I recon it’s related to the larger problem with lack of self-respect and awareness.
The “losers” who complain lack self-respect and ownership. They’ve mentally ceded control of their lives to the “universe” so they have everyone and everything to blame but themselves.
They tend to be constantly stressed and lose quality of life over things completely out of their control like news they see while doom scrolling. They’re also pulled every which way by their impulses depending on whatever random thought appears in their head minute by minute.
They also tend to lack discipline, heavily discount the future, and live everywhere but the present - tormented by regrets of the past or the abyss of the uncertain future.
The “winners” are aware enough to recognize these destructive behaviors and do the opposite.
Had no net worth to speak of in 08. Now I get to see it evaporate without knowing why. Progress 🤙
Tension is key when lifting.
There’s a reason why you can bench press more with feet on the ground than with them up.
With every lift it’s important to generate proper tension, including lifting objects in everday life outside the gym.
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Studies have shown exercise causes muscles to act like a sponge and soak up good vibes.
Hit the gym, stack more days 🤙🏻
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Strive for a neutral back with exercises in the gym.
If you can’t achieve it, consider dropping weight or a chest-supported variation. Ex: barbell rows —> chest supported dumbbell rows.
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Preservation of fast twitch muscle fibers and VO2 max are essential if you want to maximize your life/health span and be functional and independent in old age.
The two decline at a rapid rate as we age. It’s never too early to start implementing processes to support the reversal of the decline.
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I like consistently incorporating heavy lifting (1-4) because it has the added benefit of working fast twitch fibers. To that end warming up with box jumps or other explosive movements is also good.
I suggest varying to give your muscles different stimuli. For example compound lifts at 1-4 rep range going heavier each week for a set number of weeks then 8-12 rep range (with rpe 7-8) with less rest between sets for a number of weeks. You can even do isometric holds like squat at 90 degrees and progressively increase seconds/minutes. All three are good for hypertrophy.
Importance of progressive overload for muscle building:
Muscle hypertrophy requires progressive overload.
It can be implemented in many ways: progressing to heavier weight, increasing rep count or adding time under tension in isometric exercises.
I’m still waiting for the day when I do some sets at the gym and wake up the next morning looking like Arnold in his prime 🤞
I’ve heard it mostly from people into yoga, running or cycling who are afraid of getting bulky. Also from folks who clearly don’t exercise and use it as an excuse.