Charles
Happy Metal
Just trying to throw some food for thought out, gentleman.
I read an interview with George Lynch where he claims that weight lifting ruined the muscles in his hand and killed his dexterity. Now, while he was referring to the period in the 80s where he looked like Rambo, I wonder if there's any truth to this. It would seem that when muscles enlargen, they become less flexible (George Lynch described a cramping-like feeling when he tried to play fast) and it would seem harder to move your fingers at a high speed.
Currently, I'm on the second week of a work out plan constructed for me. There seems to be no difference in my playing, but then again I'm sure Vern Troyer could do the lifting that's part of my program.
Yes, yes, "look at Petrucci" and all that, but there are exceptions for every rule, and I wonder, will lifting REALLY hurt your guitar playing?
I read an interview with George Lynch where he claims that weight lifting ruined the muscles in his hand and killed his dexterity. Now, while he was referring to the period in the 80s where he looked like Rambo, I wonder if there's any truth to this. It would seem that when muscles enlargen, they become less flexible (George Lynch described a cramping-like feeling when he tried to play fast) and it would seem harder to move your fingers at a high speed.
Currently, I'm on the second week of a work out plan constructed for me. There seems to be no difference in my playing, but then again I'm sure Vern Troyer could do the lifting that's part of my program.
Yes, yes, "look at Petrucci" and all that, but there are exceptions for every rule, and I wonder, will lifting REALLY hurt your guitar playing?