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Train The Body Not The Ego

Thursday, 10th November 2011

Many people wanting to obtain good results from the gym especially when hypertrohpy (muscle growth) is concerned will resort to the belief that the heavier they lift the bigger impact this will have on the muscle fibres leading to the muscles strengthening and growing in size.

This is true, BUT providing the form remains the same throughout.

For example, how many times have you seen somebody thrusting their hips forward or raising their elbows in an attempt to do a bicep curl? For no good stall other than being able to say I bicep curl 40kg. In fact your biceps would habe been doing minimal work, much of the force will be coming from the shoulders, traps and momentum from the hip thrust. Therefore by lifting heavier you are actually working the bicep less. Drop the weight down and try the same amount of curls keeping good form and this will isolate the bicep making it the primary worked muscle. You must try to understand the muscle doesn't care how much you have lifted with poor form but will only react if it is worked properly

Keeping good form is vital also for remaining injury free if an exercise is executed incorrectly this could lead to a serious injury resulting in you not being able to train for some time.

If you are unsure of your form for exercises please ask one of our qualified trainers for assistance - They will be happy to help you.

 

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