Are Bodybuilders Training Too Heavy?

[Arnold]

Are Bodybuilders Training Too Heavy?

by Christian Duque There is growing concern that bodybuilders are training far too heavy, getting injured, and cutting their amateur and professional careers considerably short. What’s the point for physique-based athletes to lift as heavy as many folks are doing today? Does lifting heavier help you grow bigger muscles? Do high poundages help improve weak […]

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[ruffus]

It seems to me that people in general are not training as hard as they used to. But maybe it is just the gyms i am going to. Back in the 80's and 90's i would see people benching 4-5 plates regularly for example. Now it is more rare.