Weight Lifting?

Hey im 17yrs old 5'9" 230lbs. I started lifting in May and i was 280lbs. The last 3 weeks i stayed the same weight. I added in 2 miles of running 5 times a week 2 weeks ago and i still vary from 228-230. I use to lift heavy weights light reps. Now my goal is to be 180lbs cut, ripped, and defined. Im going to keep on running but should i now switch from lifting heavy weights and turn to lifting lighter ones to get my body out of its plateau and burn more fat?

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1. Just alternate from a high rep 15-20 count per set (to failure) for a muscle group, then the next time you hit that muscle group shoot for a 6-8 rep count (to failure). It will keep your body guessing and growing. Th plateau effect is mainly from not changing up the order of the exercises, and the reps.

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