Workout Mistake - The Big FAT Strength Lie!
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Date: 2022-04-22
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Zombie
He is so correct, i changed to a strength gain program, and especially with squats i noticed how my legs were able to handle the heavy loads, but i was very nervous and i felt as if the weight was forcing me to go down instead of me controlling the weight. I reduced the load and increased my reps from 3 sets of 4-6 to 3 sets of 8, i felt a bit of a setback because i -went back- 2 weeks of weights, but i believed it would pay off. Today, 3 weeks later i am back to my weights that made me nervous, and i am in full control, no twitching, shaking or leaning forward. I slowly incorporated this to all my lifts, especially squats and barbell rows (less weight, much slower concentric, squeeze as hard as i could at the top for 2-3 seconds, and control it slowly on the eccentric) and it does pay off. From all of Jeff's videos, i could not find anything i have not tried that failed on me (but to be honest, i focused on stability over strength a few weeks ago, before i saw this video today.
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He is so correct, i changed to a strength gain program, and especially with squats i noticed how my legs were able to handle the heavy loads, but i was very nervous and i felt as if the weight was forcing me to go down instead of me controlling the weight. I reduced the load and increased my reps from 3 sets of 4-6 to 3 sets of 8, i felt a bit of a setback because i -went back- 2 weeks of weights, but i believed it would pay off. Today, 3 weeks later i am back to my weights that made me nervous, and i am in full control, no twitching, shaking or leaning forward. I slowly incorporated this to all my lifts, especially squats and barbell rows (less weight, much slower concentric, squeeze as hard as i could at the top for 2-3 seconds, and control it slowly on the eccentric) and it does pay off. From all of Jeff's videos, i could not find anything i have not tried that failed on me (but to be honest, i focused on stability over strength a few weeks ago, before i saw this video today.
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John
Great information! I-ve noticed my dumbbell bench press dwindled at some point, because I pressed (or lifted on other exercises) without a focused mind throughout each rep. However, I didn-t realize it until the hurt directed my awareness. and it did! Then I had to figure out where I screwed up. Point is, the muscle itself didn-t suddenly get smaller, less capable, but the sole issue was a lack of stability at certain point(s) during the press. Very aggravating to know I have the strength but can-t utilize it! However, once I corrected the lift / press with proper form, less weight -gulp- AND regular corrective exercises (thank you Jeff) my stability is returning, but man it-s a slow process; more so since I-m 64 years old! Still, you-ve saved me a world of hurt! 64? That still seems weird to say.
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Great information! I-ve noticed my dumbbell bench press dwindled at some point, because I pressed (or lifted on other exercises) without a focused mind throughout each rep. However, I didn-t realize it until the hurt directed my awareness. and it did! Then I had to figure out where I screwed up. Point is, the muscle itself didn-t suddenly get smaller, less capable, but the sole issue was a lack of stability at certain point(s) during the press. Very aggravating to know I have the strength but can-t utilize it! However, once I corrected the lift / press with proper form, less weight -gulp- AND regular corrective exercises (thank you Jeff) my stability is returning, but man it-s a slow process; more so since I-m 64 years old! Still, you-ve saved me a world of hurt! 64? That still seems weird to say.
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Raizo
I dont know jeff but teak trees for lumbar as example, in 2 region, wet region near river and on rocky slope with only fog and rain water. If we plant 2 teak trees in both in 10 years, the tree on wet lan will size twice from the trees on dry land, but the tree in dry land will be much sturdier, trust me we are expert in teaks production. It remind me a japanese tv show when actor/idol live with sulfur miner. Their body builds are pretty simillar, the idol obviously did gym workout, but in strength contest, the idol can only bring 15kg sulfur while the miner can bring up to 60kg. So i made a conclution, to be strong the one need to living in extreme condition, to be built the one only need to living on supported condition.
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I dont know jeff but teak trees for lumbar as example, in 2 region, wet region near river and on rocky slope with only fog and rain water. If we plant 2 teak trees in both in 10 years, the tree on wet lan will size twice from the trees on dry land, but the tree in dry land will be much sturdier, trust me we are expert in teaks production. It remind me a japanese tv show when actor/idol live with sulfur miner. Their body builds are pretty simillar, the idol obviously did gym workout, but in strength contest, the idol can only bring 15kg sulfur while the miner can bring up to 60kg. So i made a conclution, to be strong the one need to living in extreme condition, to be built the one only need to living on supported condition.
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Ann
Didn-t find this out until I turned 40 and pulled my back. Being in bed for two weeks I swore I had a slipped disc. My physical therapist told me nope it was an imbalance in my hips. Hip muscles (especially gluteus med ) were not firing and I had a week core. As a gym rat, yogi and martial artist I thought that-s impossible I kick all the time and I can do 500 sit-ups no problem etc. She had me try multiple stability exercises and I could not do one properly. I could barely get 10 reps on the core exercises. She said I was weak underneath it all. I had flexibility, mobility but zero stability. Hence my huge respect for Physical therapy. She healed me without surgery or pain meds.
