For beginners, you may also be able to “body recomp” which is body recomposition. With the right diet and training, studies show that beginners can actually lose fat and build muscle at the same time. So, if we list an exercise at 3 sets x rep, when you are able to do all 3 sets for 15 reps, add weight the next week. Ideally, you want to add an amount that puts your back around 10 reps, then again start working up to the top of the given range. The easiest way to increase the total volume of your workouts (and thus progress) is to first reach the top of.