Here’s our first edition of the Wednesday Whyyyyy!
Here’s what you need to know about it:
1. There will be 5 y’s in the Whyyyyy!
2. There’s a lot of misinformation and noise in the fitness sphere, and each week we’ll look to hack away at the dross and give you some good, real information and encouragement. Let’s start with a big one: “lifting heavy weights makes you bulky.”
First thing’s first: “heavy” is always relative. One athlete’s heavy weight is another’s moderate weight, and that also varies by exercise. So the word ‘heavy’ in this construct is already on shaky ground.
Secondly, increased “bulk” is almost always the product of a deliberate caloric surplus and macronutrient intake coupled with a specific type of weightlifting stimulus. It’s very rare for an athlete to accidentally stumble into a bulky appearance. In fifteen years of training over 1000 men and women, we’ve seen maybe one or two outliers in this regard.
Finally, we want to talk about the benefits that come with lifting weights. Aside from the obvious gains in strength, lifting “heavy” (close to your own capacity on a particular movement) can improve your bone density, boost your metabolism, and increase your fat-burning capacity.
So, when WE talk about lifting heavy, we’re focusing on building a healthier, more resilient body. Want to learn more? Have any questions on this topic? Hit us up in the DM or in the comments below 👇👇👇
