Add set when equipment does not allow you to increase weight

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dor_dru

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Im suppoused to increse 1 kg when working on my shoulders (shoulder press) and 1.5 kg when working on my triceps.

for example today i worked with 17.5 per dumble, in two days im suppoded to lift 18.
In the gym its 10,12.5, 15, 17.5, 20 etc'.

I can take the 17.5 again - but then i miss the key principle.
I thought mybe add a set to that way i increase the load and kept the princeple

What is youre opinion\advice?

Thanks
 
Repeating loads is fine for a few sessions esp. when you have no other options.
This highlights a good reason to throw out exercises targeting small muscles. Hitting those same muscles, whilst also hitting larger muscles at the same time (using big compound movements), makes so much more sense until you've built a good foundation of strength in all the main muscle groups.
So, for whatever exercise you are doing that requires only 1kg load increments, have a think about switching it out for a more productive movement. Barbell exercises usually allow for more flexible loading options too.
 
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