I've read a lot of advice around here saying that you should lift as heavy as possible and do less reps if necessary. When I lift, I usually do the opposite. When I bench, for example, I don't raise the weight unless I can do 3 sets of 10 at the current weight. Once I can do 3 sets of 10 at a specific weight, I add 10 pounds the next time.
I notice the guys in there who do lots of weight and few reps usually look more like body builders than athletes. What I mean is that they have these big, bulky muscles that don't quite look natural. When you look at a professional boxer or athlete, their bodies have a more natural look, as opposed to body builders, who have bulkier muscles and look like they take steroids.
I notice the guys in there who do lots of weight and few reps usually look more like body builders than athletes. What I mean is that they have these big, bulky muscles that don't quite look natural. When you look at a professional boxer or athlete, their bodies have a more natural look, as opposed to body builders, who have bulkier muscles and look like they take steroids.