"Nunya B." wrote in message
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"rmr" wrote in message
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NO. This is really bad advice. NEVER lift to failure. You will injure
yourself. Can you imagine a newby trying tto squat to failure. recipe
for a broken back. Or trying a bench press to failure - broken neck!
DONT DO IT.
How about qualifying this with never do it unless you are an experienced
weightlifter? With the exception of my shoulders and scapular area, I
almost always work to failure and have been for years while under the
tutelage of a very experienced personal trainer.
I'd say never do it until you've been working out a long time, are sure
you have correct form, and in most cases someone around to spot you.
--
the volleyballchick
What's the goal there though? What do you get out of it that you wouldn't by
working to "near failure"?
Not doubting your word, but I don't see why one would risk it. Like Ray I
always read/was told that it's dangerous and not worth it.. I'm open to
learn though.. ;o)
I agree with you about this though... 1- Make sure you've done it long
enough to where you know what you're doing.. forms forms forms forms!!!!!
2- have a spotter... if not someone who's with you (buddy, trainer) ask
somebody in the gym... 99% of lifters will be more than happy to spot you.
I've found a load of information, ideas, motivation, kick in the behind in
Mistress Krista's website.
http://www.stumptuous.com/cms/index.php
I know everybody knows about that website... but if you don't READ!!
Will~