Is it safe to pull more than my own weight?!
Question: Is it safe to pull more than my own weight?
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My trainer sux so there isn't any point asking him...
Answers:
If you have been doing it for some time than keep going. The idea is that you shouldn't workout until you stop growing but you are 6'1 so I think it is safe to do. Just remember though, your bones might not be as strong as a 25 year old's.
My one buddy got a spine injury in high-school by benching heavy weights so I would watch out.
Nearly every injury done while lifting weights, if done because of poor form and improper technique. Other common lifting injuries include lifting to heavy with out a spotter and hitting yourself with a weight. Once again, working without a spotter on certain barbell exercises and hitting yourself with a weight usually happens because of sloppy form.
As long as your are using proper technique and common sense, lifting heavy is perfectly safe.
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