I’m halfway through my last pregnancy, and I’m keeping things simple: eating more savory, iron- and fiber-rich meals from the Moves+ recipe library, sticking with strength training to set myself up for postpartum, and taking just a prenatal and creatine. No extremes, just a routine I can actually maintain.

Most weight-selection advice stops at "choose something challenging." But challenging compared to what? Here's a simple test you can run mid-set, a clear rule for when to go heavier, and what to do when you can't — because you don't need a full rack to keep making progress.