| Re: gym debate
You have a good point Aurora, thier are many assholes out thier who choose to lift half and quarter, thinking that makes them strong, i.e. seated shoulder pressing 150lb dumbells to ear level. I feel very defensive in my gym, because I train very differently [stretch bands, blocks of wood, plyometerics etc] which attracts critism from know it all idiots, any they often critise my half n quarter rep training.
I think the main difference from me and Ego lifters is, I feel like a pretender when I am lifting half and quarter, its not until I graduate onto lifting full rom with the weight that I feel happy, where as EGO lifters lift half and quarter and have no inclination to achieve full rom, thier happy showing of to the guys in the gym and thats enough for them.
Alot of westside barbell techniques are about using quarter and half rep weight and trying to develope a full rom with that same weight, i.e. board presses, starting with a weight you can bench of 4 inch thick boards, then every couple of weeks taking a board of and see how you develope.
As far as stretching goals, stretching should always be encouraged after lifting, regardless of how one traines or what the goal is, as flexibility is a quality that helps all through life, and can help muscle and strength development in the long run.
Good luck with the nutrition certificate! |