{"id":150262,"date":"2019-06-22T18:27:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-23T01:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=150262"},"modified":"2019-06-22T18:36:31","modified_gmt":"2019-06-23T01:36:31","slug":"max-out-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/22\/max-out-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Max Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A thought when at the gym today:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is our goal with physical fitness and life?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Maxing out and\/or training until failure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are many different theories of working out, especially in the realm of bodybuilding vs powerlifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bodybuilding is about getting the most epic muscles and muscle mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powerlifting is about lifting the most weight off the ground as you possibly can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aims and ultimate goals are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With bodybuilding, a lot of bodybuilders \u00e2\u20ac\u0153train until failure\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (perform repetitions of heavy weights until they can no longer lift any more), in order<\/em> to maximize their muscular mass growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With powerlifting, the goal is to see what your ultimate \u00e2\u20ac\u0153one rep max\u00e2\u20ac\u009d can become \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and there are different techniques and theories on how to get you there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I cannot speak for bodybuilding, but at least my goal in powerlifting is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To never stop getting stronger.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And I measure strength in a purely physics-based approach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ability for my body to lift [x] amount of weight off the ground.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And to me, happiness isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t the ultimate goal of being able to lift \u00e2\u20ac\u0153X\u00e2\u20ac\u009d amount of weight. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not \u00e2\u20ac\u0153happier\u00e2\u20ac\u009d being able to deadlift 405, compared to when I could deadlift 300, compared to when I could deadlift 200, compared to when I could deadlift 100 pounds. I was happiest when I perceived growth \u00e2\u20ac\u201d preferably \u00e2\u20ac\u0153week over week.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d The simple measure was this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I increase my one rep max by 5 pounds every week, into perpetuity?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And for me the greatest joy isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t the ultimate amount of weight I can lift, it is the joy of becoming stronger this week than I was last week, or becoming stronger today compared to me yesterday!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I attempt \u00e2\u20ac\u0153one rep max\u00e2\u20ac\u009d workouts everyday?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I personally believe that we have not yet discovered the limits of the human body. It used to be believed a 4 minute mile was physically impossible for humans, and then we did it. Same with 500 kilogram deadlift (Eddie Hall). Same with becoming a billionaire \u00e2\u20ac\u201d perhaps we will witness a trillionaire in our lifetimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do our bodies become physically stronger? My theory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every workout, you attempt to lift a heavier weight than you did before. And in-between workouts, rest, recovery, and nutrition (eating lots of meat and protein).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Now the point of debates include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. How much rest do we need between our workouts in order to maximize our strength?<\/li>
  2. How often should we \u00e2\u20ac\u0153max out\u00e2\u20ac\u009d our lifts?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve actually discovered that you can max out however often you want \u00e2\u20ac\u201d as long as you have enough rest, strength, and willpower. For some of us, we can max out everyday. Some of us can perhaps max out once a week. But what I want to emphasize is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We are capable more than what we believe we are capable of. And also avoid any pseudo-science that you hear in physical fitness and science \u00e2\u20ac\u201d most of it is bunk.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    For example, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been experimenting making out my deadlift as often as I can \u00e2\u20ac\u201d sometimes everyday, and sometimes with a day of rest in-between. But I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve pretty much been hitting the gym 7 days a week, and always maxing out my lifts (deadlift, squat, dumbbell press) with quite good success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example, – Monday: Max deadlift, and max dumbbell press – Tuesday: Mad squats, max dumbbell press – Wednesday: Max deadlift – Thursday: Max squats, max dumbbell press – Friday: Max deadlift – Saturday: Max deadlift – Sunday: Max dumbbell press<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And honestly at this point, I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t like sticking to a routine or following any rules. All I do is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Go to the gym everyday (because I love it and enjoy it, not as a strange sense of duty).<\/li>
    2. Challenge myself to the max everyday at the gym. Attempt to max out, and to always push my body to the next level. If I am unable to perform a certain lift (failure), I stop working out, shower, go home, and the next time I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m in the gym, I attempt the same weight again, until I can accomplish it!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Failure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      I really hate the word failure<\/em>, as it is tinged with this negative moralistic and ethical thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Better to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Lack of strength (this time) to perform exercise \u00e2\u20ac\u0153X\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      For example, if I try a 105 pound dumbbell press and I cannot lift up the weight, I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get sad or upset. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m actually quite glad that I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m pushing myself to the limit \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and now I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m glad that I have the knowledge that (currently) my maximum lift for dumbbell press is 105. So that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s my new goal \u00e2\u20ac\u201d to strive to successfully lift 105 (once), and then once I can do it \u00e2\u20ac\u201d work myself up until 110. Then in the future, keep pushing myself until I can do 120, then 125, then 130, 135, etc …<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be scared!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      My 4 year old niece Amelia loves to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Samchon [uncle]\u00e2\u20ac\u201d don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be scared!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      The problem a lot of people face in the gym is this \u00e2\u20ac\u201d fear of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153injury\u00e2\u20ac\u009d or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153hurting yourself\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. My theory is that this is a big conspiracy to get you to hire trainers, buy fitness magazines, use strange exercise machines, etc. It is essentially a fear tactic to prevent you from attempting epic shit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For example, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve never used a weight lifting belt, wrist-hand straps, knee wraps, special weight lifting shoes, or any of these funny accessories for weight lifting and never will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Everyone told me that I would \u00e2\u20ac\u0153injure\u00e2\u20ac\u009d myself, and would always criticize my form or whatever. And I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Never let the scare tactics of others discourage you, or prevent you from attempting epic shit. Only listen to yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      In fact, the best way to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153encourage\u00e2\u20ac\u009d yourself is to simply ignore or stay away from the discouragement or others (via negativa strategy from Nassim Taleb). I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve also purposefully avoided reading anything online with powerlifting theory \u00e2\u20ac\u201d it will discourage you more than encourage you, as with almost all modern media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      My rule of thumb:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Never consume any media with advertising in it, or else you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re getting suckered somewhere.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Conclusion: Maxing out in life\u00c2\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Perhaps this is also an apt theory on life \u00e2\u20ac\u201d strive to max out in life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Because truth be told, at least with physical fitness \u00e2\u20ac\u201d nobody is gonna care about how buff or strong you are, as there will always be Arnold, Ronnie Coleman, and Eddie Hall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is better:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Max out in your physical fitness, in order to embolden you to max out in your artistic, creative, and personal life!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      MAX OUT!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      ERIC <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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