RANT - "Over-Isolation"

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Permalink Reply by Lucas G. Irwin on October 2, 2009 at 10:23am

Quick note. I am getting a number of responses to this post via private messages. Please post your response here... nobody is going to judge you on this site. Agree or disagree, the more input you can provide, the more everyone in the REAL community will benefit!!

The post is mildly harsh, but a few recent events have driven me crazy! Please, share your views where everyone can read, reply and benefit.

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Jason C Powell on October 2, 2009 at 8:33pm

I hear ya! I can't wait to have a few video clips posted along with my 30 day postings...
To create change to the body, hypotrophy...one HAS to stress the proper systems to have such a reaction.

Proper form and technique is KEY at ALL times...BUT...and I say BUT...proper form with the lift, or "stress", you are using. As I curl the 120 lbs DBs...yes, 120's, my body HAS TO shift. I weigh around 220, so almost 50% of my weight is extended in front of me as I curl one of those DBs...yes, I have to lean back or I will EAT the floor...and even tilt some to balance the weight...now THAT'S core training! Balancing and functionally working with 120's or more!

I agree, Lucas. Now...I do also use very strict form when I do volume and on the latter parts of my drop sets. But one does have to go heavy to stimulate growth.

Good post for our bodybuilders and more muscular lifters!

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Permalink Reply by Lucas G. Irwin on October 5, 2009 at 5:49am

120s? That is it? I said heavy!! hahaha

I agree with you completely Jason. As mentioned before, strict form has an absolutely essential place in the world of muscle development! It just cant be the lone element in someone's routine.

Thanks for the reply, Jason. now go grab some 140s!!

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Permalink Reply by Roger on April 7, 2010 at 6:54pm

As someone who has lifted heavy his whole life, I think heavy is the way to go but realize I am not a bodybuilder, only an old powerlifter. Heavy weights give you a much better base and when I decide to go light for awhile it does not take long to get back to the strength I had before. Muscle memory is a wonderful thing.

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Permalink Reply by Chris on April 17, 2010 at 9:21pm

"the beautiful sound that echoes throughout the gym when you slide another 45 pound plate on the bar."

Amen

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Permalink Reply by Ben Whitney on April 19, 2010 at 10:54am

I agree, heavy lifting is essential. As long as your form is still good you need to lift hard.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Laura on May 4, 2010 at 12:52pm

The demonization of hardcore lifting and the resulting huge physique is everywhere. No deadlift platforms in the gyms, heavy emphasis on machines and cario equipment, movie stars playing superheroes weighing in at a buck 50, or powerful characters being 100% cgi.

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