Do you go over 40# on legwork?

[WD]

I almost always go over 40# on Cathe's leg work. The highest I will go with a barbell though is 75-80 lbs.. 80 for me is pushing it because one time I did this and compromised my form getting the bar up and had a major neck and shoulder injury that lasted a long time from trying to get it up there. I do use my Bowflex to get higher resistance. On most endurance based workouts it is anywhere from 45-65 lbs.. It needs to be taken in slow prgressive steps to avoid injury.
Diane Sue
http://wd.1ww.us

 

[endorphin_junkie]

I have trouble with the bar if it's loaded to more than 55 lbs. At the gym I can get it up and over by myself but ask for assistance getting it off. I love the idea of a weighted vest and a lighter bar but the selection of fitness equipment in my neck of the woods is lacking and the vests are pretty expensive, it's definitely on my list of 'wants'.

Another issue for me personally is the long term cumulative effects of that much compression in the neck and the internal compression created with lifting very heavy. I'm 43 and my last cervical spine x-rays showed two degenerating discs which results in episodic numbness down my arms and into my hands. I like to work out as hard as I can but I also want to work smart so that I can work longer.

Take Care
Laurie

 

[L Sass]

Thanks for that input, but what I really want to know is what, if any, changes did you see in your lower body when you went heavier? Were there really noticeable changes? Is it more pronounced definition? Is it pure strength? Assuming safety is in place somehow, what did you really see when you went heavy?

 

[L Sass]

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