You can bring it to any Pro shop and they can reduce the poundage for you. But if you want to try and do it yourself, there should be an bolt on each limb. You have to turn them counter clockwise and turn them the same amount. That part is important. But if I were you, I would take the bow to someone who knows what they are doing. You can watch and learn. Also, you have to make sure the draw length is proper for you. A draw length that is to long will make the bow string hit your arm and you'll end up with some serious welts. Not to mention that it stings like h&ll. As far as how hard the bow pulls back, are you trying to pull it with a trigger release? That, to me, makes it a little easier. There are sooo many things to learn about a compound bow that you'll never learn it all in a short time. I've been bow hunting for 20 years and I don't know all there is to know. I've learned alot from the older generation of bow hunters and they are always willing to help out when I still need the occasional help. Hope I helped some and hope you get some veteran bow hunter to help you. Good luck.