General
ego lifting
What does ego lifting mean?
Loading more weight than you can handle properly, usually with terrible form, to impress onlookers rather than train effectively.
"Quarter-repping 140 on the bench is just ego lifting."
Origin
Gym-culture criticism of vanity-driven, form-sacrificing lifting.
Frequently asked questions
What is ego lifting?
Ego lifting is loading more weight than you can control with good form, usually to look strong for onlookers rather than to actually train the muscle.
Why is ego lifting bad?
It sacrifices range of motion and technique, reduces the training effect on the target muscle, and raises the risk of injury.
How do you stop ego lifting?
Drop the weight to a load you can control through a full range of motion, focus on form and reps, and leave your pride at the door.
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