Light Weight vs Heavy Weight.
There’s no doubt that lifting heavy is an effective way of building great strength. For a bodybuilder or lifter first starting out, powerlifting is certainly a great avenue to go down. It’s great for building a strong foundation as well as building a great deal of mass to boot. When you’re lifting heavy your strength and power will undoubtedly increase and with it your confidence in your lifts.
Many new bodybuilders are always asking that same question: should they lift heavy or should they lift light? There are different schools of thought where heavy and light lifting are concerned. For a person looking to get shredded, powerlifting may not seem the most ideal point of entry for getting the perfect body. Though powerlifting is a lot more about how much you can lift rather than experiencing hypertrophy, it does have its distinct benefits. No matter what anyone says, building strength is just as important as building muscle.
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On the other hand, there are many inexperienced lifters that are under the impression that lifting lighter weights will lead to a leaner and meaner form. While light weights are sure to have some kind of effect on body, lifting too light will ultimately lead to a dead end road. In an endeavor that’s as much about symmetry and proportion as it is about building muscle, a compromise has to be made in order to see desired results.
Sometimes it takes the wisdom of a veteran to learn exactly how they should proceed with their shredding endeavor. One of the best vets that’s always represented well on this website is the experienced and talented Ric Drasin. We can’t get enough of this guy – but with veteran and expert advice like this, it’s easy to see why. Take a listen to some of the advice he has about lifting heavy versus lifting light.
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