Comments on: The BIGGEST Mistakes New Lifters Make http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/ Workout routines, video tutorials and fitness articles that produce results Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:41:29 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Vic Magary http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-3714 Vic Magary Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:54:05 +0000 http://www.gymjunkies.com/?p=1855#comment-3714 Thanks, Joe! Thanks, Joe!

]]> By: JOE http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-3689 JOE Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:48:22 +0000 http://www.gymjunkies.com/?p=1855#comment-3689 Hey Vic, I like your site. I am a big fan of basic exercises done with good form. I love variety, but I always make my way back to the basics. To answer your question, here is a whole page of coaching quotes for you. <a href="http://www.greatest-inspirational-quotes.com/inspirational-quotes-on-coaching.html" rel="nofollow">Inspirational Coaching Quotes.</a> JOE Hey Vic,

I like your site. I am a big fan of basic exercises done with good form. I love variety, but I always make my way back to the basics. To answer your question, here is a whole page of coaching quotes for you.

Inspirational Coaching Quotes.

JOE

]]> By: Vic Magary http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-3262 Vic Magary Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:01:41 +0000 http://www.gymjunkies.com/?p=1855#comment-3262 Awww. You're making me blush. :) Thanks, Lisa. Awww. You’re making me blush. :)

Thanks, Lisa.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-3228 Lisa Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:29:34 +0000 http://www.gymjunkies.com/?p=1855#comment-3228 If I was only given 3 wishes... ONE wish would be to TRAIN IN PERSON WITH YOU! I hope your clients know how lucky they are! HA! of course they do... Thanks VIC as always... xoL If I was only given 3 wishes… ONE wish would be to TRAIN IN PERSON WITH YOU! I hope your clients know how lucky they are! HA! of course they do… Thanks VIC as always… xoL

]]> By: Vic Magary http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-3153 Vic Magary Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:07:17 +0000 http://www.gymjunkies.com/?p=1855#comment-3153 I haven't used a trap bar for deadlifts, either. But I have used dumbbells, which I imagine will give a similar effect. Both the trap bar and dumbbells are worth a try. I haven’t used a trap bar for deadlifts, either. But I have used dumbbells, which I imagine will give a similar effect. Both the trap bar and dumbbells are worth a try.

]]> By: Rambodoc http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-3151 Rambodoc Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:48:44 +0000 http://www.gymjunkies.com/?p=1855#comment-3151 For such tall people who are complaining of problems with the deadlift, I would think a trap bar would also be good, though I have never used one. In fact, I haven't even SEEN one! :-) For such tall people who are complaining of problems with the deadlift, I would think a trap bar would also be good, though I have never used one. In fact, I haven’t even SEEN one! :-)

]]> By: Vic Magary http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-3147 Vic Magary Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:59:13 +0000 http://www.gymjunkies.com/?p=1855#comment-3147 Right on! The lower position will place more emphasis on the legs and less on the lower back, but this does not mean it is a wrong way to do the movement. It's just another way to do the movement. :) Right on! The lower position will place more emphasis on the legs and less on the lower back, but this does not mean it is a wrong way to do the movement. It’s just another way to do the movement. :)

]]> By: Vic Magary http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-3146 Vic Magary Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:57:13 +0000 http://www.gymjunkies.com/?p=1855#comment-3146 You are correct, in that a very tall person will often be at a leverage disadvantage when doing the deadlift. Also, the diameter of the plates can be a factor. Ideally the bar should start at about the middle of the shin. You may be able to place the plates you are using on something (like other plates if they won't roll off) to bring the bar up to the middle of the shins. The deadlift can be performed by taller people. But having a qualified coach check your form might be a good thing. You are correct, in that a very tall person will often be at a leverage disadvantage when doing the deadlift. Also, the diameter of the plates can be a factor. Ideally the bar should start at about the middle of the shin. You may be able to place the plates you are using on something (like other plates if they won’t roll off) to bring the bar up to the middle of the shins.

The deadlift can be performed by taller people. But having a qualified coach check your form might be a good thing.

]]> By: Vic Magary http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-3145 Vic Magary Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:54:15 +0000 http://www.gymjunkies.com/?p=1855#comment-3145 You are correct in that a neutral spine alignment is what we are after. In my experience, having clients look straight down causes the neck to droop or worse - the client "chin pecks" toward the floor. Placing the gaze a few feet in front usually gets things aligned properly. You are correct in that a neutral spine alignment is what we are after. In my experience, having clients look straight down causes the neck to droop or worse – the client “chin pecks” toward the floor. Placing the gaze a few feet in front usually gets things aligned properly.

]]> By: Vic Magary http://www.gymjunkies.com/weightlifting-mistakes/comment-page-1/#comment-3144 Vic Magary Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:52:19 +0000 http://www.gymjunkies.com/?p=1855#comment-3144 I've seen this one before and couldn't agree more! I’ve seen this one before and couldn’t agree more!

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