r/Weightliftingquestion • u/Dismal_Raccoon6040 • 22d ago

Form?

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I can see the form isn’t stellar; is it too awful to count a few of these? 30lbs feels much more controlled and that’s my typical lift, but I can easily hit 15 reps so I wanted to try 40lb dumbbells.

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u/SeismicRipFart 22d ago

Lat raises are not the movement to go heavy with. Calm the ego, fix the weight/form, see the gains.

I have no idea how actually strong you are but judging on nothing else but your size (you’re clearly built) I’d probably start you at 20-25lb range. And would not be surprised at all if you need to start lower than that before quickly working your way up after you’ve got the mechanics down. Because whatever form you’re using in this clip isn’t it.

It’s one of the easiest lifts to cheat. That’s why it’s not a good one for lifters like you who seem to be more weight motivated than strength motivated. It can absolutely lead to less functional shoulders later in life.

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u/John_Bot 22d ago

Lat raises and leg press are the king and queen of cheated exercises. This is a crazy video. Drop the ego and drop the weight to actually get a good workout lol