{"id":285042,"date":"2020-11-06T16:59:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T21:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=285042"},"modified":"2020-11-06T17:21:17","modified_gmt":"2020-11-06T22:21:17","slug":"powerlifting-for-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/06\/powerlifting-for-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Powerlifting for Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to be &#8216;happier&#8217; in life, more powerful, more productive, have more creative turbo thoughts, build a more beautiful physique and more, it seems simple: powerlifting is the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-powerlifting-vs-typical-body-building\">What is powerlifting vs typical body building?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/Ni36uqMF?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put, powerlifting is the art of increasing your &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/10\/one-rep-max\/\">one rep max<\/a>&#8216; of any given lift. For example, to squat the maximum amount of weight possible (once). Same goes with <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/deadlift\/\">deadlift<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/04\/how-to-one-rep-max-dumbbell-press\/\">dumbbell press<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/30\/bench-press-gym\/\">bench press<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/31\/how-to-do-a-floor-bench-press\/\">floor press<\/a>, military press, whatever. Don&#8217;t get suckered by the &#8216;rules&#8217; in powerlifting or the competitions or whatever. Powerlifting is mental training; zen-zone practice for yourself, your body, muscles and mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"3\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"738\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-284894\" data-id=\"284894\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-2.08.53-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=1180%2C738&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-2.08.53-PM-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, 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1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"738\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-284896\" data-id=\"284896\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-2.09.17-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=1180%2C738&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-2.09.17-PM-scaled.jpg?w=2560&amp;ssl=1 2560w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-2.09.17-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-2.09.17-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C960&amp;ssl=1 1536w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-2.09.33-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=1568%2C980&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-2.09.33-PM-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C441&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Screen-Shot-2020-11-06-at-2.09.33-PM-scaled.jpg?w=2360&amp;ssl=1 2360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fearless\">Fearless. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/kut7jeTX?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am certain: the body cannot be separated from the mind. Even the Ancient Greeks&#8230; to go to the gymnasium was seen as a thing that all noble citizens of Ancient Greek *had* to do, and even Galen (Roman physician) talked about the importance of physical fitness as well as temperance\/fasting in dietary matters in order to maximize one&#8217;s health. And to me, the best definition of &#8216;happiness&#8217; is the bodily physiological one. Once again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>If you are not physically and physiologically healthy, you cannot be happy. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-pursuit-of-apex-health\">The pursuit of apex health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/OGRtsZ7B?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a quadrillion different forms of physical fitness and exercise out there. Soul Cycle, Yoga, Crossfit, whatever. So why powerlifting? Simply put&#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>It is insanely fun, challenging, and truly gets you into this epic &#8216;zen zone&#8217;. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also according to the barbell strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Avoid &#8216;moderate&#8217; exercise. The best exercise is insanely intense, concentrated, and forceful. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It seems <a href=\"http:\/\/crossfit.com\">CrossFit<\/a> is a good trend; but the reason I don&#8217;t like it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I just don&#8217;t like group fitness classes. To me, I prefer my physical exercise as a solitary individualistic pursuit. Whenever I am in a group fitness class, I feel entrapped.  <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-one-requires-no-motivation-or-discipline-to-powerlifting\">One requires no motivation or discipline to powerlifting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='1180' height='664' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/cMsdgiyh?autoPlay=1&amp;loop=1&amp;muted=1&amp;persistVolume=0&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;hd=0&amp;cover=1' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What drives me? Simple \u00e2\u20ac\u201d my lust for more \u00e2\u20ac\u0153gains\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, my ego, and my personal curiosity\u00e2\u20ac\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>What are my limits? <\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1180\" height=\"759\" data-attachment-id=\"183039\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/f955cffc-ac9f-4bbe-8c01-441917856dbd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F955CFFC-AC9F-4BBE-8C01-441917856DBD.jpeg?fit=1280%2C823&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,823\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Deadlifting 420 pounds (four 45-plates on each side, with a 2.5+5 pounder)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F955CFFC-AC9F-4BBE-8C01-441917856DBD.jpeg?fit=1280%2C823&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F955CFFC-AC9F-4BBE-8C01-441917856DBD.jpeg?resize=1180%2C759&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Deadlifting 420 pounds (four 45-plates on each side, with a 2.5+5 pounder)\" class=\"wp-image-183039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F955CFFC-AC9F-4BBE-8C01-441917856DBD.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F955CFFC-AC9F-4BBE-8C01-441917856DBD.jpeg?resize=1000%2C643&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F955CFFC-AC9F-4BBE-8C01-441917856DBD.jpeg?resize=768%2C494&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/F955CFFC-AC9F-4BBE-8C01-441917856DBD.jpeg?resize=720%2C463&amp;ssl=1 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1180px) 100vw, 1180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/04\/how-to-one-rep-max-dumbbell-press\/\">How to One Rep Max Dumbbell Press<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/02\/how-to-one-rep-max-powerlifting\/\">How to One Rep Max Powerlifting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/31\/how-to-do-a-floor-bench-press\/\">How to Do a Floor Bench Press<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/30\/in-praise-of-heavy-dumbbell-press\/\">In Praise of Heavy Dumbbell Press<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/30\/bench-press-gym\/\">BENCH PRESS GYM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/29\/how-to-squat\/\">How to Squat<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/28\/sumo-deadlift-gym\/\">SUMO DEADLIFT GYM<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/10\/07\/powerlifting-while-fasting\/\">Powerlifting while Fasting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/06\/the-zen-of-powerlifting\/\">The Zen of Powerlifting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/12\/the-empowering-feeling-of-failure\/\">The Empowering Feeling of Failure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/12\/recovery-vs-augmentation\/\">Recovery vs Augmentation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/16\/why-photographers-should-deadlift\/\">Why Photographers Should Deadlift<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/deadlift\/\">How to Deadlift 405+ Pounds<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to be &#8216;happier&#8217; 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