06/04/2024
We've all done it, especially on a favourite exercise; we get hung up on the amount of weight we move and pay little attention to the rapidly increasing risk. I did some barmy stuff in my early days, heavy assisted negative bench press for example, but I soon realised that the brief moment of glory when you end a set then look to to see who was watching, just ain't worth it. I started finding ways to challenge the muscle more, with less weight, or at least not the endless increase in weight. Once your strength outstrips the boundaries of safety, recognise that, and change something. I train to grow, but longevity is paramount. I refuse to be that guy that 'used to bodybuild but blew a rotator cuff'. Not on my watch. Dm me if you want ways to make your training more challenging, and mitigating risk.