Technique

[creekrat]

Been doing my part to help anyone at my gym who will let me and I've noticed a trend. Poor technique when doing their lifts. This is caused by a lot of things. Improper guidance from high school coaches who are ignorant, worried about the weight they're throwing around, etc. When I quit worrying about the number and started focusing on technique I noticed bigger gains faster than ever. One of the biggest roadblocks to using proper technique is the subjects own mind and pride. If they've been using poor technique for any period of time they notice a significant negative effect in the amount of weight they can lift. This is the first thing I tell the people I'm helping. Using proper techniques also greatly diminishes the likelihood of injury