Lifting that heavy weight - how did you do it? (pic)

[12PCTBF2013]

I'm ready to start lifting heavier but am scared the sheet will break me.

Example 1: I know I can do an overhead tricep extension with a 100 lb dumbbell but am concerned I will fall over backwards/snap my back. srs.

Example 2: Barbell curl with over 100 lbs scares the crap out of me - will I wreck my back, tear bicep. I asked a guy to spot me on the 100 lb barbell when I tried to max out on it with bicep barbell curl. The guy looked at me like I was a total ****.

I have more examples but am you get the point.

Is it mental? Am I forever on the ****gy time?

For your time:

[12PCTBF2013]

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[JohnMariettePT]

I wouldnt be too worried about your 1 rep max curl/overhead tricep. And if you are that nervous, do a 3RM? Im sorry but i do not understand the problem. Also dont curl with your back! Sorry i couldnt resist.

[WackoJackoo]

I wouldnt be too worried about your 1 rep max curl/overhead tricep. And if you are that nervous, do a 3RM? Im sorry but i do not understand the problem. Also dont curl with your back! Sorry i couldnt resist.

We say dont curl with your back but many pros used the cheat curl as a fundamental bicep builder such as arnie.

Obviously it would he stupid to advise doing this but it does have its place in bb.

[Swrice06]

We say dont curl with your back but many pros used the cheat curl as a fundamental bicep builder such as arnie.

Obviously it would he stupid to advise doing this but it does have its place in bb.

If you have great form then don't worry. I would not be concerned with 1 rep maxes on those tho. Move up weight gradually, if you find your doing a weight for 12-15 easy with great form, then move up. Don't just jump up to the weight to do it, if your form is good I wouldn't be concerned with injury.