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September 2nd, 2010 by admin | Filed under Uncategorized.Bodybuilding and forced repetitions seem to go hand in hand, but this is not necessarily true. Many bodybuilders believe they have to push themselves harder and harder with as many repetitions as possible. Forced repetitions mean that you can do the sets of exercises easier than you could so you keep on going.
Forced repetitions can lead to damaged muscles. This is why most bodybuilders have a training partner. The partner is not there to help you lift the weights, but is there to offer motivation and encouragement. The training partner should do no more than is necessary to allow you to complete three repetitions using the proper form. Forced reps should be avoided until you have mastered the proper form and technique of weightlifting. It is only when you reach the intermediate stage that you should do them until just before you reach muscle exhaustion. When you have become more experienced you will know how to recognize the signs of fatigue in your own body.
The mindset of the bodybuilder is more important than the equipment you use. Thinking positive is how you have to get started. Even before you start your workout, you should stop and think about why you are doing this and what you want to accomplish. This provides the motivation, but you do have to know the proper ways to look after your body when exercising.
Days of weightlifting can get you down if you don’t see immediate results. Sculpting the perfect body takes time and you have to stay positive even during the downtimes.
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