so i've always tried to keep with cathe's weight during her lifting workouts. well today i did MM and decided to drop my weight by 5-10lbs depending on the exercise. Doing this really allowed me to utilize the full range of motion for each exercise especially squats and lunges. All this time I have been matching cathes weight which was inhibiting me from full movement as it was too heavy for me. I actually felt like i got a better workout today by doing this. Anyone else guilty of this?
what a difference decreasing weight makes
- Thread starter kariev
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For sure! With squats, I normally lift about 10lbs lighter than the crew. When she does single squats, 40lbs is too heavy for me to manage good form at that pace. I can do it if she slows down to 2/2 or more, but in general, I prefer to squat with no heavier than 30lbs.
Especially if your form improved and you feel like you got a better workout, keep going with that! There's no "guilt" attached to it. Everyone is different and different things work for different people! Don't feel bad helping yourself!
Especially if your form improved and you feel like you got a better workout, keep going with that! There's no "guilt" attached to it. Everyone is different and different things work for different people! Don't feel bad helping yourself!
mrsprincess07
Cathlete
I was! I could never understand why I couldn't get my flys to look like hers until I dropped down in weight. Much better! I know I want to prove to myself that I am strong and that I can lift heavier "if" I really try. However, I have been guilty of letting my ego get in the way when I should have just slowed down and lightened up. And I also agree with you about getting a better workout. Instead of struggling through the workout,I am now able to enjoy the workout and benefit from it.