Comments on: Moving Towards Strength Training http://www.thefitblog.net/2007/11/moving-towards-strength-training.html Get Involved + Get Active + Eat Well + Sleep Well = The Good Life Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:25:27 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Gubernatrix http://www.thefitblog.net/2007/11/moving-towards-strength-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-3543 Gubernatrix Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:45:34 +0000 http://www.thefitblog.net/2007/11/moving-towards-strength-training.html#comment-3543 Hehe, I think the odd gym rat is catching some of this drift, but whether it sticks is another matter. I've noticed recently that casual bodybuilders (i.e. normal guys who just work out to look slightly better than average) are starting to explore bodyweight exercises, crossfit etc. There was a lot of buzz after 300 came out which got people trying more functional stuff. Thing is, the functional stuff is harder to perform than your normal bicep curl, so people don't stick with it. Not everyone is prepared to push themselves to those limits. Same applies to squat and deadlift: ever had to psyche yourself up for a heavy deadlift session? It's not for the faint of heart! Hehe, I think the odd gym rat is catching some of this drift, but whether it sticks is another matter. I’ve noticed recently that casual bodybuilders (i.e. normal guys who just work out to look slightly better than average) are starting to explore bodyweight exercises, crossfit etc. There was a lot of buzz after 300 came out which got people trying more functional stuff.

Thing is, the functional stuff is harder to perform than your normal bicep curl, so people don’t stick with it. Not everyone is prepared to push themselves to those limits. Same applies to squat and deadlift: ever had to psyche yourself up for a heavy deadlift session? It’s not for the faint of heart!

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