Dropping weightS

IronSmasher
IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Like, every rep, from the peak of the lift. Even deads.

'sup with that?
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  • KiltFuPanda
    KiltFuPanda Posts: 574 Member
    Two houses of thought on this:

    1. Dropping the weight prevents injury from trying to control a heavy weight on the way down from specific lifts (snatch, C&J, deadlift). I can see where this is appropriate, but it's important to not just simply drop the weight. Control it on the way down, but down try to slow it down terribly. And DON'T do this with equipment not meant for it - that's what bumper plates are for.

    2. "If you have enough strength to lift it, then have enough strength to set it down" - this is how I try to work out. I don't have bumper plates, so I won't drop from an Olympic lift. So I stay at a weight where I know I can control it.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    I don't get it...

    Dude at the gym tries to lift about twice the weight he should, puts all his bodyweight and momentum into moving it, and drops it everytime.
  • SpecialSundae
    SpecialSundae Posts: 795 Member
    I can't drop my weights because it's my floor that would be screwed.
  • jody664
    jody664 Posts: 397 Member
    I saw this the other day at the gym. This 20-something guy was doing bent over single arm rows with a 30 lb weight (which is about the weight I use for it). After ever set, he dropped the weight and huffed and puffed around the bench. I mean, cmon dude.....If a 47 year old out of shape woman can do 30 lb and GENTLY set the weight on the floor, so can you. I'm assuming this was some type of attention-getting move.
  • andrea_wants_abs
    andrea_wants_abs Posts: 51
    Yah, I work out at a University Rec Center.. Filled with guys who constantly drop weights.
    I don't get it, I don't like it.

    I really feel that you should respect the equipment- It's meant to be lifted, not dropped. I like the line " If you are strong enough to lift it, be strong enough to put it down."
    I feel it goes into finishing your rep.
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    I always drop my curls and skull crushers.
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    I've only had to drop deads and push press. And obviously only with rubber weight plates. I can't imagine the need to drop every single rep though. That's a tad much.
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    Include it the long list of things some people think makes them look cool but really makes them look foolish.
    droopy pants
    smoking
    binge drinking
    muscle shirts that amount to false advertising
    skimpy two piece swim suit on a muffin top body
    spiked collar and huge chain on a pit bull (Pits are actually quite gentle. They are just "drawn" mean looking)

    If one can not control the weight going down, one should reduce the weight.
    When I am trying to up my isolated curl weight, I sometimes have to spot on the way up the last two of 8 reps but then slowly let the weight back down. This forces me to actually work the muscles more.
    If I dropped the 75# dumbbells doing RDLs I'd crush my feet. I use the wrist grip straps to ensure my grip strength doesn't give out. :bigsmile:
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    then how will the other gym goers be alerted to my badassness?
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    then how will the other gym goers be alerted to my badassness?

    You should hand out flyers instead.
  • assblaster69
    assblaster69 Posts: 47 Member
    I sometimes drop it in C&J and if I just see a coulpe regulars who dont care if I drop them. It isn't cool or anything, I don't mind if someone is loud or drops weight either.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    Sorry, vital bit of information,

    like 15kg a side.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    then how will the other gym goers be alerted to my badassness?

    I like it when the guys that are pressing 12kg dumbbells, you actually see them stand up and actively throw them at the floor so it makes a decent noise.

    Makes me chuckle.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    I always drop my curls and skull crushers.

    Every rep?

    You're doing it wrong.
  • fit_grrrl
    fit_grrrl Posts: 32
    I don't mind the dropping of the weights as much as i hate it when they roll across the weight room.

    This situation happened last week and I nearly tripped over the damn dumbbell - annoying as F***
  • Ninguneado73
    Ninguneado73 Posts: 832
    I've never seen this problem. Everyone at my gym is on the treadmill.
  • thesupremeforce
    thesupremeforce Posts: 1,206 Member
    I only drop the weight after sets of push-ups, because I'm hardcore.
  • BigDave1050
    BigDave1050 Posts: 854 Member
    Did it look like this?
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  • tinak33
    tinak33 Posts: 9,883 Member
    Did it look like this?
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    BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    I've read there is nothing beneficial about the negative on the dead lift. It can be down right dangerous for other oly lifts. If you have bumper plates, and a lifting platform, why not?
  • calaz84
    calaz84 Posts: 72 Member
    Did it look like this?
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    Haha love it!!

