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Hmm could use this in the bedroom nicely...
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Bit of a disaster today squatting. Been taking it easy as not long back from a mangled left knee, keeping things light around 100. Brilliantly I've managed to tweak the other knee on the way down and it's not feeling too great just now. I've probably been subconsciously putting most of the weight on the supposedly strong one which has caused it to go.

Maybe a stupid question, but what's the protocol here with getting it looked at? It's nowhere near bad enough for the hospital...just a tweak of pain and a bit of crunching. Sure it'll be fine in a week, but my knee's have always been crap due to years of cycling/scrumming. Can I go straight to a physio or does that have to be done via a GP first? Can't really be bothered with my GP looking down his nose at me like I'm some kind of maniac for engaging in somethign as preposterous as weight lifting! Would ideally go to see my rugby club physio, but might be pushing my luck as I've not actually played in over three years!

Also any recommendations for knee supports that are more up to the job than the flimsy NHS one I have just now?
 
I want a prowler sooo bad. Have to have a check and see if there are any nearby industrial estates when I move :)

Edit: If you want a NHS physio you'll need a referral from a GP. Privately just ring them and book an appointment I should think ££££.
 
BennyC said:
I want a prowler sooo bad. Have to have a check and see if there are any nearby industrial estates when I move :)

Edit: If you want a NHS physio you'll need a referral from a GP. Privately just ring them and book an appointment I should think ££££.
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A prowler and a car pull harness are on my wish list :cool:
 
BennyC said:
Edit: If you want a NHS physio you'll need a referral from a GP. Privately just ring them and book an appointment I should think ££££.
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NHS it is then. Should be able to get an app in time for xmas!


Bet you could get a second hand car, strip it out, attach rope to tow bar and drag that for less than one of those prowlers + oly discs!:D Just add passengers as requires for weight.
 
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NHS it is then. Should be able to get an app in time for xmas!


Bet you could get a second hand car, strip it out, attach rope to tow bar and drag that for less than one of those prowlers + oly discs!:D Just add passengers as requires for weight.
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Works for the WSM I suppose :D
 
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The import consts are huge on them.

Specially since E FTS only use UPS. :(
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http://www.gymratz.co.uk/gymratz-growler-pushing-sled

Not cheap by any means but a cracking piece of kit I can imagine £445 with removable uprights. I was planning on having a plate loaded press as part of my home gym but don't think I'll have the space. If I've got somewhere local to me to use this and if it fits in my car I'd bring it (if I brought one) to the next strongman meet :)

tom_e said:
A prowler and a car pull harness are on my wish list :cool:
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Prowler & TRX make a good combo :)

Edit: It would fit, I'd just need somewhere nearby I could use it! Does look like there might be a few quiet spots I could use it near by and it doesn't appear to do any damage to surfaces (after a quick google). Might be a surprise in store at the next strongman meet ;)
 
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Just go to your local industrial park, pop in any fabrications type place and say how much to make this? (prowler). It doesn't have to be pretty and can be made of box steel, should cost hardly anything. My dad's firm in England could make that in no time.
Certainly not worth paying $455 for!
 
Gonna try not blowout this weekend and eat thousands of calories of crap consisting of cereal, yoghurt and christmas cake (well, I ate the last of it last weekend, so until next year thats gone :p). Treated myself to some carbs at dinner and an apple though :p.

Want to get leaner and I guess the satisfaction of eating isn't as good as the satisfaction of getting cut.

did some 50kg dumbbell rows today for 2x6 reps, prior to just trying 42.5kg for 2 sets of 6 (I though **** it why not :p).
 
I think I'm going to try strong sets and CV work tomorrow.

I'm having trouble adjusting to my new diet, I need more discipline :(

It's also a little disheartening because I do all this work, I've still got a gut (no stomach definition at all) and I avoid sugary foods and opt for dates, apricots, nuts, porridge when I get pekish then I work hard at the Gym, no change in my stomach and no mass is being built.

Last session I did as follows:

Smith Press; 40kg x 12, 60kg x 10, 80kg x 6
Dumb-bell curls (full rom); 14kg x10, 16kg x 10, 18kg x 10;
Rope Pull downs; 27kg x10, 31kg x 8
Dumb-bell Shoulder Press; 36kg x10, 36kg x 8, 36kg x 6;
10 minutes Cardio on Bike.

Crap really :(
 
Just give it time. There will probably already be changes in your body that you just don't really notice due to looking in a mirror every day.
 
Well I've had a week on IF(thanks benny) all 3 workouts have been good and can feel my strength returning after 4 weeks off.

I'm doing 3x5 starting strength for a few weeks to get back into things, might change to 5x5 later, see how my back feels.

Starting light for now until this back heals.

squats

3x5@85 adding 5kg per work out.

felt good after squats so I had a bash at my deadlift pb tonight.

1x5@60
1x5@80
1x5@100
1x5@120
1x3@140
1x2@150 PB
1x1@180 failed this lol maybe next time.
 
Yeah it takes time Gamefreak. Keep a photo log or something as it'll be easier to see the progression. Just looking in the mirror I'd say I looked the same as I did 2 years ago but I know that's not true.

Your lifts are looking good, too. Have you thought about strength specific training? I found building up a good foundation of strength first then going onto other styles of training worked best for me. You'll be able to push more weight in hypertrophy workouts if size/aesthetics is your thing. Plus your efforts will be easily quantifiable as you'll actually SEE the numbers go up every week. That was the best motivation for me.
 
Following on from my squat form check video I've decided to ask for everyone's help again on deadlifts. I got loads of helpful tips for my squat, so any advice on what I can improve here would be fantastic:


Sorry about the poor view, I couldn't find anywhere suitable to put the camera.

Looking at my own form I think perhaps I'm not driving my hips forward hard enough?
 
Doesn't look bad. Though there doesn't seem to be much tension on your hamstrings which might be why you're finding the hip drive an issue. Might just be a case of sticking your butt out a little more.

It does look a bit like you're almost pulling the bar up out in front of you. As opposed to pulling (how I do which tends to feel like) up and slightly back( no hyper extension!) which allows for more hip drive.

At the top of the rep make sure you stand bolt up right. I think You might be sitting in to it a little deep which might explain it but it's not the best angle :) The DL for me doesn't and shouldn't really tax your quads at all, so if you can feel your quads working similarly to a press then position yourself to focus more on the hamstrings.
 
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Hard to tell from that video angle, but are you keeping the bar in contact with your legs throughout the rep? Just a light contact, not resting any of the weight on them. :)
 
Cute little curvy girls shouldn't not be allowed in the squats/deads room. She was doing jump squats :\

I was squatting and she was smiling at my lifts :o

My se- sorry testosterone levels rocket when I squat :(
 
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