Soldato
Elbow feeling rough today, think i twinged it on friday. Sucks as it's been A+ for weeks.
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If it's behind your knee then it might be slightly more complicated. Make sure your knees aren't going too far forwards over your toes and are being pushed out wide at all points.Did legs earlier today, good session, think I should be able to increase my squat next session too. Still feel it a bit on the knees though, especially when going super low. :\
Also, Icecold, if you read this can you recommend something for helping the muscle directly behind the knee please? Not quite the calf so I guess it's the hamstring? Basically it randomly tightens up a bit, no pain or anything and it can happen at random times like around the house, just so happened to have it in the gym today, feels OK now though??? Also my shoulders click when doing any shoulder work, even on seated pressnowwill have a read through your thread because I'm sure I read quite a bit of stuff on shoulders in there before or in this thread.
Work through the hamstring stuff in the mobility thread, and try putting a lacrosse ball behind your knee and bringing heal to bum (video on this too... for creaky knees iirc).
Form is more or less spot on. You're still slightly loose in your lower back, glutes could be activated more and your hips come up a little too early on a few reps. Also, try to make the movement more explosive.
I'd work on fewer reps with similar weights, increasing week by week.
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Sorry, when I meant behind the knee I meant the back of the leg, not actually inside the knee, if that makes sense, or is that how you interpreted it? 
I do focus on keeping the knees locked out but will keep an eye on the toes. As mentioned, most of the time it happens randomly, this is the first time it happened in the gym. Will check out those vids!
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
I do focus on keeping the knees locked out but will keep an eye on the toes. As mentioned, most of the time it happens randomly, this is the first time it happened in the gym. Will check out those vids!
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
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Cheers mate, really appreciate the feedback!
I know the form is not 100% yet - I still have to "think" the movement if that makes sense - it's not a reflex yet but it's good to hear that I'm on the right track.
I also started to do some of the mobility exercises so should hopefully get even better in time.
As for the weight increase - that is my last set of my 10s on HST. I'm not pushing myself weight wise as form is a priority for now. Will move on to the 5s with probably something like 135x5, 140x5 145x5. I'd rather have less weight but spotless form and learn this properly.
Soldato
Yeah just re0read it. Looks like I might be missing a few tricks. Shall take a copy with me on my next OHP session and see if I can't sort it out
Thats how I was. I re-read and used widegrip (wide upper body) and was able to lift same weight a lot easier once I tightened up all my muscles too.
Caporegime
Forgot to say this doesn't include dinner, pre/intra/post workout supplements so there are likely another 600+ calories in there.
another good session last night in a nice empty gym. It appears it's just my wednesday sessions that are annoying now, so i may move them to before work.
Really enjoying stronglifts - i feel like i am gaining functional strength rather than just pumped arms.
Really enjoying stronglifts - i feel like i am gaining functional strength rather than just pumped arms.
Caporegime
Just be careful with the scarecrows and your shoulder, particularly the rotator-cuff, don't want to over do it.
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http://www.keziefoods.co.uk/products/exotic-meats/horse-meat
is this as good as people say it is or is it a myth?
they also do crocodile, zebra, bear, etc.
i have no idea on how to cook any of it though lol, im a masterchef when it comes to indian or pasta, etc, but when it comes to steaks and stuff i dont have a clue.
is this as good as people say it is or is it a myth?
they also do crocodile, zebra, bear, etc.
i have no idea on how to cook any of it though lol, im a masterchef when it comes to indian or pasta, etc, but when it comes to steaks and stuff i dont have a clue.
Maybe im wrong but isn't horse meat banned/illegal? sure it was...
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there's a guy in the la cuisine part of the forum that ordered it im sure. along with zebra, etc.
it's controversial but i doubt it's illegal. i think the only type of meat that would be illegal is human meat and endangered species, etc.
Soldato
I tried horse once in france, as far as i remember it was pretty tasty. Getting on for 10 years ago now though.
I don't see why it would be any better to eat from a bbing perspective than say beef though, the nutrional values are pretty much the same.
I don't see why it would be any better to eat from a bbing perspective than say beef though, the nutrional values are pretty much the same.
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Nope, nothing illegal about it. They set up a stall selling it on one of Jamie Olivers shows I think it was, the police did stop it but that was because he was doing it outside one of the big horse races and they felt it was in bad taste
First session back in just under 3 weeks today, damn left trap injury, one of the most painful lifting related injuries i've endured. Hammy is still not worth competing with though
Chest today
Back tomorrow
Shoulders on wednesday (with legs, once I can)
rest
rinse and repeat
My diet has been about 1.5k-2k cals through the period too, it's a tough road ahead!!! Xmas will see no problem getting the cals in though!
Chest today
Back tomorrow
Shoulders on wednesday (with legs, once I can)
rest
rinse and repeat
My diet has been about 1.5k-2k cals through the period too, it's a tough road ahead!!! Xmas will see no problem getting the cals in though!
Nope, nothing illegal about it. They set up a stall selling it on one of Jamie Olivers shows I think it was, the police did stop it but that was because he was doing it outside one of the big horse races and they felt it was in bad taste
I'd imagine with horses being so lean it is top quality meat as well!
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Soldato
Yeah but if you look at someone that gets plenty of fats in their diet from eggs and nuts and is after a big protein hit, at least with horse meat you can get the protein without the fat and all the benefits of red meat =)
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