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Didn-t find this out until I turned 40 and pulled my back. Being in bed for two weeks I swore I had a slipped disc. My physical therapist told me nope it was an imbalance in my hips. Hip muscles (especially gluteus med ) were not firing and I had a week core. As a gym rat, yogi and martial artist I thought that-s impossible I kick all the time and I can do 500 sit-ups no problem etc. She had me try multiple stability exercises and I could not do one properly. I could barely get 10 reps on the core exercises. She said I was weak underneath it all. I had flexibility, mobility but zero stability. Hence my huge respect for Physical therapy. She healed me without surgery or pain meds.
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1EVILZ06
For all intents and purposes. The lager tree will have a larger root system. In order for the tree to be the size depicted. The root systems needs to be able to support the feeding needs of the tree and support the height and weight of said tree. A smaller trees root system is considerably smaller. In this comparison. For example. You can-t take the root system from the smaller tree and support the larger tree. The roots are to small to supply a tree of that size. The tree will starve to death. Not to mention topple over. So your tree comparison is pretty shitty.
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For all intents and purposes. The lager tree will have a larger root system. In order for the tree to be the size depicted. The root systems needs to be able to support the feeding needs of the tree and support the height and weight of said tree. A smaller trees root system is considerably smaller. In this comparison. For example. You can-t take the root system from the smaller tree and support the larger tree. The roots are to small to supply a tree of that size. The tree will starve to death. Not to mention topple over. So your tree comparison is pretty shitty.
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Fernando
That's why I began with deadlifts with a friend. I don't really care much about body building, nor getting ripped, but I know my quality of life will improve tremendously if I can work on my posture. I want to try squats soon, and my goal is to be able to stand straight and feel that connection from the sole of my feet to the top of my head. They're obviously not the only things in doing to exercise, but they're the ones I care for the most.
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That's why I began with deadlifts with a friend. I don't really care much about body building, nor getting ripped, but I know my quality of life will improve tremendously if I can work on my posture. I want to try squats soon, and my goal is to be able to stand straight and feel that connection from the sole of my feet to the top of my head. They're obviously not the only things in doing to exercise, but they're the ones I care for the most.
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Daniel
I love all your videos.
I am curious about your (perfect workout) series. You mention reps, sets, and tons of good info.
My question is; how was the workouts segmented/layout?
I. e. did you do chest and back together, let's say? Was it one day on, one day off?
Again, many thanks for all your efforts and making gym life more sustainable and enduring.
Kindness regards from Canada!
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I love all your videos.
I am curious about your (perfect workout) series. You mention reps, sets, and tons of good info.
My question is; how was the workouts segmented/layout?
I. e. did you do chest and back together, let's say? Was it one day on, one day off?
Again, many thanks for all your efforts and making gym life more sustainable and enduring.
Kindness regards from Canada!
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Todd
Your really out on a limb on this one. Your exhausting the athlean x thing to the max. Although you are the ftness Messiah you may want to redo some older videos instead of doing stuff like this. Also you should use maybe an assortment of body types for your examples. Not everyone is 185lbs. I have faith in you! And thank you again for your great insight!
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Your really out on a limb on this one. Your exhausting the athlean x thing to the max. Although you are the ftness Messiah you may want to redo some older videos instead of doing stuff like this. Also you should use maybe an assortment of body types for your examples. Not everyone is 185lbs. I have faith in you! And thank you again for your great insight!
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Hank
I saw World Strongest Man Champion Eddie Hall do a CrossFit workout and lets just say, He freaking crushed it. Very Very strong and Very Very agile to go along with it. His time was comparable to that of someone who does CrossFit on a regular basis. YOU SHOULD GET HIM IN THE GYM THERE.
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I saw World Strongest Man Champion Eddie Hall do a CrossFit workout and lets just say, He freaking crushed it. Very Very strong and Very Very agile to go along with it. His time was comparable to that of someone who does CrossFit on a regular basis. YOU SHOULD GET HIM IN THE GYM THERE.
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Janice
One of your best and most helpful videos ever - and that's saying a lot because they're all great! Even as a weight lifting newbie (and as a 58 years old grandma) it seemed so confusing. strength vs hypertrophy. now you've helped me understand the underlying roots. Thanks!
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One of your best and most helpful videos ever - and that's saying a lot because they're all great! Even as a weight lifting newbie (and as a 58 years old grandma) it seemed so confusing. strength vs hypertrophy. now you've helped me understand the underlying roots. Thanks!
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