Heavy Is Relative

This might be a controversial subject but it’s one I feel needs clarifying for everyone out there.

Here’s the thing… I hear people say they can’t go heavy or don’t lift heavy weights. While I empathise and completely agree some movements might be off limits for you for whatever reasons it doesn’t negate the fact that in order to get stronger, more toned or lose more weight you need to lift heavy weights.

These are generally the goals of people who join us but then as soon as the word heavy is mentioned some will say it’s not for them…

We use the word “heavy” in a relative sense because what’s heavy for you might not be heavy for me or vice versa. This is why we give it the term relatively heavy. Because it is just that, relative to you!

If you’re just starting out an empty barbell or broomstick might be your starting point but if you’re a few years into your training this definitely isn’t the case…

So why do I hold this opinion?

It’s a scientific fact. In order to get stronger we need to expose ourselves to increasingly heavier weights over time to gain some sort of positive adaptation which leads to growth.

What I also know to be true is, stronger people are safer and are far less prone to injury. So next time the program calls for a heavy set, don’t shy away.

Step in with confidence and know that on the backend of the heavy set is growth and this is exactly what you came for!

Shaun Diachkoff

@shaundiachkoff