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post 1685045303 06-21-2023, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted By monster0ultra⏩
If there existed an affordable MRI machine that could instantly tell you how much LBM you had, then there could be an argument for lifting for aesthetics.

But there isn't, the only thing you can accurately track is how heavy you can lift VS your weight on the scale.

That said, I do understand that some people are injury prone. Sucks to be you I guess.
9/10 of adults have vertebrae issues.

A powerlifter hurt his back when he was like 50+ years old and lost 2 inches of height from it. Worth ego of a lifting number in your basement?
post 1685045313 06-21-2023, 04:48 PM
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A lot less than I used to.
post 1685045583 06-21-2023, 04:52 PM
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I don’t lift heavy anymore. Doing 1 rep max is just a good way to get hurt when you get older. No one outside the gym cares
post 1685046853 06-21-2023, 05:07 PM
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Lifting heavy was fun for a few years, now it's no fun and there's no point. It was a really fun hobby for a while though, now just want to be in decent shape.
post 1685047053 06-21-2023, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted By BigGuyTruth⏩
Lifting heavy was fun for a few years, now it's no fun and there's no point. It was a really fun hobby for a while though, now just want to be in decent shape.
Same. Powerlifting and bloatmaxxing on chocolate milk and pizzas was the best.
post 1685047273 06-21-2023, 05:13 PM
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heavy is a relative term, lifting in the 3-5 rep range is just more fun imo.
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post 1685047473 06-21-2023, 05:16 PM
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I just focus on flexing/contracting/squeezing the desired muscle group with tension. Its a completely different concept from just lifting or moving the weight.

Best way to explain it is look up some body building poses. Do those poses where you flex the **** out of a muscle group in the mirror. And hold that flex for 30-40 seconds. You will get lit up. It will burn. You may even get muscle cramps. Etc. Now imagine bringing that same level of squeeze into your muscles with just a bit of weight.





If you can do a weight for say, 10-12 reps. I'd say cut that weight by at least 50% and do the same number of weights but focus on the squeeze. Its been more effective for me (for hypertrophy).
post 1685047653 06-21-2023, 05:19 PM
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Who told you being absolutely yoked was aesthetics? The NFL? LMAOOOO

Git your head out of the gutter mane.

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post 1685047793 06-21-2023, 05:20 PM
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Most people lift 'too heavy'. With that I mean they are playing with weights they should have no business with.

I see folks barbell rowing and using momentum, I see folks curling and swinging around. If you let them do both exercises with strict form they barely could lift half the weight.

Lifting 'heavy' with correct form and insane execution is never 'too heavy' and will keep you out of injury unless u somehow break form for whatever reason.

Problem is folks' ego gets in the way of proper planning and execution. They want things too quickly and pay the ultimate price. One guy could squat 140kg for 10 reps with perfect form next to a guy that's squatting 60kg for 10 reps with perfect form and same 1RM % and it will feel equally heavy for both of them.
post 1685048303 06-21-2023, 05:26 PM
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3 x 1/2 mile workout today.

Brutal when not fit for doing athletic activities. I weigh too much and did not develop endurance for running. Muscles are fine.

I will feel better much lighter and athletic.
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