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powerlifts are exhausting. little time and energy left for other stuff (lemmy.zip)
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A couple of months ago I switched to the big lifts: squats, deadlifts and bench presses (and OHPs, rows, and lat pull downs).

I am exhausted after the big three lifts. Breathing is the most difficult part when squatting. I am tired afterwards. How do you still find enough energy to do accessories?

I am also still learning the lifts. It's incredible how long it takes to master them.

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[–] silly_goose@lemmy.today 1 points 1 month ago

Ah okay. That's a lot. Maybe reduce weights and slowly build up from 40% of 1 rep max?

Going heavy on big lifts is very exhausting on the nervous system—especially if you are starting out. It will affect other activities.