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Posted on 10/2/14 at 1:51 pm to lnomm34
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I'm just at a point where I'd like functional strength without adding bulk.
And there it is. You will get functional strength from compound lifts like squatting and deadlifting. This idea people have that if you lift heavy you are going to get huge is completely false. It takes huge efforts and/or drugs to put a bunch of muscle on.
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I'd like to lift a moderate amount of weight for a long time. If that makes sense.
The best way to get there is to lift heavy weights for a shorter amount of time.
Listen, I am no meat-head. I swam 2 miles this morning. I am trying to get fit. But part of that for me is getting stronger.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 1:52 pm to lnomm34
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and look like they're dying and about to fall over trying to support their disproportionately large upper bodies with their toothpick legs.
sounds like okiesyndrome
Posted on 10/2/14 at 1:53 pm to lnomm34
That huge meathead look is just not appealing in my eyes. And if they're not in some sort of competition it's a pretty useless physique. If that's what they like go for it, but I like to be athletically fit. I like knowing I can go play a pickup game of b-ball and my arms won't get in the way of my jumpshot.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 1:55 pm to rintintin
So. Many. Betas. In. This. Thread.
Must. Abort.
Must. Abort.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 1:56 pm to rintintin
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That huge meathead look is just not appealing in my eyes
I don't think most guys understand that very, very few women like this look either.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 1:56 pm to DosManos
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Also, the dudes that walk with their shoulders way too far back; they overdo it on the posture front.
jesus this
Posted on 10/2/14 at 1:57 pm to Artie Rome
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And there it is. You will get functional strength from compound lifts like squatting and deadlifting. This idea people have that if you lift heavy you are going to get huge is completely false. It takes huge efforts and/or drugs to put a bunch of muscle on.
Lifting to failure at low reps and eating a lot of good calories, with about 50/30/20 split of Carbs/Protein/Fat, is a good way to get bigger. Most people don't eat enough and most people don't lift to failure each set at low reps.
The standard 3x5 or 5x5 usually involves lifting an amount of weight you are fairly comfortable with and gradually building up. This will increase functional strength without bulking you up too much. Put it this way: you have to want to bulk up to really bulk up. It's typically not a side effect of lifting weights like a normal person.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 1:58 pm to Artie Rome
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My muscles were straight up discombobulated!
Posted on 10/2/14 at 1:58 pm to LoveThatMoney
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Put it this way: you have to want to bulk up to really bulk up. It's typically not a side effect of lifting weights like a normal person.
Very well put.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 2:00 pm to Artie Rome
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I swam 2 miles this morning.
No you didn't.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 2:01 pm to lnomm34
I used to love to watch them attempt to rock climb.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 2:01 pm to CadesCove
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No you didn't.
Actually I did. 4 times a week.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 2:02 pm to Artie Rome
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The best way to get there is to lift heavy weights for a shorter amount of time.
Sounds terrible.
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I swam 2 miles this morning. I am trying to get fit.
Sounds even more terrible.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 2:03 pm to CptBengal
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CptBengal
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Machines remove the stabilizers that are built early on that are needed when weights start getting heavy.
Youre spot on with this but it doesnt mean that a rookie going into the gym should start doing squats day one even if it's light weight. The guy said he was going to be bench pressing the bar which in my mind is a long way away from being able to get on a bench and be able to actually work out. You act as if getting on a Hammer Strength press machine will inhibit him and have a negative effect on building strength in his stabilizer muscles. He's still lifting, he's still getting stronger as well as boosting the mental aspect of lifting. I think machines make an easier transition if you are coming from a complete non-lifting background and have no experience at all.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 2:03 pm to mouton
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I don't think most guys understand that very, very few women like this look either.
I honestly think most body builders have something wrong with them. Like a biochemical dependency on the hormones that are released after an exhausting workout or something.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 2:04 pm to lnomm34
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Sounds even more terrible.
It's not for everyone. Staring at that black line for 1:15 isn't many people's cup of tea.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 2:06 pm to LoveThatMoney
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Hope you heal up okay and get back at it.
thanks for the kind words
I wasn't actually all that embarrassed. Pissed off more than anything that I would have to stop right when I was getting started and feeling good.
Though I've been reading on strength forums that they don't take a lot of time off squatting for ankle ligament problems. Thinking of going back with light weight to see what happens. I can do bodyweight no problem, so I should be all right.
There was some talk of Smith machines earlier. I guess the consensus is it's better to stick with the free weights even if it's a lower weight. I just know there's going to be a mental block to overcome going without a spot again.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 2:09 pm to dnm3305
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Hammer Strength press machine
I actually prefer most of these to free weights.
Posted on 10/2/14 at 2:10 pm to uway
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Thinking of going back with light weight to see what happens. I can do bodyweight no problem, so I should be all right.
Do you feel confident that it's healthy enough to play a basketball game without giving out? I would definitely make sure that my ankle was healthy before putting weight on my back and risking a spine injury.
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