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Originally Posted by Saccopoo
I believe that by continually changing the exercises that it helps in keeping muscle "memory" to a minimum by being constantly being worked from different angles, weights, etc.
I'm not concerned about how much I bench or whatever. I just try to keep the form as strict as possible and push each set as hard as I can.
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You are lifting weights to get stronger, right?
How does mixing up exercises keep muscle memory to a minimum? This is the biggest lifting myth out there and simply means nothing. Just because you mix up the lifts and get sore doesn't mean you've done yourself any benefit. It how many shitty personal trainers keep clients coming back for more. Mix shit up so much that every workout you are sore as shit the day after. This doesn't mean you are doing anything to help yourself get stronger though which is what lifting should be about, even on a small scale. In lifting you WANT muscle memory for the main lifts. And yes, everyone should have main lifts in their workout. The accessory work you fill in after the main lifts is up to your preference, however.
You are there to get stronger, which in turn gives your more muscle mass. It's how training naturally works. FACT: You have to get stronger to keep progressing your muscle mass. To get stronger at a lift, you have to get better at that lift. To get better at that lift you have to continually do this lift. It's like someone trying to work on getting better at three pointers in basketball but only practices shots from the free throw line. It simply doesn't translate. I've you've got workout ADD, you'll plateau very quickly with the weight work you do.