    The dropping weights and the super loud grunting= everybody please look at me I'm the ****!! But just makes them looks stupid
  • beckyboop712
    beckyboop712 Posts: 383 Member
    I worked at a gym....don't drop the weights! Especially the heavy ones! Those suckers WILL break. Couldn't tell you how many dumb bells I saw busted because they were dropped. Not to mention it's annoying as hell!!
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    I've read there is nothing beneficial about the negative on the dead lift. It can be down right dangerous for other oly lifts. If you have bumper plates, and a lifting platform, why not?

    We don't have any of those.

    We have two bars, and one's already bent.
  • StaticEntropy
    StaticEntropy Posts: 224 Member
    The dropping weights and the super loud grunting= everybody please look at me I'm the ****!! But just makes them looks stupid

    Things that will help you get that last rep and break PRs:
    1 - Metal in your playlist.
    2 - Tapping into your primal instincts by grunting.
    3 - Not being afraid to drop the weights if you fail your rep. You'll get 'em next time.
    4 - Not giving a damn that others might think you look stupid. Likely that you are progressing while they are spinning their wheels (sometimes literally, on the hamster wheel).

    Things that will hinder your progress:
    1 - Being judgemental about what others are doing.
    2 - Not focusing on what YOU are trying to accomplish.

    As for the OP, some lifters drop the deadlift at the top in order to prevent injury during the eccentric part of the movement. And some do this even with warm up sets. If the gym owners do not have a problem with this, neither should anyone else. If the noise distracts you, you aren't focused enough. Go join Planet Fitness, and good luck with your progress.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    The dropping weights and the super loud grunting= everybody please look at me I'm the ****!! But just makes them looks stupid

    Things that will help you get that last rep and break PRs:
    1 - Metal in your playlist.
    2 - Tapping into your primal instincts by grunting.
    3 - Not being afraid to drop the weights if you fail your rep. You'll get 'em next time.
    4 - Not giving a damn that others might think you look stupid. Likely that you are progressing while they are spinning their wheels (sometimes literally, on the hamster wheel).

    Things that will hinder your progress:
    1 - Being judgemental about what others are doing.
    2 - Not focusing on what YOU are trying to accomplish.

    As for the OP, some lifters drop the deadlift at the top in order to prevent injury during the eccentric part of the movement. And some do this even with warm up sets. If the gym owners do not have a problem with this, neither should anyone else. If the noise distracts you, you aren't focused enough. Go join Planet Fitness, and good luck with your progress.

    No planet fitnesses in this country.

    He's broken all but the final barbell left in the gym, which he is now dropping. He's not warming up, that's his max and it's half my suitcase deadlift. His attempts at clean make it clear he has absolutely no idea what he's doing.
    I pointed him out to the PT that is Olympic qualifed, hopefully everyone will be happy if he can give him some lessons.

    I hope idiots break all of your favourite equipment because they've been watching crossfit videos on YouTube :)
  • StaticEntropy
    StaticEntropy Posts: 224 Member
    The dropping weights and the super loud grunting= everybody please look at me I'm the ****!! But just makes them looks stupid

    Things that will help you get that last rep and break PRs:
    1 - Metal in your playlist.
    2 - Tapping into your primal instincts by grunting.
    3 - Not being afraid to drop the weights if you fail your rep. You'll get 'em next time.
    4 - Not giving a damn that others might think you look stupid. Likely that you are progressing while they are spinning their wheels (sometimes literally, on the hamster wheel).

    Things that will hinder your progress:
    1 - Being judgemental about what others are doing.
    2 - Not focusing on what YOU are trying to accomplish.

    As for the OP, some lifters drop the deadlift at the top in order to prevent injury during the eccentric part of the movement. And some do this even with warm up sets. If the gym owners do not have a problem with this, neither should anyone else. If the noise distracts you, you aren't focused enough. Go join Planet Fitness, and good luck with your progress.

    No planet fitnesses in this country.

    He's broken all but the final barbell left in the gym, which he is now dropping. He's not warming up, that's his max and it's half my suitcase deadlift. His attempts at clean make it clear he has absolutely no idea what he's doing.
    I pointed him out to the PT that is Olympic qualifed, hopefully everyone will be happy if he can give him some lessons.

