Is there a point in lifting after a certain amount of time?

Protocol_Apollo · 2020-04-04T01:38:55+00:00

Fair few reasons why:

3lbs is still a VISIBLE difference.
how else will you maintain the muscle you already built?

Don’t fall for the all or nothing mentality.

Haytch1234 · 2020-04-04T01:36:32+00:00

You can maintsin by doing the bare minimum of training the whole body 2 days a week

amwfhunter · 2020-04-04T01:48:44+00:00

You can still get stronger. I have been training for almost 20 years. You can get leaner with diet and your muscles will develop not so much in size but in ability to a certain extent. You are closer to your genetic potential. I am in my 30s yet I still look like I'm in my 20s and shredded. I feel great and still athletic and strong. That alone is worth the effort.

KingGerbz · 2020-04-04T02:34:54+00:00

I started lifting when I was 14. Now I’m 21. I plan on lifting until I can no longer do so, hopefully that’s up to my 60’s and beyond. There is absolutely no reason for me to stop. There’s no such thing as being too busy, there is such thing as not prioritizing shit. My health and appearance are things I prioritize. Therefore I will always lift.

alphakari · 2020-04-04T04:50:38+00:00

There is a benefit to the physical activity itself that goes beyond actually becoming stronger or actually getting bigger.

The hormonal benefits for example.

It's also just a brain dead way to do something beneficial for yourself. Some things take complex thinking to accomplish. Those kind of complex goals are easy to get lost in approaching, but lifting is just performing a movement. There's a reason "Go become a doctor/lawyer/business owner/etc" isn't a part of the sidebar, while lifting is rule 0.

Sylvester_Sterone · 2020-04-04T14:39:16+00:00

If you’re only into lifting for a short period of time then you are doing something wrong. Wrong mindset that’s just as stupid as having a 6 pack will get you laid.

Pursue strength. Get stronger as that won’t be capped out over 3 years.

alienreps · 2020-04-04T01:40:42+00:00

The point is if you don’t want to lose the gains you’ve achieved you need to continue lifting.

BruhMoment45886 · 2020-04-04T01:53:56+00:00

Yes. Because it's good for you and makes you feel good.

If you mean seriously lift you can get to whatever you're happy with and just maintain.

SalporinRP · 2020-04-04T04:40:04+00:00

Like others have said once you get to your muscle goals you can maintain by lifting full body heavily 1-2 times per week

theUnBannableHulk · 2020-04-04T06:25:01+00:00

STEROOOOODS 😂

SERIOUSLY THOUGH testosterone is always good to have

IsaacShSe · 2020-04-05T09:41:05+00:00

Lifting is not only about the gains. And 3 lbs of muscle is still gains.

erottawa · 2020-04-04T03:32:59+00:00

The brainwashing about lifting is retarded here. Yes, fitness is an element of attractiveness. But killing yourself in the gym for 3 lbs of muscle isn't worth it. Diminshing returns. You'll go a lot further by getting stylish clothes, developing your interests and hobbies, getting ahead in your career, working on your social life, being fun.

Look around - there are tons of guys who aren't buff who do just find attracting women. Women are multifaceted and variable and find all sorts of things attractive.

warburgio · 2020-04-04T09:49:30+00:00

yh, at some point u either gonna work out and lift or shrivel and become an old man with aches and bad posture and bulging discs every day with a huge belly. Lift and stop whining like a bitch.

Title	Is there a point in lifting after a certain amount of time?
Author	derizzit
Upvotes	1
Comments	26
Date	April 4, 2020 1:34 AM UTC (6 years ago)
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