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My last round of workouts included bench presses. I worked my way up to a weight I was comfortable at doing 10 reps per set. My new workouts also included bench presses, but only 8 reps and when you hit 8, you increase your weight.
When I am using a barbell I have to add ten pounds at a time, because of the plates I have. I thought it would be no problem. After all, in my last six weeks of workouts I had increased the weight several times with no problem.
Except last week, when I laid on the bench and lifted the bar, or tried to, I couldn’t. So I asked @chris_sarno to spot me. Not only did he help me, he gave me a couple of corrections in my form. Today, even though I stayed at the same weight, I asked for his help again. I didn’t need him to help me lift this time, just to be there to make sure I didn’t drop a bar on myself. And to jump in if I did falter.
In life, it’s not always easy for me to ask for help. I tend to take on the world, and even when the weight of everything I’m doing is crushing me, I’m not quick to reach out. I’m a little stubborn, a lot independent and never want to admit that I can’t handle things myself. But that’s just pride.
What’s the point of adding so much weight that rather than crushing it, I get crushed? There is no shame in asking for help. Whether it be someone taking some of the weight, correcting my form, or just being there to make sure I don’t crash and burn.
What areas of your life are carrying too much weight in? Emotionally, mentally, physically? Don’t be stubborn like me. If it’s too heavy, reach out, and ask for help. Don’t let pride tell you that you need to do it yourself, or that it will be an inconvenience if you ask someone to help you. Ask for help, and you’ll end up stronger than when you started!
When I am using a barbell I have to add ten pounds at a time, because of the plates I have. I thought it would be no problem. After all, in my last six weeks of workouts I had increased the weight several times with no problem.
Except last week, when I laid on the bench and lifted the bar, or tried to, I couldn’t. So I asked @chris_sarno to spot me. Not only did he help me, he gave me a couple of corrections in my form. Today, even though I stayed at the same weight, I asked for his help again. I didn’t need him to help me lift this time, just to be there to make sure I didn’t drop a bar on myself. And to jump in if I did falter.
In life, it’s not always easy for me to ask for help. I tend to take on the world, and even when the weight of everything I’m doing is crushing me, I’m not quick to reach out. I’m a little stubborn, a lot independent and never want to admit that I can’t handle things myself. But that’s just pride.
What’s the point of adding so much weight that rather than crushing it, I get crushed? There is no shame in asking for help. Whether it be someone taking some of the weight, correcting my form, or just being there to make sure I don’t crash and burn.
What areas of your life are carrying too much weight in? Emotionally, mentally, physically? Don’t be stubborn like me. If it’s too heavy, reach out, and ask for help. Don’t let pride tell you that you need to do it yourself, or that it will be an inconvenience if you ask someone to help you. Ask for help, and you’ll end up stronger than when you started!
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