Lee Labrada shares ways to avoid muscle tears in the gym.
Lee Labrada, a renowned former IFBB bodybuilder, is celebrated for his enduring legacy. Inducted into the IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Hall of Fame in 2004, he boasts approximately 22 professional titles. Furthermore, Labrada is the proud father of Hunter Labrada, a prominent contender in Men’s Open bodybuilding.
Labrada saw a long career of battles with Olympia champions such as Lee Haney and Dorian Yates. Once his time on stage was done, Labrada became CEO of “Labrada Nutrition” and helps others become the best version of themselves. He has continued to share his knowledge and that includes what to avoid when lifting.
“Whether you are an experienced lifter or just starting out, it’s important to understand the limitations of your muscles, tendons, and joints in order to optimized your training journey, both in terms of avoiding injury and increasing results.”
Lee Labrada shared his thoughts and tips on how to avoid serious injuries in the gym.
Lee Labrada Shares Tips On Weightlifting
The most important thought in the gym, according to Lee Labrada, is understanding your limitations. This includes knowing where the end range of motion is when performing certain lifts.
The end range of motion is where your muscle is fully contracted.
“Usually, that means that you’re all the way at the bottom or you’re all the way at the top or lock-out position of an exercise. These are the points where the muscle tendon and the joint itself can be most vulnerable to injury.”
“We want to talk about what you should not do, which is bouncing at the end ranges. This bounce, for example, bouncing the bar off your chest during a bench press can cause a dramatic increase in stress at precisely the point of vulnerability. This is the kind of thing that can lead to a pec tear and that is exactly what you want to avoid.”
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Labrada continued to discuss a safer way to lift weights to protect yourself from harmful injuries.
“A safer method for performing an exercise, and one that can actually increase growth-producing intensity, is to avoid the extreme end ranges all together, which keeps more constant tension on the muscle. So shy away from bouncing at the bottom of the movement or locking out at the top.”
Lee Labrada continues to help others reach their goals in the gym. Recently, he has shared many videos explaining the correct way to do certain things and this talk included how to avoid injury.
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