Re:How to Build Muscle
by interrrested on Saturday October 01, 2016 @12:33PM
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Why avoid personal trainers ? While I do agree but how to get proper form ?
IMHO, a lot of time spent studying proper form by watching YouTube videos (Scott Hermann, BuffDudes, Layne Norton, ...) will help you a lot more. A lot of this is mental; it's you figuring things out. I don't think PTs are good teachers. But I've learned a lot from watching these guys over and over again.
All that and learn to love the squat. Paused ATG. Squats make everything better.
Re:How to Build Muscle
by baytrailcat on Saturday October 01, 2016 @03:01PM
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Youtube is a great resource to find a general consensus of the common wisdom.
You can also record yourself with a tripod and camera and watch later.
Another way to learn is to watch other people (People who look like they know what they are doing) in the gym. If you are the outgoing type, you can spark a conversation with them and ask them to watch your form (or spot your lifts). You get lot of practical knowledge this way.
Form is everything. If you cannot do the reps with proper form (and breathing), reduce the load till you can, then slowly progress. It is worth it.
After about 6 months +- you'll plateau. This is good.
Switch over to a 5x5 program like StrongLifts. Read about proper form. Watch YouTube videos about proper form. Ask about proper form. Avoid personal trainers and do this yourself.
I like the SL app since I can mentally check out and just think about form.
Learn to love the squat. Never skip your warmups.
Go from there.