Getting Stuck

If you have learned lifting technique at DNA, you have doubtless been encouraged to push your limits and build your strength. One critical point in strength building is that part of a lift where you GET STUCK. Your deadlift is near the top but not quite there, and it doesn't want to move, or you're near the top of a pull-up and feel like you just want to drop off the bar and curl up into a little ball on the floor.

Don't do it!

When you get stuck, try as hard as you can to fight through that sticking point - squeeze your core, crush the bar/bell, drive your heels into the floor, etc. One of two things will happen:

1. You will get through it and complete your lift!

2. You will get to failure, but will trigger hormonal processes that increase your strength so that next time, you will complete your lift!

I've seen way too many people get stuck and just drop a weight or quit without a fight. Once you learn to fight through the sticking point, you'll be amazed at your strength gains and your new PRs. Many of our clients already excel at fighting through the sticking point and have seen great results!