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[thelocal]

I've always used the "If you can lift, then lift..." theory and it's worked for me...I hate lifting light unless I'm injured...

Same here when I'm lifting light I look over my shoulder she a girl working out and think.."am I lifting bitch weight? " then u go back to heavy. Only thing I really go for reps on is shoulders

NO PAIN NO GLORY!

 

[Judo Tom]

steve to highlight what you have said about genetics.. certain countries used to perform a muscle biopsy to see what sport their athletes were better suited for...

 

[The Bavarian Creamer]

There's a lot of good information in this thread, and I don't necessarily disagree with anything that's been said, but just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. It's true that everyone is composed of differing proportions of different muscle fiber types, and with that said to maximize growth one must stimulate each and every type of muscle fiber with a wide array of weights and rep ranges. As a side note, in my experience training with moderate weight logically is the best way to go (GENERALLY THINKING). Think of it as a numbers game; I can squat 455 x 3 = 1365 lbs, or I can squat 225 x 30 = 6750 lbs, or I can squat 315 x 20 = 6300 lbs! That's almost 5 times as much weight that I've squatted using a lighter weight and higher rep range, but with that said remember that to fully stimulate the muscle one needs to use light, heavy, and moderate weights. Personally, I like to slowly work my way up to my working weight using low reps as to warm, but not pre-fatigue the muscle, then go heavy with my strongest compound movements, then work with moderate weights and finish with lighter weight to maximize the pump.

 

[rich_89]

I use the machines to warm up. So i do leg press to warm up, then do squats properly to destroy my legs. Im on the sofa now and i wont be moving for a while lol. Aching like fuck.

What i was saying earlier (about bubbs loading up the equipment with too much weight and having dog form) happened tonight! I thought about this thread and laughed. He loaded the squat bar up with 500lb (220kg for UK bros) I could not believe it (any of you guys squat that with good form?). I watched discreetly, and his form was just. . well a fucking disgrace. His back was like a fucking question mark. Fucking idiot is going to do himself a serious injry. My form was perfect after him of course, but only half that weight. Which would you prefer to do??? It's not a competition!

 

[jcmbbfuture]

I think that proper and strict form is a bit overrated. Now let me explain. The more important aspect of training is the mind/muscle connection. How many of u have seen guys in the gym with great form on x exercise and can lift x amount of weight but still has a poorly developed x muscle? That is because even though they have correct form they lack the neuromuscular connection. Now proper form is intended to help create that connection for sure but it is something that takes time and experience. That is why an experienced gym rat can get more out of partial movements than a noob using perfect form.

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[rich_89]

I think that proper and strict form is a bit overrated. Now let me explain. The more important aspect of training is the mind/muscle connection. How many of u have seen guys in the gym with great form on x exercise and can lift x amount of weight but still has a poorly developed x muscle? That is because even though they have correct form they lack the neuromuscular connection. Now proper form is intended to help create that connection for sure but it is something that takes time and experience. That is why an experienced gym rat can get more out of partial movements than a noob using perfect form.

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I can see your point and know what you're saying, but i'm not convinced. I know that you can get too fussy about form, but generally, it's essential to maintain a good form throughout a set, maybe a slight strain and lax in form on the last 1 or 2 reps.

 

[jcmbbfuture]

I can see your point and know what you're saying, but i'm not convinced. I know that you can get too fussy about form, but generally, it's essential to maintain a good form throughout a set, maybe a slight strain and lax in form on the last 1 or 2 reps.

I agree that form is important and should be maintained as much as possible but sometimes it is just over emphasized for the sake of "using perfect form is the right thing to do." Perfect form with no connection is useless. Just as useless as crappy form with no connection. Ha ha. (From a muscle building and not safety aspect)

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[RADAR]

I think i made my point here, alot of times i will use a lighter weight and not lock out, but constantly keeping the weight moving under stress until i can do no more, you can't do that going heavy, however i have my heavy day but its just enough to use proper form.

 

[moya]

I agree that form is important and should be maintained as much as possible but sometimes it is just over emphasized for the sake of "using perfect form is the right thing to do." Perfect form with no connection is useless. Just as useless as crappy form with no connection. Ha ha. (From a muscle building and not safety aspect)

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agreed... keeping in mind that form does break down somewhat as you approach your max, if you keep your technique in mind (which is different than form) then your sets remain productive...
i can still get a MASSIVE pump on a 3 rep set of squats; said its all the mind-muscle connection...

 

[burnthiscorpse]

I think i made my point here, alot of times i will use a lighter weight and not lock out, but constantly keeping the weight moving under stress until i can do no more, you can't do that going heavy, however i have my heavy day but its just enough to use proper form.

Just like Omega preaches. It definatley works. And it hurts. When I can go full speed again (hopefully starting tonight!!!!!) I will be working each part 2x wk. Once light with high set/reps once heavier in the 8-10 rep range.
I OCD about my split so goddamn bad it seems the only way.

On your note radar....a 19 yr old kid (skinny) was asking me (whilst mid cycle and I was 275 lb) what he could do better. He was doing wide grip pull downs. trying for all his worth to do 200 lb. I was only using 140. I said try going half the weight and half the speed and dont lock out. I explained why to him then he cocked his head like a dog hearing a dog whistle and went on about floundering. ....god i hate people.