Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit over Simply Lowering Them
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Re: Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit over Simply Lowering Them
#2I feel a little silly asking this, but how do you lower a weight without lifting it first? What does it mean to do eccentric-only exercises?
Re: Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit over Simply Lowering Them
#3I'll keep doing full range of motion squats instead of trying to rig up a jack to lift the bar back up to the hooks. The sample size on this stufy was quite small and only a single exercise was performed. THis isn't enough to get me to change my lifting routine.
Re: Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit over Simply Lowering Them
#4I feel a little silly asking this, but how do you lower a weight without lifting it first? What does it mean to do eccentric-only exercises?
One example is a technique used by people who are building up their strength to do pull-ups.
Instead of performing a regular pull-up, jump up and hold yourself in the "up" position on the bar. Next, lower yourself very slowly.
It's half a pull-up. Still provides exercise. Doable by people not strong/light enough for a full pull-up.
Re: Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit over Simply Lowering Them
#5I feel a little silly asking this, but how do you lower a weight without lifting it first? What does it mean to do eccentric-only exercises?
I do eccentric exercises on my legs with common gym machines. I might contract both my hamstrings and then go eccentric with just one of them. It's not eccentric-only but the eccentric load is twice the concentric load.
Re: Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit over Simply Lowering Them
#6I feel a little silly asking this, but how do you lower a weight without lifting it first? What does it mean to do eccentric-only exercises?
One example is a technique used by people who are building up their strength to do pull-ups. Instead of performing a regular pull-up, jump up and hold yourself in the "up" position on the bar. Next, lower yourself very slowly. It's half a pull-up. Still provides exercise. Doable by people not strong/light enough for a full pull-up.
I used to try this, slowly lowering on an arm hang, but it hurts A LOT. Do you know possibly why?
Re: Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit over Simply Lowering Them
#7Earlier quoted context omitted.
One example is a technique used by people who are building up their strength to do pull-ups. Instead of performing a regular pull-up, jump up and hold yourself in the "up" position on the bar. Next, lower yourself very slowly. It's half a pull-up. Still provides exercise. Doable by people not strong/light enough for a full pull-up.
I used to try this, slowly lowering on an arm hang, but it hurts A LOT. Do you know possibly why?
Because you're weak. Keep doing them and eventually it won't hurt, and even later it will feel good.
Re: Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit over Simply Lowering Them
#8I feel a little silly asking this, but how do you lower a weight without lifting it first? What does it mean to do eccentric-only exercises?
One example is a technique used by people who are building up their strength to do pull-ups. Instead of performing a regular pull-up, jump up and hold yourself in the "up" position on the bar. Next, lower yourself very slowly. It's half a pull-up. Still provides exercise. Doable by people not strong/light enough for a full pull-up.
I've had great success with doing this weighted
Re: Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit over Simply Lowering Them
#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
I used to try this, slowly lowering on an arm hang, but it hurts A LOT. Do you know possibly why?
Because you're weak. Keep doing them and eventually it won't hurt, and even later it will feel good.
> Keep doing them and eventually it won't hurt
That's terrible advice lol
Re: Scientists Find That Lifting Weights Offers No Benefit over Simply Lowering Them
#10Earlier quoted context omitted.
Because you're weak. Keep doing them and eventually it won't hurt, and even later it will feel good.
> Keep doing them and eventually it won't hurt That's terrible advice lol
OK then, stay weak.
I mean, if it's an actual injury it should be quite obvious.
Really it was a silly question.
If you like, I can write you a referral to a twitter physician if my hacker news comment advice isn't good enough, and you want a second opinion.