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Originally Posted by Weitz
Unless you want the jacked look don’t lift too much. Do more full body workouts.
All show no go is no way to live your life.
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"I started lifting and accidently got ripped!"
-No one ever.
It's extremely difficult to "get jacked". You won't do it by accident.
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Originally Posted by blankall
Depends on what kinds of lifts you are doing. Compound lifts like squats will help you in any physical activity. Obviously, if you go to extremes squatting, it will hurt your ability to run long distances, but a beginner is a long way from that. Especially one that's naturally thin to being with.
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There's no evidence that strength training hampers running, in fact it's the opposite. Maybe if you're hauling around 30 extra pounds of muscle but that's about it. I'm very hesistant in these threads to tell people do this or don't do that. Fitness is far more about sustainability and enjoyment than what exactly you're doing.