set, but still doable with near perfect form!! Form is key!!! 

If you’re someone who struggles to choose a weight that’s challenging enough, think of this tip and maybe even record yourself for a set to see how those last few reps look compared to your first few!! 

#personaltrainer #explore #fitnessmotivation #fitness #workout #lift #tipsandtricks #tips

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- **Views:** 906
- **Likes:** 188
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- **Comments:** 6

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| JM Fitness | NASM Personal Trainer | @juliamerwin | https://gondola.cc/juliamerwin | Influencer |
| Lauren Jacaruso | @laurenjacaruso | https://gondola.cc/laurenjacaruso | Director of Partnerships |
| JM Fitness | NASM Personal Trainer | @juliamerwin | https://gondola.cc/juliamerwin | YouTuber |
| JM Fitness | NASM Personal Trainer | @juliamerwin | https://gondola.cc/juliamerwin | Fitness Trainer |

## Tags

fitnessmotivation, tips, fitness, workout, personaltrainer, explore, tipsandtricks, lift

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