Facebook Lifting Tips

[Boucher]

There is no secret to losing weight and feeling healthy that we don't all know. Eat right, exercise and work hard.

Edit: I wrote "lose" and "feel" instead of "losing" and "feeling." Fail.

[BendtheBar]

Nice, nice.

[Fazc]

In at least some cycles experiment with maximising training volume. As long as you approach this with caution, high volume training has many health benefits especially for the older lifter.

[BendtheBar]

Thanks Fazc.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Wlfdg

"Soreness isn't a indication training effect. Don't chase the pain!"

Added this today.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Pull14

1 – Be honest with yourself. You may be partial to certain lifts, specific techniques or training systems, but if it’s hindering your ability to move closer towards your goals, ditch it.

^ Adding this today.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Pull14

2 – Flawless technique is a foundation built with thousands of repetitions under both light and heavy loads. One benefit of light loads, such as an empty bar, is that it can be used daily to reinforce efficient technique while also improving recovery.

Posting this today.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by J_Byrd

Compound movements build muscle mass, not curling in the squat rack!

Adding this today.

[Off Road]

When progress stalls, it isn't always necessary to make big changes. Often times little changes like hand/foot placement, eating and resting more, more focus on better lifting form, or more/less volume can get things moving again.

[BendtheBar]

Might add this tomorrow:

Keep your elbows at no greater than 45 degrees away from the sides of your body when pressing. Nothing puts more stress on the anterior joint capsule and related structures than benching with your elbows straight out. Well maybe not nothing, but it’s got to be close to one of the worst habits you can get into.

JM Blakely