12 Old School Bodybuilding MYTHS That Still Get People Hurt

12 Old School Bodybuilding MYTHS That Still Get People Hurt

Old-school bodybuilding wisdom built legends—but some of that classic training advice is still sending lifters to physical therapy. This documentary exposes 12 dangerous bodybuilding myths from the Golden Era that get misunderstood, misapplied, and taken too literally today. From "no pain, no gain" causing chronic shoulder injuries to the bench press obsession that builds triceps instead of chest, these old school training mistakes are everywhere. Whether you're dealing with joint pain from ego lifting, plateaus from training through everything, or burnout from copying champion workouts without context, this video breaks down exactly where these bodybuilding myths came from, why they still sound true, and how they're quietly wrecking progress in modern gyms. Learn the difference between timeless bodybuilding principles and outdated advice that leads to injury.

If you've ever wondered why muscle soreness doesn't equal muscle growth, why cheating reps destroy shoulders instead of building mass, or why training like Arnold without Arnold's genetics is a recipe for overuse injuries—this is your guide. We're covering the biggest training mistakes from classic bodybuilding culture: the myth that more weight is always better, the lie that machines don't build real muscle, the confusion between high reps and low reps, and the dangerous belief that rest days mean weakness. This isn't about disrespecting old school bodybuilding legends—it's about separating what actually worked from what sounds tough but causes long-term damage. Perfect for natural lifters, older athletes dealing with nagging injuries, and anyone tired of gym bro advice that stalls progress instead of building it.

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