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post 1685022793 06-21-2023, 10:30 AM
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Anyone give no phucks about lifting heavy any more?

As I got older the more I started to realize the ONLY thing that matters are aesthetics (ignore avi, that was from like 8 years ago before I started TRT)

Literally no one truly gives a crap about how much you lift, especially females. Now I'm doing higher reps, much more machine work, no deadlifts, etc and look better than I ever did. I'm not as strong but literally no phucks were given. Plus the joints feel better
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lift heavy





lift for aesthetics and function
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Originally Posted By CockSalesman⏩
lift heavy





lift for aesthetics and function
I'll take A

ded srs
post 1685023033 06-21-2023, 10:35 AM
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Stopped caring years ago. I’ve been training at home since November 2021, no regrets. Push ups, and the basic dumbbell work for the rest of my body. That’s it.
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just started an 8 week program more hypertrophy focused after 2 years of 5x5 and heavy stuff, gotta say it feels great to actually feel the lifts again, if you get what I mean. I feel like im more efficiently using my time and energy now.
post 1685023103 06-21-2023, 10:36 AM
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No shtt

only ***gots who lift heavy are fat asians with no gains
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post 1685023143 06-21-2023, 10:37 AM
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Left the gym I was at during the lockdowns and went with a simple home gym so kind of had to give up on heavy lifts. Plus I'm getting older so I'm more about looking and feeling good rather than PRs or maxing out on any lifts.
Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.
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post 1685023243 06-21-2023, 10:38 AM
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I differentiate between lifting heavy and lifting to hit PRs.

I put far less effort in now than I used to in terms of trying to hit new PRs on a regular basis, but I still lift 'heavy' (85+% of 1rm) on a regular basis.
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post 1685023333 06-21-2023, 10:39 AM
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Most semi-serious lifters are forced out of lifting heavy due to injuries. It takes waaaaaaayyyyy too much fkn energy to constantly fix yourself so you can keep increasing 1 rep maxes.
post 1685023583 06-21-2023, 10:42 AM
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I've always lifted for aesthetics but used to put more stock in how much weight I was lifting. I'd rather stay a bit lower, get a great pump and reasonable growth, but keep my joints/tendons in good shape into old age.
post 1685023793 06-21-2023, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted By Robmnrd⏩
I differentiate between lifting heavy and lifting to hit PRs.

I put far less effort in now than I used to in terms of trying to hit new PRs on a regular basis, but I still lift 'heavy' (85+% of 1rm) on a regular basis.
I'm about the same. I lift heavy, a relative term, but I'm not focused on hitting one rep maxes. I will do most of my compound movements with low reps, high sets, and short rest. I will end up with "higher volume" but I'm able to keep my form an really focus on the rep
post 1685024093 06-21-2023, 10:50 AM
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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.
Show me a study that shows lifting heavier/ low reps is better for muscle growth. I'll wait
post 1685024513 06-21-2023, 10:56 AM
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any lifting is better than no lifting and lifting heavy when you get older can lead to injury thus not worth overdoing it
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post 1685024733 06-21-2023, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted By miscallday12⏩
Most semi-serious lifters are forced out of lifting heavy due to injuries. It takes waaaaaaayyyyy too much fkn energy to constantly fix yourself so you can keep increasing 1 rep maxes.
It's not even fun. Lifting heavy in the 1-3 rep range just hurts, is stressful because it's a lot of weight and doesn't really improve your physique. I rather lift for aesthetics and a pump. It's so much more fun in the gym when you're mogging most of the gym and have veins popping out all over from a sick pump. That doesn't mean I dont lift heavy, I still push myself hard in the 8-12 rep range and try to push for prs in certain lifts. (Super Ded fkn Srs)
post 1685025353 06-21-2023, 11:09 AM
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I've definitely aged out of heavy lifting. I usually lift between 10-20 reps depending on the exercise now, and I'm actually enjoying it more. Less injuries, better form, easier to add extra weight or reps without straining something etc.
post 1685025623 06-21-2023, 11:12 AM
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I stopped caring but I still lift heavy. It's weird.
post 1685025693 06-21-2023, 11:13 AM
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I’m an ecto, so if I’m lifting heavy, I’m also lifting for aesthetics. I can also eat almost whatever I want from a kcal standpoint too, so the goal is basically, lift heavy and eat everything.

