Should form be kept strict, or is little cheating okay since it allows more weights?
should the reps be done in slow motion, swinging like a lunatic, or something in between?
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Should form be kept strict, or is little cheating okay since it allows more weights?
should the reps be done in slow motion, swinging like a lunatic, or something in between?
It's funny because I've actually seen guys do this.Quote:
Originally posted by MuscleGuru
swinging like a lunatic
Strict form...proper technique...ALWAYS!!!
It's acceptable, on occasion, the cheat the last rep up or have your spotter help you in order to totally fatique the muscle.
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There's a time and a place for cheating and it's not with weights or with food.
I agree with Pete about the last rep...key phrase: on occasion.
You would be surprised if you checked your ego at the door and lifted perhaps less weight but with better form, what you can do in a limited amount of time to your body.
allright, thanks
but lets take alternating bicep curls for example
how should this be done, very slowly without moving back, or moving just a little to put on another 5lbs or so?
Seated...slightly inclined...slowly...one arm at a time. It doesn't matter if you have to use 15lb dumbells. Proper technique is paramount.
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you think seated is better than standing?for the curls?
For alternate dumbell curls...yes definately.
what's your complete bicep workout?
thanks.
Seated curls IMO allows for less cheating and I use these eow to change the tempo of my biceps workout.
It looks like this
EZ bar curls 3 x 8 reps
Seated/standing DB curls 3 x 8
Concentration curl 3 x 8
Strict form should be used at all time as it helps prevent injury.I,ve seen guys do curls and it looked more like they were working backs out
yea i know what you mean about backs working back
looks kinda funny, but lately i am thinking that it might be a better way
not "swinging like a lunatic" but slight cheating might be better
Only if it is controlled cheating otherwise you,ll end up with an injury
Never sacrifice form for weight where a compound movement is involved because of the risk of injury. Also jerking movements and swinging can cause functional imbalances that can take their toll later. Sure a little back will help you on the last curl rep(though a good partner spot is better) but follow this rule...If you can possibly cause an injury then don't!
way to go guys ..... that says it ....Bump