*** The 2011 Gym Rats Thread ***

[Freefaller]

I do get a little lower back involvement - the exercise will hit the following:

Hamstrings - obviously

But there will be interaction from:

Erector Spinae
Gluteus Maximus
Adductor Magnus

It's just how they are linked in the body.

 

[cheets64]

Did 38 push ups today 3 months ago I could just about do 5.

Crazy what a bit of graft and dedication can change you.

Been taking it easy on the weights and just pushing more cardio out, running/cycling, just did light full body this week.

 

[icecold]

Old injury - dislocated my shoulder playing rugby, and have done a lot of rehab and RC work on it over the past few years - so as long as I don't go OTT it's usually ok, but it I start pushing it I start to get a twinge.

Was the dislocation forwards or backwards? I'm guessing forwards, mostly because that's far more common. Is your internal/external rotation still a little iffy?

 

[Freefaller]

Yup fwd dislocation, external rotation is iffy, tendons have grown back shorter so my natural ROM is just not there, so doing RC work helps, but physically have a limit, as such benching can put a bit of pressure on the joint as it's all generally a little "tight". I had a few screws put in place too, to help with the healing process and I'm sure they've caused part of the shortening.

 

[icecold]

Seems fairly typical, check this stuff out:
http://www.mobilitywod.com/2010/09/r...ulders-yo.html
http://www.mobilitywod.com/2010/09/f...your-mind.html
http://www.mobilitywod.com/2010/08/i...episode-9.html

...not because I think you should be benching huge constantly, but because your pain points to higher general injury risk. You should really be able to restore full shoulder function.

 

[N19h7m4r3]

BAH! Forearm doms!

I haven't felt these in aages. I even have doms in my traps.

 

[GAC]

after having a good ole giggle at some bicep bro's i got down to my workout which wasnt too shabby today.

bench press
10x60kg
8x80kg
8x80kg
8x70kg

hack squat (yes i know, but untill i get get the bar in a better position il take the safe option for now)
4x8 sets at 40kg's

deadlift
8x70kg
8x80kg
8x80kg
8x80kg

and finished off with 20 minson the cross trainer, happy with today, especially with the early gains kicking in for now, just wish i could get a gym buddy now.

 

[Skillmister]

BAH! Forearm doms!

I haven't felt these in aages. I even have doms in my traps.

I had trap doms after mondays session, was fantastic and unusual. No idea why i got them this time my routine hadnt changed at all

 

[Freefaller]

Seems fairly typical, check this stuff out:
http://www.mobilitywod.com/2010/09/r...ulders-yo.html
http://www.mobilitywod.com/2010/09/f...your-mind.html
http://www.mobilitywod.com/2010/08/i...episode-9.html

...not because I think you should be benching huge constantly, but because your pain points to higher general injury risk. You should really be able to restore full shoulder function.

Cheers

 

[GarethSouthgate]

Happy to report that I think my hunger is coming back.

Just ate a delicious tuna & pasta bake, nom nom nom nom noooooooooooooooooooooooom!

Enjoying gymming too, I will stick with it this time! Have been reading some skinny to big transformations and they are somewhat inspirational to say the least!

Not 100% with deadlifting at the moment, can't quite get used to using my legs to push up and instead end up lifting the weight using legs and arms, especially when beginning the lift, working on it though...

 

[Steedie]

Just a heads up, Shawn Ray is giving a free webinar

http://bodycoaches.net/webinar

 

[Dj_Jestar]

Did leg session tonight. Took it very easy, having not lifted anything for 6 months, and did only squats and no supplementary sets. Did better than I thought I would, got up to 140kg. (Was squatting 180kg 6months ago)

I've also been working on mobility during my shoulder rehab, and can very nearly get ATG now without falling over (have always made sure I squat to below parallel.) However, I suck at it. Could only manage a mere 60kg. Lots of work to do there, and my flexors and adductors are really feeling it already.

Walked out of the gym like a compass.

 

[MoNkeE]

Walked out of the gym like a compass.

Ha, love it! Will have to remember that one

 

[Freefaller]

Good work jestar

 

[MoNkeE]

I've knacked my wrist just by picking up a straight barbell with double underhand (ie, how you would if doing curls). Had a really weak wrist ever since I fell over once whilst slightly intoxicated, and not been able to use straight barbells for curling since. Wasn't even trying to curl, was just trying to safely pick it up as it was racked quite high

 

[N19h7m4r3]

I've knacked my wrist just by picking up a straight barbell with double underhand (ie, how you would if doing curls). Had a really weak wrist ever since I fell over once whilst slightly intoxicated, and not been able to use straight barbells for curling since. Wasn't even trying to curl, was just trying to safely pick it up as it was racked quite high

Wrist wraps, they might just save your life.

 

[Morba]

Starting to feel a bit fitter now, good thing. Losing muscle, bad thing. Look fatter than before, stupid non diet to go with exercise

50 laps of the pool yesterday during work then a 7.5km bike ride once home, aiming for massive legs of course!

 

[Dj_Jestar]

Thanks guys, the best thing is I feel elated, like I've got my manhood back Finally able to lift again and even though I've lifted a fraction of what I was before (and even though what I was lifting before is a fraction of what a lot of you guys do on here! ) I have been lifting. It's great to be back

 

[Mansize_tissue]

Well your heart will be getting stronger and that's a pretty big deal! Keep it up! My cardiovascular fitness is appaulling, can't run a mile without several stops for air, I desperately need to start rowing again.

 

[Steedie]

http://bodycoaches.net/athlete/toney-freeman/toney-freeman-webinar

Tony Freeman is the next one doing the free webinar. I recommend these, the Shawn Ray one was extremely informative about a lot of things from training to nutrition and even the politics of the sport. And the Dorian Yates one before that was just as good. They're free and last about an hour but well worth it