Training myths?

[vinylgroover]

Ever since i started lifting weights, one thing about our sport that has been a constant source of aggravation is the many myths that surround training. Here are some.

1. That a muscle can be hit at different 'angles'

2. Preacher curls will 'fill' the gap between the elbow and bicep.

3. Higher reps will increase definition.

4. That isolation movements will help 'shape' the muscle

5. leg extensions will separate or define the quads.

Please feel free to add to the list. It may give those starting out a valuable insight into much of the bullshit that can surround the sport at times.

 

[COL KURTZ]

1. The body doesn't start burning fat until 15 minutes into your cardio

2. Carbs at night make you fat

3. Leg extensions to add separation in the quads

4. Behind the neck pulldowns to get a better contraction

5. Hundreds of crunches to give you a six pack

5. Roids are deadly

 

[strong island]

Ever since i started lifting weights, one thing about our sport that has been a constant source of aggravation is the many myths that surround training. Here are some.

1. That a muscle can be hit at different 'angles'

2. Preacher curls will 'fill' the gap between the elbow and bicep.

3. Higher reps will increase definition.

4. That isolation movements will help 'shape' the muscle

5. leg extensions will separate or define the quads.

Please feel free to add to the list. It may give those starting out a valuable insight into much of the bullshit that can surround the sport at times.

Number one is not a myth.

 

[The Shadow]

lol @ some of the Myths listed....

 

[needsize]

Re: Re: Training myths?

Number one is not a myth.

I agree, otherwise all those dudes that only flat bench would all have well balanced chests, instead of the granny tits most seem to get!

 

[Thaibox]

Also agree that #1 shouldn't be included, other than that....

1. Squatting below parallel is bad for your knees

2. Olympic lifts will not make you grow

3. Big muscles slow you down

4. Leg presses are just as effective as squats

5. You cannot deadlift with two crushed discs(what my physical therapist told me 5 years ago) I'm dead'ing 515 now so

6. Chicks don't dig big muscles

 

[doubles1]

this is a huge one for newbies

1. Training chest, bis, and tris 5 days a week will make you huge...

 

[strong island]

5. You cannot deadlift with two crushed discs(what my physical therapist told me 5 years ago) I'm dead'ing 515 now so

NICE! Karma for you mang

 

[ZZuluZ]

1.) You have to train to failure
2.) You have to hit each body part once a week

-Zulu

 

[Mjollnir]

#117: Dumbbell (other otherwise) pullovers will 'expand your ribcage'.