The Mind Adds Weight: Scientific Evidence from the Gym and Beyond
The Dantzig Effect in the Gym and in the Mind
In a previous post, I wrote about my experience with the bench press. What struck me
was how often the real failure happened before the bar even moved. Lifters (myself included) would stare at the plates, convince themselves it was too heavy, and give up before giving the attempt a fair shot. The mind had already added weight to the bar.
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