Lifting really low amounts of weight?

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: osubuckeye4
Date: July 16, 2015 at 10:39 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

Bowser said:
Not sure why you guys care what others do in the gym, never has phased me I worry more about myself.
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I used to be like that, had my workout and just kept doing it and ignored everyone around me.
I'm not a chatty Kahty in the gym or anything, but, I've actually picked up quite a few things from occasionally talking to and observing others though. Especailly the guys at my gym who train for Ironmen Triathlon's. Most of the s--- they are doing doesn't apply to my fitness goals, but a few exercises translate quite nicely and I've incorporated them.
Even from this thread, I've actually started to incorporate some of the TUT methodology that Fight Genome and imhungry were posting about.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Sedulous
Date: July 16, 2015 at 12:15 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

I mix in high reps frequently. Sometimes I'll mix them in among my lower rep sets but sometimes I'll do whole workouts with high reps. Mixing it up like that is a great way to build muscle if that's your goal. Workouts get stagnant fast so high reps is a great way to mix it up. However, I still push myself, maybe even harder, with high rep workouts.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: mmajunkco
Date: August 03, 2015 at 07:17 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

There are some meta analysis comparing really a lot of studies on this. As long as you're in a reasonable rep-range between 1 and 20 it really doesn't matter much for strength or hypertrophy.
I'd do 5-12 repetitions, whatever you like more.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: DeliciousDan
Date: August 09, 2015 at 11:33 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

Feels good to do some light lifting man. I lift 4 to 5 times a week and lifting heavy weights is serious stress, sometimes i will just grab a couple 70 lb dumbells and just do a few sets of 12-15 reps, just feels good man.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: cobra_punch
Date: August 09, 2015 at 11:45 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

DeliciousDan said:
Feels good to do some light lifting man. I lift 4 to 5 times a week and lifting heavy weights is serious stress, sometimes i will just grab a couple 70 lb dumbells and just do a few sets of 12-15 reps, just feels good man.
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P.O.Y.L.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JW1978
Date: August 12, 2015 at 12:22 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

Well, this thread describes me yesterday. I went back to the gym after over 9 weeks out due to an injury (ruptured cyst that resulted in a terrible infection, "10" level pain, multiple visits with specialists, and an all-around sh*tty summer), and my max lifts, at best, were the kind of weights that I used to warm up with!
I don't think that I pushed myself too hard, but then again, I was kind of disappointed with not being able to hit my desired weights (at all) and coming up short on my rep goals (a few times). I feel great today, both for the fact that I got back into the gym and the general "day after" feeling that I'd become used to. But I had trouble keeping motivated
while
I was in the gym. I forced my way through my workout, but I couldn't shake the frustration and resulting desire to skip sets, reps and even full exercises. I didn't ... but it really took a lot to push through the full workout. This is worse than coming back from my shoulder injury--at least then, I was in the gym rehabbing the shoulder and keeping with a routine. This injury, with the wound, kept me out of the gym, from running, and caused me to miss the second half of my softball season. The only physical activity I've done was learning to golf. I feel like I'm starting from where I was at four or five years ago. It's not that I care what other people think -- I couldn't care less about that. But *I* know where I was at just a year or two ago, and the fact that I'm literally struggling to lift half as much as what I'd run through in a normal workout can be a little demotivating.
I did get a little bit of laugh out of the thought that people saw me benching with 50# dumbbells, when I look like I can do much more than that. I can't wait to do curls with the "lady weights."

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Jak
Date: August 12, 2015 at 12:41 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

JW1978 said:
Well, this thread describes me yesterday. I went back to the gym after over 9 weeks out due to an injury
I did get a little bit of laugh out of the thought that people saw me benching with 50# dumbbells, when I look like I can do much more than that. I can't wait to do curls with the "lady weights."
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I usually limit how far I will drop with my squats because of torn knees.
The other day for some reason I got self conscious of myself and dropped fully down(with a light weight). Instantly aggravated the nerve under the patella(knee cap) and is still aching a week later.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JW1978
Date: August 12, 2015 at 12:57 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

Jak said:
I usually limit how far I will drop with my squats because of torn knees.
The other day for some reason I got self conscious of myself and dropped fully down(with a light weight). Instantly aggravated the nerve under the patella(knee cap) and is still aching a week later.
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I guess if there's a silver lining to my injury, it's that it won't have a lasting impact like joint injuries do. Knees aren't anything to mess with though. You can't run or walk, that really will put a damper on things. One cardinal rule that I have for lifting is to stay safe! I'd rather keep with it with the lower weights or limited sets than do nothing at all. I've done that this summer, and Netflix/PS3 are only fun for "so long."

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Fight Magnet
Date: August 12, 2015 at 07:59 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

osubuckeye4 said:
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Even from this thread, I've actually started to incorporate some of the TUT methodology that Fight Genome and imhungry were posting about.
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Hows that going?
The thing I should've added to my OP is when you start to control the cadence of your reps/sets you're forced to use better form; and, subsequently, less weight. You also eliminate momentum which allows you to work the muscle you're hoping to target more efficiently.
So even though you're using less weight you're working the muscle more efficiently or harder. It's also easier on the joints.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: cobra_punch
Date: August 12, 2015 at 08:14 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

(except for injury recovery)
gimmick training is gimmick.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Frank7
Date: August 13, 2015 at 08:03 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

It might be funny but I do light weight lifting when I'm feeling lazy. Yeah, I have to go to gym but I feel lazy there sometimes. Thats all about it, buddies.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TapEmOut
Date: August 14, 2015 at 10:25 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

Sometimes, I lift my coffee cup repeatedly to mouth level in order to drink the coffee inside.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Spidy
Date: August 14, 2015 at 02:52 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

TapEmOut said:
Sometimes, I lift my coffee cup repeatedly to mouth level in order to drink the coffee inside.
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Deez Nuts?

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: TapEmOut
Date: August 14, 2015 at 02:58 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

Spidy said:
Deez Nuts?
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Sure...

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CardioKing
Date: August 15, 2015 at 01:14 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

You can't get a good workout worrying about other people's workouts.
Most people are clueless at to form and how to reach their goals. After all, its not what they are trained to do professionally.
A lot of people avoid over exerting themselves. I don't know why, never cared to ask.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: osubuckeye4
Date: August 17, 2015 at 10:21 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/lifting-really-low-amounts-of-weight.66657/

"Fight Genome" said:
Hows that going?
The thing I should've added to my OP is when you start to control the cadence of your reps/sets you're forced to use better form; and, subsequently, less weight. You also eliminate momentum which allows you to work the muscle you're hoping to target more efficiently.
So even though you're using less weight you're working the muscle more efficiently or harder. It's also easier on the joints.
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It's going well.
I was actually having some minor problems with my left shoulder, and lowering the weight/increasing the reps has helped with it.
I've cut my lifting in general back a bit and have been doing a lot more pool and road work.
I've also completely cut soda and sugary fruit drinks out of my diet (going on week 7 now). Pretty much down to just water, tea, beer and low sodium V8 (which I occasionally mix with vodka). Oh, I do treat myself to coffee (black, which I add 1 Sweet n' Low too) on Friday mornings as well.
Next step will be watching my macros a bit closer... but one thing at a time.
All in all, going well.
There have been a ton more people at my gym as of late. It's mostly high school and college kids, who will probably be gone when school and sports start back up in a week or two here (fingers crossed... I hate it when my gym is crowded).