Happy Mindset Monday! 😎
When it comes to weight training, how would you like to connect better with your muscles, activate more muscle fibers, and lower your risk of injury? Today, I’m sharing a technique that can help you achieve just that: making light weights feel heavy.
The Technique:
For today’s workout, try this: use a lighter weight than usual and make it feel as challenging as possible. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Adjust the Weight: Take the weight you normally use for 10 reps and lower it by 10-20%.
2. Slow Down: Perform your reps more slowly. Focus on the muscle you're working and control both the lifting and lowering phases.
3. Squeeze: At the peak of each movement, squeeze the muscle you're targeting. This helps to increase muscle fiber activation.
The goal is to make the lighter weight feel as heavy as possible. This practice can help you better connect with your muscles, activate more muscle fibers, and improve your form, which in turn reduces the risk of injury.
Why This Works:
This technique is a great way to add novelty to your workouts. It emphasizes muscle connection and control rather than just lifting heavy. While progressive resistance (increasing weight or reps) is important, progressing with better form and muscle connection is equally vital.
This skill comes in handy in various situations, such as when you have to use lighter weights than planned, or if your desired weights are unavailable at the gym.
Not Just Another Class:
This method is different from typical class-style workouts where light weights are used with rapid, often sloppy movements. Moving too fast with light weights can actually increase the risk of injury. By slowing down and focusing on muscle engagement, you ensure a safer and more effective workout. Remember… Make the weights feel heavy! 🏋️♂️
Visualize. Connect. Build that metabolism!
Incorporate this technique into your workout routine periodically to enhance muscle connection and performance. It's a valuable tool for both beginners and experienced lifters.
Remember, you don’t need to work out this way all the time, but it's an excellent strategy to mix things up and challenge your muscles in new ways. So, on this Mindset Monday, give it a try. Slow down, squeeze, visualize, and connect. Enjoy the process and the great results that follow.
Happy lifting! 💪🏼
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