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Vanity can be ugly. To a certain extent, we all lift weights to look better. There is nothing inherently wrong with this, but I've found it can interfere with what is really important.
Why are you lifting weights?
To get bigger and stronger
To prevent injury now and in the future
To feel fucking awesome
As soon as I see myself getting bigger, it overwhelms me. Suddenly I'm not lean enough or big enough. My training suffers as my main motivators to continue are overshadowed by inconsequential insecurities. Fuck. That. Shit.
Enter cocoon mode. Something as simple as wearing a hoodie while you train suddenly leaves you with nothing to look at. There is just you and the bar.
Wrap up. Get stronger.
This is fine advice, my good chap. I look forward to training in the winter months because it entails wearing a hoodie much more often.
ReplyDeleteI've found this works as long as you stay away from oly lifts. I nearly high pulled a zipper into my face today.
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