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    Finally managed to rep 100lbs on dips (170lbs b/w)

    @jb77 I’m 155 and have done 90lbs dips in the past. But when I did it it kind of hurt my joints, do you run into this issue? I figured I was probably shooting above what my muscles can handle and in fact developed an acute injury in the elbow a month later, which turned into a chronic issue, but...
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    Mind-Muscle Connection: What's the evidence?

    @jermyn I’ll be sure to do some more reading to look into your perspective. Thanks for the feedback
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    Mind-Muscle Connection: What's the evidence?

    @this_dot Thank you for the link!!
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    Mind-Muscle Connection: What's the evidence?

    @jermyn Science indicates the optimum rep speed for muscle hypertrophic and strength is at minimum 1 second up and one second down (or whatever direction the lift is). If you want the source on that I would have to look it up while I’m off work. By no means is explosive training needed for...
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    Mind-Muscle Connection: What's the evidence?

    @lupo It does thank you for clarifying! I’ll actually read the article now
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    Mind-Muscle Connection: What's the evidence?

    @lupo http://akronfitnessandwellness.com/the-truth-about-fast-twitch-and-slow-twitch-muscle-fibers/ “ED: What’s wrong with performing fast repetitions? JK: So there is no misunderstanding, I want to define what I mean by “fast.” When a barbell, dumbbell, or machine repetition exceeds the...
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