MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
1872: Eight Benefits of Lifting With Light Weight
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight reasons why lifting light weights can accelerate your progress.
- One of the BEST things you can do to develop your muscles, and an amazing body, is to LIFT with lightweight! (2:15)
- Eight Benefits of Lifting with Light Weight.
- #1 – Better form. (7:30)
- #2 - Easier to connect to target muscles. (10:40)
- #3 - Lower injury risk. (15:42)
- #4 - The pump (higher reps). (19:03)
- #5 - Strength stamina. (22:41)
- #6 - Explosive training. (26:00)
- #7 - Slower reps value. (29:35)
- #8 - Easy on the joints. (32:14)
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