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 Today I paid extra attention to my form on all my exercises during my workout. As a result, at my next workout I will be backing the weights down a bit. In some cases my form, while still fairly strict, just is not where I want it to be for maximum results. As a result I will drop my weights about 10% to 20% on each exercise where form is not absolutely perfect. This is an important adjustment because I want to lift as heavy as I possibly can and yet maintain proper form throughout the exercise. I am just adjusting to the new workout routine and it is already time to start the specialization training. I am actually very excited to start that part of the routine. Matty is a little worried about it. He doesn't think he will "lift enough" during the giant sets that are required. I reminded him that the goal is to lift as much as you can with maximum effort. That means just what it says. You lift as much weight as you can and you give it the maximum amount of effort. I explained to him that I have had to drop some of my weights (and will be dropping them even more) as a result of this new training program. It doesn't matter because you are doing the most your body can handle. That's the key. Yes, it is important to lift heavy, but it is the kind of "heavy" that you can handle. I pointed out a few guys in the gym today who were lifting way too heavy. They were arching their back or swinging the weight around. I explained that he was getting more benefit from his lifting lighter weights than them because he was using proper form and going all out. He seemed to get it, but he is still a bit nervous about the workouts that will come next week. Tomorrow's video podcast will be on the topic of carb cycling. I will discuss what carb cycling is and I will give you some interesting strategies for using it to your benefit. Is it a fat burning technique or is it a muscle building technique? Tune in tomorrow for more on that. |
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Matty's Workout Log: As mentioned above, I will be lowering my weights on my next workout to make sure that I have perfect form. Both Matty and I pushed ourselves very hard today. |
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 Take things one step at a time, putting one foot in front of the other, and you will progress to your destination. |
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Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING! |
