Question about lifting

NDN2004 · 2021-04-09T07:54:31+00:00

Yeah always focus on form, it should always be controlled when lifting because if not your just gunna hurt your self. Also I don’t think it’s necessary to lift Heavy every single day bro, progressive overload isn’t just adding more weight adding more reps or sets will also progress you, then you can add more weight once your comfortable repping.

guyandroadtovictory · 2021-04-09T07:56:52+00:00

What coaches are saying - Moderation is the key. If you overwork - you gain nothing, if youre lifting less then needed - again, you gain nothing.

Progress is in consistency, not overload. You do reps, when you can do normally 10, put some more weight.

KTM300EXC_ · 2021-04-09T10:41:23+00:00

Never sacrifice form, its the most important thing.

If you sacrifice form for a few extra reps or more weight your using other muscles instead of the intended ones. This doesn't build more muscle for the target muscle.

You don't need to lift heavy to build big muscles. Jay Cutler never lifted high weights/low reps and the guy won mr olympia.

The main driver of muscle growth is volume. Decrease the weight and increase volume.

Go heavy on the first compound exercise (6-8 reps) if your form is perfect and after that train between 12-20 reps depending on the exercise.

TeddyMGTOW · 2021-04-09T10:54:34+00:00

I bring a little notebook to the gym, my goal is to lift more or do more reps, even if its one extra rep each workout. 3 sets of 8 reps is the goal. work my way up to 10-12 reps and go to the next weight class. If I can do atleast 3 sets of 4 reps with correct form i'm ready for the next weight, start working on more reps. If not correct form, drop down to original weight class.

bminusmusic · 2021-04-09T16:01:54+00:00

If you haven’t been lifting for very long, you will definitely not have perfect form and you shouldn’t worry about it that much either.

You should make sure your form isn’t shitty, however, for two reasons: you won’t reap the main benefits of the exercise, and also you will hurt yourself. Take it from me, I still have issues with my sciatic nerve because I was careless on squat and deadlift form when I started, and I’m only 23.

So once you know that you’re form is at least passable, then focus on progressive overload - i.e doing more weight, more reps or even just more sets the next time you do that exercise. This is the key to getting stronger and building muscle.

Your form WILL improve as time goes on, just because you’re getting muscle memory. Keep watching form videos on YouTube periodically, get form checks from subreddits, etc. But don’t be that guy who stays squatting 135 just because of “form over weight brah”.

One piece of advice I saw on Reddit as a noob lifter that has stuck with me since: “Lift, eat, sleep, and shut the fuck up”. It really can be that simple.

Message me if you want me to look at your form or have any other questions I’d be happy to help

michael1962-01 · 2021-04-09T11:22:30+00:00

Thousands of possibilities and plans.

Set a goal.

E.g. I want to be 20% bf at a dry mass of (x)lbs

To get a idea google bodybuilding boards.

To a certain point it is possible natural.

70-80% of that can be achived with any plan 1x3 12x3 20x1 whatever as long as you put the muscle to at least 70% of its max for a time of a view seconds.

From that point on you need to follow periodisation like stronglifts, wendler whatever. You increase load till you can't increase further.

Then you take away load and repeat too a higher value.

If you want to look like the real big guys (i am 6'2.5 @ 275lbs @ 18%bf) then you need to bulk up an you need to be enhanced - at least in cutting as the body cuts dry mass in other cases as well.

If you have time - do it slow. 3 days on - 2 days off repeat

If you want to be fast - enhance and do 6 days on 1 off or 7 on.

Passive structures are most time the limit. So be sure not to go too fast.

SeasonedRP · 2021-04-09T11:23:24+00:00

No, you shouldn't sacrifice form to go heavier. That's what foolish gym bros do, the guys who never make any progress. If you can do 10 reps with 80% of your max, you're a beginner, and using proper technique is critical at this stage so that you don't get into bad habits and have to re-learn everything later. A key difference between top lifters and everyone else is that they focus on perfect technique and constantly get feedback on their technique.

KCapoh · 2021-04-09T12:01:31+00:00

Take it from someone who snapped up his back and had to get surgery.... it ain’t worth it son. Never sacrifice form. I still feel the effects of my surgery and am out the heavy Lifting game. However, my physique has improved with proper form, stretching and mobility work. Keep in mind my intensity is still through the roof. Your body will thank you in the future.

soltanparham · 2021-04-09T12:21:41+00:00

Ask yourself , do you want a hot body or a body which lifts heavy? these two are not opposite , but think about it

you want to have a giant body with high body fat or a low bodyfat muscular body?
alright , you're not Strongman or power lifter , we are body builders

so Form is always more important .

topboyshotta · 2021-04-09T13:50:47+00:00

form comes first

kclanton80 · 2021-04-09T18:17:02+00:00

If your not trying to be an Olympic power lifter, the amount or weight just isn't as important as people make it seem. Reps build muscle mass. Making the muscle contract.

Don't not compromise form. Once you injured.....you aren't making any progress and sliding backwards.

lolomotif12 · 2021-04-09T23:04:00+00:00

Whats more important, going to the gym and building muscle or trying to out lift your ego and injuring yourself....

Title	Question about lifting
Author	awihsoj
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Date	April 9, 2021 7:15 AM UTC (5 years ago)
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