I lift weights semiseriously. And depending on your genetics and how seriously you push yourself, you will get *much* stronger. Noticeably, usefully stronger. Especially if you do free weights, and you lift enough that your reps-to-failure are between eight and twelve. (and do at least two sets, preferably three.)
I would also recommend stabilizing exercises--squats in a squat cage rather than on a press machine, for example, and squats on a wobble board. Also, pull ups on an assisted pull up machine. If you don't care about building popping muscles, exercise muscle systems rather than isolating.
Also, I will be helping man the Random House and Mysterious Galaxy booths. Come find me!
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Date: 2006-07-12 12:15 am (UTC)I would also recommend stabilizing exercises--squats in a squat cage rather than on a press machine, for example, and squats on a wobble board. Also, pull ups on an assisted pull up machine. If you don't care about building popping muscles, exercise muscle systems rather than isolating.
Also, I will be helping man the Random House and Mysterious Galaxy booths. Come find me!