Reply With QuoteQuality over quantity, sounds good to me. While I think it would be neat to have an 800 pound bench pressfrankly the body was not meant for it, and I'd like to be in for the long haul. Some people can take the abuse but I dont think I was built for TOO much of it.
Does the amount you lift determine the size?
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06-09-2003, 11:55 PM #31Registered User
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I think there are bits of truth from everyone. What works for one guy doesn't always work for another. I know this guy at the gym that works with very small weight amounts but he is huge. He said he used to lift heavy but that most of his gains came when he started lifting lighter. This whole thing can be confusing by seeing what works for one person may not work for you. I think you just have to try different programs till you find what works best for your body.
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06-10-2003, 12:19 AM #32Super Moderator SUPER MODERATOR
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Do you feel that powerlifting is harmful in low repeptions and heavy weight to the adoleseant body?
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06-10-2003, 12:37 AM #34Super Moderator SUPER MODERATOR
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I think the big argument against it would be are you putting yourself in risk of injury. The whole stunted growth accusations though seem to stem from heavy movements while standing up, I am not positive of the legitimacy but I started working out at 11 (not religiously of course, but I had my bouts of regularity).
I would say the biggest thing is eat right, be carefull, and make sure your getting your calcium - how old are you? I was a big milk drinker when I was young. My dad is no giant, but I ended up being 6'2" so I am not sure that there is alot to put behind the youngsters should not lift thing. It seems mostly accepted that 15+ is ok for some form of lifting though.
For something like a bench press, as long as your being carefull I am not sure there is any real risk, other than going beyond what your body can handle (in other words be honest with yourself). Hopefully Fit Freak or someone can comment on muscle attachment strength and/or bone fusion...Motivation Bench form Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu
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06-10-2003, 07:35 AM #35Founder of GOSB SUPER MODERATOR
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At 16 your body is in full growth mode! If you were to lift heavy and get hurt, what happens? A good workout program and diet will help this! But don't go overboard with heavy weight just yet!Originally posted by scullz
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06-10-2003, 11:15 AM #36I'm CEO, Bitch! ADMINISTRATOR
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how old are we talking?Originally posted by scullz
Do you feel that powerlifting is harmful in low repeptions and heavy weight to the adoleseant body?
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06-10-2003, 11:51 AM #37Super Moderator SUPER MODERATOR
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16 loox like.
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06-10-2003, 10:44 PM #38I'm CEO, Bitch! ADMINISTRATOR
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I think you're okay at 16, that's when I started lifting "heavy".
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Briefly scanned this thread.
Tension/load are only two variables involved in hypertrophy.
Quite probably the two most significant, but other things do play a part.
I still stick with my continuous progression (be it with weight or reps) thing for the most part.Being held down by The Man
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