Sign on the Wall at the Gym (pic)
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billsica
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So, what do you think about this inspiring sign? Agree or BS.
Also here is a shocked CPR baby.
Lower Weights = More Reps = Better Technique = Greater Muscle Development
Also here is a shocked CPR baby.
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I think the point is they are trying to get folks to learn proper form on lower weights before increasing to heavier loads.0
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I'd be doing serious HIIT sprinting out of that gym to a different gym.0
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I think the point is they are trying to get folks to learn proper form on lower weights before increasing to heavier loads.
There are more effective ways to do that than to spread worthless broscience around.0 -
I think the point is they are trying to get folks to learn proper form on lower weights before increasing to heavier loads.
There are more effective ways to do that than to spread worthless broscience around.
Agreed! I was trying to put a positive spin to it. Basically, I think the statement is crap.0 -
Better technique always.
Everytime I got to the gym I always see some guy swinging a 25kg dumbell as a attempt for doing dumbell curls, when he should probably be doing about 10-13kg max.
Reps I think 8-12.0 -
All I see in this pic is some hotty in the mirror..0
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Honestly...I think they are posting that more for safety reasons0
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i think the baby read that sign and didnt agree.
lets be real though, most gyms, most ppl look like they are lifting more then they can just to make a statement.
poor form, lots of yelling, too much talking, nice clothing etc
my motto, if u cant lift it more then once, u cnt lift it!
la fitness member for 5years. i saw it all.0 -
it could be for safety measures. I wonder how many inexperienced people grab heavy ways, have bad form and then get injured?0
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i dont like it.SMASH!0
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The sign should read, "CPR Baby is shocked at how small your muscles are". That should provide all the inspiration you need.0
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i dont like it.SMASH!
I never lift with perfect form. If i can do it with perfect form, the weight aint heavy enough.0 -
I agree with the 2nd part, Better Technique= Better muscle development.
But, Lower Weights = More Reps does not = Better Technique = Greater Muscle Development
If your form is sh!tty, and you drop the weight and do more sh!tty reps with less weight, the net gain is zero...0 -
I agree with the idea that technique is important to muscle development but it reminds me too much of the women I know that lift little 5lb weights a million times to prevent getting "bulky"0
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I think the point is they are trying to get folks to learn proper form on lower weights before increasing to heavier loads.
^^^This^^^.
Many in gyms try to impress by lifting heavier than they can do with good form which can lead to injuries--this may be what they are trying to counter-balance. Those 5 lb dumb bells are best used for paperweights, however... Rapid movement with weights can be hard on the joints. Weights that do not create a work load for the muscles do not do any good and are a waste of time. Weights attempted with poor form are an accident waiting to happen... Balance in all things. Push the weight but don't over do it.0 -
I think the point is they are trying to get folks to learn proper form on lower weights before increasing to heavier loads.
There are more effective ways to do that than to spread worthless broscience around.
I don't see how that's broscience. Wouldn't broscience be lift as much as possible the worst way possible, but act like you know what you're doing....?0 -
My $0.02...
Appropriate Weights + Appropriate Reps + Best Technique = Greater Muscle Development0 -
That's there for safety measures. A lot of people go heavier than their form can allow, which makes them more prone to injury.0
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My $0.02...
Appropriate Weights + Appropriate Reps + Best Technique = Greater Muscle Development
Well said.0 -
baby is a little pale, you may need to do CPR on it.0
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