Weight Lifting Myths Posted By: Shaun Swilling

There are countless myths that have been going around when it comes to weight-training and bodybuilding. They are all repeated in pubs and bars across the world and have been doing so since Arnold put bodybuilding on the world map. Here are just a few of them and they are all complete BS. Lifting weights is dangerous and machines have a reputation to be safer than free weights. But studies that have been done show a completely different result. The only way you can injure yourself with free weights is by doing incorrect technique and letting your ego get the best of you. Weight training is bad for your joints: This has been proven many times to be completely incorrect as studies have shown that weight-training is less stressful on your joints than running. It strengthens the tendons and is non-impact. Squatters have healthier knees then non-squatters. Training with weights causes high blood pressure. Although your blood pressure increases while you are doing the set, it quickly returns to normal and that is how lifting improves your cardiovascular fitness. Studies show conclusively that weight lifting lowers your blood pressure. Weight training makes you bulky.muscle gain weight gain gaining mass gaining weight gaining muscle putting on muscle getting muscle making muscle making muscle fast putting on weight

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