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I agree that people get too caught up in numbers. Thats why you see dudes at the gym "benching" 315 pounds 2 inches off the rack for 10"reps".Originally Posted by Al Audi
ive done 110lbs on incline and bench more than a few times. who cares though. i think folks get too caught up in numbers. can rep more on flat than incline an ive never gone past that. after that is 120lbs
i hate how at the gym i see people do that same @#%# every single week in and week out then they look at me like why isnt he lifting that much but looks bigger than me? i dont train to be a power lifter though.
numbers matter if that is your ultimate goal i guess but most of us in here i think do this to stay in shape and get a certain look we want, correct?
kid i know who actually competes im so much stronger than him but if you dudes seen his body youd think he could put up a lot. actually hes the one i mention who knows how many pages back that takes russian bear and drinks whole milk when he is bulking
Or the dudes who squat 4 plates with absolutely horrendous form. Actually, I just saw this happen 2 weeks ago at the gym. The douche bag left the 4 plates oneach side of the bar after "squatting" and went on to another exercise
Personally though, I have to push myself and lift heavy atleast once every 2 weeks to get stronger. I remember two years ago I'd go to the gym and do thesame exercises in the same order and lift the same weights 4x a week. Needless to say, I did not gain in strength for 6 months
Ever since I've started switching things up and tried doing lifts with only 1-4 reps, my strength has improved dramatically and I haven't plateaued inmonths.
As long as your form is good, I see nothing wrong with lifting heavy to improve your physique/performance.