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Ask HN: Will lifting heavier make me code faster?

7 points| zhoujeffrey8 | 4 years ago

6 comments

xupybd|4 years ago

I doubt it, but it's fun.

If you're lifting for strength a sedentary job helps. Lift heavy, eat heaps and rest plenty. You'll get very strong over a long period of time.

That is if your goals are purely lifting strength. The above method works for winning amateur lifting comps but leaves you with a bit of surplus fat and no cardio fitness.

LanceH|4 years ago

The core/back strength helps with sitting and posture, which can indirectly help.

jimmyvalmer|4 years ago

The number of hours you extend your life by running is the number of hours you spent running. Apply a similar analysis here.

twobitshifter|4 years ago

Probably not, but cardio and meditation might. Cardio will push more oxygen to your brain and may help develop brain cells.

https://selfhacked.com/blog/ways-increase-neurogenesis/

ssss11|4 years ago

I agree, cardio makes me so much more alert and a better thinker after a good run

AA-BA-94-2A-56|4 years ago

The only thing lifting will make you do is enjoy your life more. This may apply downward pressure on burnout, which will make you code longer. It probably will not help you code faster.