
Originally Posted by
makingwaves
After the typical ego based strength workouts and lots of minor injuries and torn pec/delt, I started training. The mentality of training is best injury prevention. Training has goals and you can't be successful if you get hurt. Secondly, train at 70 to 100% of 6 rep max. This keeps you inside your limits and making progress. Resist the ego when it says go for it. As you age and when ON your connective tissues just don't keep pace plus your ego gets a little more persuasive.