How to Get Those Extra Reps!
We all know its those last few reps that do most of the work, or those reps you do in the latter part of your workout. But how to get them in? Here’s a trick I use: let your MUSCLES do the work, not your mind. More times than not, you’ll find yourself "thinking" your reps. But unless you have telekinesis, its your body that’s actually doing the work.
Even as your mind gets tired, your body may still be willing to push out a few extra reps. So don’t let your mind decide "you’re done". Take your brain out of it and just let the muscles do the work until they can’t. You may just find your brain has decided its tired before your body has. I’m sure it doesn’t make too much sense while reading a blog, but try it in the gym and you’ll see what I mean….
July 10, 2009 at 10:55 am
I know exactly what you mean. I was reading another article on something similar and I decided to try. Now I find myself trying alot harder in the gym.