I always receive such questions from fans in the background, and I don't care much at ordinary times, but recently I saw the news that Jerry Lee was doing push-ups with one hand, so I just wanted to talk about it a little.
The thing is this: There was a program that invited Jerry Lee and retired female soldiers to compete in push-ups on the same stage; As soon as he took the stage, Jerry Lee took the lead in taking off his suit and exposing his chest muscles under his shirt, which aroused cheers from the audience.
Probably think that compared with female soldiers, it is a bit too cheap. Jerry Lee volunteered to challenge one-handed push-ups;
After hearing this, the host still felt incredible, and once again stressed whether he really needed a hand. Jerry Lee nodded confidently.
Subsequently, the two began to fight; Retired female soldiers do push-ups with both hands, with standard movements; Although Jerry Lee challenged with one hand, it was a bit reluctant.
Careful observation reveals that when Jerry Lee is doing one-arm push-ups, his legs are too wide to open to both sides, almost to the point of splitting; Moreover, the arm supporting the ground obviously did not fall in place, and the fluctuation range was extremely small every time, and the scapula was also high and towering.
Sure enough, after the program was broadcast, although Jerry Lee did 20 one-handed push-ups in 20 seconds, the applause was thunderous; But in the eyes of many bodybuilders, such actions are simply unqualified;
Jerry Lee, who wanted to show his skills, was mercilessly criticized by many netizens: "It is really arrogant to choose one hand at this level." "This level is too bad. You can do it by hand. "
There are also many netizens who support it: don't always hide behind the keyboard and attack, but have the ability to do 20 one-handed push-ups in 20 seconds.
Objectively speaking, although Jerry Lee's movements in the program are not so standard and slightly exaggerated, he can finish 20 in 20 seconds, which shows that his fitness level is good. At least, it killed most people, not what netizens said.
Of course, in fact, what I want to say here is more about the psychology of comparison. Whether it is the effect of the program or the instinctive reaction, I feel that this program is full of a strong atmosphere of comparison.
As ordinary people, fitness is not to compare with each other, and it is absolutely impossible to compare with each other.
I don't know if you have ever encountered this kind of comparison monster when you are exercising; You take 40 kilograms, he takes 50 kilograms, you can do 200, he has to do 220 ... constantly compare speed, endurance and weight with you;
They never care whether they exceed their limits or whether they will cause damage to muscles and joints. They only care about one thing: winning.
"You did a good job of stretching next to you, and the people next to you suddenly started to do gymnastics"; "The people in the spinning wheel are fierce. Look at how fast they ride, their legs can't be seen clearly. "
"The gym is probably a straightforward and rough place that men like."
"Bench press is a training ground for men, and no one can walk out alive."
In fact, according to statistics, 60% of the accidents that died because of strength training came from bench press; Treadmill is the invisible killer of gym, with an average of 3 people killed by treadmill every year.
Therefore, it is indeed a dangerous thing to blindly compare with others when exercising. Too many people lose their minds, compare with others, but try to be brave when they clearly can't finish the weight, and the result is often sad.
Others can help you for a while.
But I can't help you forever.
Start with your controllable weight.
In case your head hurts again.
Don't make porcelain without Jin Gangzuan.
The starting point of others may be your destination.
A red face, hands at a loss.
Be yourself next time.
The work of barbell piece
It's not something you and your friends can fold. Who can jump high?
Or I'll teach you to be a man in minutes.
I want to surprise this beautiful woman.
As a result, overconfidence turned into panic.
Never challenge under the instigation of friends.
Treadmill is not for you to show off blindly.
I want to show it to others with great power.
But I never want to lie down and get shot.
About fitness, sometimes
It is best not to float too much.
There is nothing you can do.
If you want to compete with others, you can.
Can't you reinforce the equipment?
Wait, don't not only challenge but also get hurt.
Fitness, just right, don't rush for success, only reasonable and appropriate can get twice the result with half the effort;
Fitness is actually an attitude towards life. We don't need to keep up with the competition, and we don't need to care about other people's eyes. Health and comfort are the most important.