Feels good while it lasts boyos
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post 1685026123 06-21-2023, 11:20 AM
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My joints and spine are way too fukd for heavy lifting anymore. I just want to stay lean nowadays I’m approaching 40.
post 1685026203 06-21-2023, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted By NMS3⏩
Stopped caring years ago. I’ve been training at home since November 2021, no regrets. Push ups, and the basic dumbbell work for the rest of my body. That’s it.
Wut about leg day? Gotta do dem squats for the twats.
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Originally Posted By SazabiBrah⏩
Show me a study that shows lifting heavier/ low reps is better for muscle growth. I'll wait
Can you show a study that shows lifting lighter/high reps is better for muscle growth.
And there's two types of hypertrophy, myofibrillar, and sarcoplasmic, so depends on how you define muscle growth. Plus intensity probably matters most, not just rep ranges.
bullchit no one cares how much you lift, you look like a little btch if a female is lifting more than you. people will judge and make fun of you for pretty much anything. why not have a balance of looking good and being strong? I love being a small dude and outlifting bloatlords in the gym, its good motivation
post 1685028423 06-21-2023, 11:47 AM
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idk, there's some big mother fukkers at my gym who squat like 4 plates and are lean AF.

I stopped caring about the numbers and more about form and reps. BRB squat 135 for reps of 20, heart-rate goes up like crazy and i start sweating bullets.
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Originally Posted By jonmcd46⏩
Can you show a study that shows lifting lighter/high reps is better for muscle growth.
And there's two types of hypertrophy, myofibrillar, and sarcoplasmic, so depends on how you define muscle growth. Plus intensity probably matters most, not just rep ranges.
bullchit no one cares how much you lift, you look like a little btch if a female is lifting more than you. people will judge and make fun of you for pretty much anything. why not have a balance of looking good and being strong? I love being a small dude and outlifting bloatlords in the gym, its good motivation
Lol only idiots will judge someone if they're lifting lighter weight. How do they know if maybe they're just doing higher reps/ warming up?
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Originally Posted By SazabiBrah⏩
As I got older the more I started to realize the ONLY thing that matters are aesthetics (ignore avi, that was from like 8 years ago before I started TRT)

Literally no one truly gives a crap about how much you lift, especially females. Now I'm doing higher reps, much more machine work, no deadlifts, etc and look better than I ever did. I'm not as strong but literally no phucks were given. Plus the joints feel better
Now that I'm in my mid 30s I have slowed down on the Heavy weights. I still do BB squats and deadlift occasionally. We have a storage shed that is turned into a home gym power rack and all. Honestly most workouts are done in the bedroom we have up to 50lb dumbells and a small flat bench.
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Yep, I lift for looks. I don’t lift to impress bald fat men lmaoo
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Originally Posted By SazabiBrah⏩
As I got older the more I started to realize the ONLY thing that matters are aesthetics (ignore avi, that was from like 8 years ago before I started TRT)

Literally no one truly gives a crap about how much you lift, especially females. Now I'm doing higher reps, much more machine work, no deadlifts, etc and look better than I ever did. I'm not as strong but literally no phucks were given. Plus the joints feel better
i couldnt care less about lifting for numbers, i only focus on time under tension training for hypertrophy. however, i do try to keep the weighty as heavy as possible, while maintaining 100% form
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Im already looksmaxxed. Been lifting for 10 years and recently started to focus more on the base lifts which are deadlifts, squat and military press.
Really enjoying it so far and feels like I’m growing quickly again(think noobgains speed)

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Originally Posted By SazabiBrah⏩
Lol only idiots will judge someone if they're lifting lighter weight. How do they know if maybe they're just doing higher reps/ warming up?
nice studies cited.
yeah most people are idiots... I agree looking good is better than being a fat fuk who can lift a chit ton, but why not do both?
I judge based on weight/reps/intensity, pretty sure if you do more than 12-15 reps that's for muscular endurance and not good for size.
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Originally Posted By CockSalesman⏩
lift heavy





lift for aesthetics and function
The Bloat King at the top has way more flexibility than 90% of lifters

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I squatted 315 x 2 yesterday at the end of my squat workout.. working sets are 245 x 8. 3 plates is heavy for me lol
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