    I hope idiots break all of your favourite equipment because they've been watching crossfit videos on YouTube :)

    If the owner(s) of the gym have no problem with him breaking equipment and potentially losing revenue as a result, then the problem is with them. If an idiot is breaking equipment at the gym I go to, and the owners don't seem to want to do anything about it (including replacing the equipment), I would find another, better gym.
  • Leadfoot_Lewis
    Leadfoot_Lewis Posts: 1,623 Member
    There's a very important part of weight lifting called Time Under Tension. Lifting involves the eccentric (easy or negative part of the lift), isometric (pause between easy/hard) and the concentric (harder or positive part of the lift). Slowing or for argument's sake completing the eccentric part of the lift is extremely important for muscle tension as this is when the muscle lengthens. So if you just drop the weights on the easy part, you're basically excluding 1/2 of the lift and therefore getting 1/2 the time under tension and 1/2 the benefit.
  • IronSmasher
    IronSmasher Posts: 3,908 Member
    The dropping weights and the super loud grunting= everybody please look at me I'm the ****!! But just makes them looks stupid

    Things that will help you get that last rep and break PRs:
    1 - Metal in your playlist.
    2 - Tapping into your primal instincts by grunting.
    3 - Not being afraid to drop the weights if you fail your rep. You'll get 'em next time.
    4 - Not giving a damn that others might think you look stupid. Likely that you are progressing while they are spinning their wheels (sometimes literally, on the hamster wheel).

    Things that will hinder your progress:
    1 - Being judgemental about what others are doing.
    2 - Not focusing on what YOU are trying to accomplish.

    As for the OP, some lifters drop the deadlift at the top in order to prevent injury during the eccentric part of the movement. And some do this even with warm up sets. If the gym owners do not have a problem with this, neither should anyone else. If the noise distracts you, you aren't focused enough. Go join Planet Fitness, and good luck with your progress.

    No planet fitnesses in this country.

    He's broken all but the final barbell left in the gym, which he is now dropping. He's not warming up, that's his max and it's half my suitcase deadlift. His attempts at clean make it clear he has absolutely no idea what he's doing.
    I pointed him out to the PT that is Olympic qualifed, hopefully everyone will be happy if he can give him some lessons.

    I hope idiots break all of your favourite equipment because they've been watching crossfit videos on YouTube :)

    If the owner(s) of the gym have no problem with him breaking equipment and potentially losing revenue as a result, then the problem is with them. If an idiot is breaking equipment at the gym I go to, and the owners don't seem to want to do anything about it (including replacing the equipment), I would find another, better gym.

    I did. This is the last in the city. They're all chain gyms and don't care about fixing or replacing anything. If I could afford my own/had somewhere to put it I would.
  • SyStEmPhReAk
    SyStEmPhReAk Posts: 330 Member
    There's a very important part of weight lifting called Time Under Tension. Lifting involves the eccentric (easy or negative part of the lift), isometric (pause between easy/hard) and the concentric (harder or positive part of the lift). Slowing or for argument's sake completing the eccentric part of the lift is extremely important for muscle tension as this is when the muscle lengthens. So if you just drop the weights on the easy part, you're basically excluding 1/2 of the lift and therefore getting 1/2 the time under tension and 1/2 the benefit.

    Assuming that someone dropped the weights after each rep, then yes they would get 1/2 the benefit. I 100% agree with your comment as a "scientific" reason not to drop weights.

    Besides that, it just so damn obnoxious! I was working out with someone who was basically lifting what I was and he dropped the weight at the end of each set while I placed it back under control. I was like "c'mon man! You really don't have to drop these weights, do you? Or maybe they are too heavy for you and not for me".
  • KBjimAZ
    KBjimAZ Posts: 369 Member
    There's a very important part of weight lifting called Time Under Tension. Lifting involves the eccentric (easy or negative part of the lift), isometric (pause between easy/hard) and the concentric (harder or positive part of the lift). Slowing or for argument's sake completing the eccentric part of the lift is extremely important for muscle tension as this is when the muscle lengthens. So if you just drop the weights on the easy part, you're basically excluding 1/2 of the lift and therefore getting 1/2 the time under tension and 1/2 the benefit.

    This.

    If you are dropping your warm-up weight to "prevent injury", then hire someone to teach you how to dead lift.

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