Whether 'tis nobler to suffer the slings and arrows of gym onlookers at your ignominious deadlift routine... that is the question of today's podcast. Matt and Scott weigh the pros and cons of "hyping up" during training, whether it's to hit a PR or just to get through some heavy worksets.   It's common practice for many to blast the heavy music -- the Rage Against the Machine, the Metallica -- when it's PR time, or even for a heavy set of fives. And it definitely seems to work at increasing mental arousal, which can translate to more pounds on the bar. But is that always the case?   Raw effort, which is tied to arousal levels, matters in a PR attempt, sure, but for more advanced lifters it is Matt's experience that technique matters even more. After all, they are used to delivering high levels of effort during their training. Technique becomes more  and more critical as the loads approach PR territory, as the lifter can tolerate little to no deviation from midfoot in the bar path. Consequently, Matt prefers to approach the bar in a way that emphasizes focus on the one or two things he needs to remember to execute the lift properly. He listens to heavy music -- Metallica's "Bleeding Me" -- because it's familiar, an auditory cue that reminds him of what he needs to do for the lift.   On the other hand some lifters, particularly novices, don't bring enough aggression to the bar, and can use some strategic hype in their training sessions. The same goes for lifters who naturally run at a slower pace. At the end of the day, there is no right answer for whether you should get hyped up for a lift. What's important is that you consider your habits around the bar, and whether they are helping or harming your long-term progress.   Use the discount code LOGIC to save 10% off any order of Iron Joe.   Save 5% off any orderat Dominion Belts with the discount code fahveoff.   Connect With Matt Matt on Instagram Starting Strength Online Coaching — Matt’s website Matt on Facebook Matt on Twitter Connect With Scott Scott on Instagram Silver Strength – Scott’s website Scott on Facebook Scott on Twitter Connect With the Show Barbell Logic on Twitter Barbell Logic on Instagram The Website Barbell Logic on Facebook barbelllogicpodcast@gmail.com