Thought this would be a fun idea for a thread, and maybe get us some good nuggets of info along the way. What is the best piece of training advice you ever got, and what is the worst? WORST: Do Sets of 5 For Strength The person that told me this meant well, and IN CONTEXT this makes sense, but as…

I think he may have had gloves too.

I do recall his pants looked better than that silly looking PL suit he was wearing for squats.

[image] carlbm: But I think if you are running a dedicate 6 weeks flat out programme that you never miss a day of is different to running say 531 where you’re averaging 3 sessions a week over a month. I’ve found that certain style programs lend themselves to needing deloads. PR sets, in part…

Worst: XX is the best lift. There is no best lift or lifting modality. BB works well for some and not others. I’ve found I get more out of DL than squat, but, I’m also long limbed and lean… The same thing may not apply to a short lifter with a belly. Best: Mobility is essential as you age. I can’t …

Worst: “don’t work out to gain bulk. It will only turn to fat when you get older” I can’t tell you how many of my family members told me that Best: “you need to eat, boy. You ain’t never gonna get no size lessen you eat” Turned me from a hard gainer 170 pounder to 230 pounds of sexy beast

[image] cyclonengineer: we should rename hardgainer to “needs more food” There seems little doubt that lack of sufficient feedings (amount and frequency) is usually very lacking in those who consider themselves as “hardgainers”. And sure they are correct. It is “hard” to “gain” muscle if you …

Moving this to the flame free thread so this one doesn’t get derailed.

I posted about this in the bad cues section, but the worst advice I’ve ever had was the guy who first told me to arch my back on squats. Fucked me up for years. The best lifting advice is something I’ve posted about several times, especially recently. “Don’t pin your shoulders back.” Thanks agai…

[image] flappinit: it’s just YOU stopping yourself Best quote ever. I’ve read that most people stop a set at 40% of their capability. Somewhere in their brain, it’s telling them to stop. Maybe has to do with leaving something in the tank in case you have to fight a bear. But the real chall…

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I think we should rename hardgainer to “needs more food”

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