EPISODE · May 31, 2022 · 39 MIN
TT17: Does Strong In The Gym Mean You Are Actually Strong?
from Training Talks
If you ever try to find out how much you should lift for your age or weight and you’re just a regular person in a regular gym you’ll get the impression everyone around you is weak. But the guys discuss whether or not everyone is as weak as the metrics would suggest.Time Stamps:00:17 The guys talk strength metrics02:35 Why the weight you can lift is limited by your technique03:35 Should we judge by training age?05:00 The guys look at the numbers08:35 Why every exercise isn’t comparable to the others11:35 Should we judge strength relative to bodyweight?13:15 But what if you’re overweight but can lift a lot?18:00 Does it all come down to bodyweight? Or is strength absolute?21:04 Do you need both relative and absolute strength as a measure?22:40 How Richard manipulates the strength scale to hit targets24:25 What about grip strength?26:16 It comes back to relative and absolute strength30:19 Is the overhead press a better strength measure than the bench press?You can now contact us at:Email: [email protected]: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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If you ever try to find out how much you should lift for your age or weight and you’re just a regular person in a regular gym you’ll get the impression everyone around you is weak. But the guys discuss whether or not everyone is as weak as the metrics would suggest.Time Stamps:00:17 The guys talk strength metrics02:35 Why the weight you can lift is limited by your technique03:35 Should we judge by training age?05:00 The guys look at the numbers08:35 Why every exercise isn’t comparable to the others11:35 Should we judge strength relative to bodyweight?13:15 But what if you’re overweight but can lift a lot?18:00 Does it all come down to bodyweight? Or is strength absolute?21:04 Do you need both relative and absolute strength as a measure?22:40 How Richard manipulates the strength scale to hit targets24:25 What about grip strength?26:16 It comes back to relative and absolute strength30:19 Is the overhead press a better strength measure than the bench press?You can now contact us at:Email: [email protected]: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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