[hancholo]

Negative reps (lowering dumbbell) is often overlooked in weight lifting. I see people trying to lift fast but have bad form. Negatives are where real strength and muscle is built. See: Dorian Yates.

[lysp]

> I see people trying to lift fast but have bad form

I think this started when crossfit style programs gained popularity. It's all about pumping out as many reps as possible in the shortest amount of time.

While that's good for elite athletes who compete in the sport. For the general gym-goer it's just asking for injuries to happen.

[hammyhavoc]

Can confirm. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with a Marfanoid habitus, and prior to diagnosis, I wanted to get ripped and be colossal because reasons. Anyway, I stupidly bought the Insanity workout program with Shaun T, and within two weeks, I broke my ankle. It's never been the same. Forever clicking.

Before anybody undergoes any major lifestyle change, for the love of fuck, listen to the warnings about checking with your doctor, you might be glad you did.

[As_You_Wish]

yeah, not sure about the popularity aspect, but with serious weightlifters, you go slow. I've known about negative reps for 45 years, that that's where the muscle is actually built. Those last 2 or 3 reps, you use shit form to get the weights where they need to be - usually swing the weights, then lower it down ever so slowly. Of course, if you have a partner, they help you lift the weights up in good form, but if you have no partner, you resort to shit form because otherwise you can't get the weight to where they need to be. That extra burn is great.