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icecold · 23 Jan 2012 at 14:57

MoNkeE said:
That's a lot of food for thought, cheers one and all I think milgo's right with my trainers deforming under the weight, I should really start taking them off for squats (want to buy some Vibram 5 fingers after seeing FF's). Elbows being higher would definitely help with escaping from under the bar as well I think!

Ice, got a link to where I can buy an appropriate band? I'll no-homo you long time =)

I forgot to mention about your trainers, they'll be exacerbating your foot issue. Barefoot, or flat shoes with a solid sole.

I'm about to buy the proper compression strips from here: http://www.jumpstretch.com/osc/cata...d=107&osCsid=59443ed581d261d780b80ec178fc364c
...but I've also used my mini resistance band. There are probably a few things that work, my brother made one from an inner tube that is ok (although a small bit already broke off).

I eagerly await your no-homo

Delvis said:
Thanks matey

Can I ask more about the band thing? Whats the reasoning behind it? And would it be a permanent thing?

It's something you can use as part of a warm up, there is a massive difference to the before an after test. You certainly won't have to do it often.

The reasoning is similar to the concept of lying on your back with your lacrosse ball around your scapula and then moving your arm over head. You're "tacking" a tissue at a certain point and then pulling the tissue over the tack point. Not only does this provide a mild stretch, but as you're pulling knots and other junky stuck down tissue through the compressed area it completely cleans it out.

Skillmister · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:05

Ice, do you think it's worth me taking some time off from squats (and possible DLs) while i work on correcting my APT? As i'm pretty sure that's why i feel them in my back so much so might be counter productive to keep doing them?

Did so much foam rolling and stretching last night. Quads and hip flexors are brutal.

Steedie · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:12

Kai, did you find my e-mail ok in the end?

It was a bit long but I haven't heard back so wasn't sure if I bored you to death?

icecold · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:14

You can still do them, but maybe keep them lighter than you normally would and only go as low as your flexibility allows. That's what I'd do if I was coaching you, but also take note of where you're limited and stretch/mobilise accordingly.

Do you stretch your glutes? They can be seriously tight on people with ATP. Internal and external rotation of the femur in flexion can get very limited.

My current mobility mission is to lengthen out my hammies. I'm doing stuff every day for the next two weeks, on top of doing the couch stretch every time I remember. Fun times.

Skillmister · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:18

Okay. I do knee to chest but that's about it for glutes.. Any others i should do?

Delvis · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:29

icecold said:
It's something you can use as part of a warm up, there is a massive difference to the before an after test. You certainly won't have to do it often.

The reasoning is similar to the concept of lying on your back with your lacrosse ball around your scapula and then moving your arm over head. You're "tacking" a tissue at a certain point and then pulling the tissue over the tack point. Not only does this provide a mild stretch, but as you're pulling knots and other junky stuck down tissue through the compressed area it completely cleans it out.

Thanks matey

Will get those pictures taken tonight for you by the way

x

MoNkeE · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:30

Thanks again Icecold, will look in to purchasing some once I'm paid

I've got some converse knocking around which I could squat in, just not sure if my joggers would be too long and trail across the ground if I use them!

icecold said:
I eagerly await your no-homo

Get yourself along to the next gym ratz meet :mad:

Delvis · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:34

MoNkeE said:
Thanks again Icecold, will look in to purchasing some once I'm paid

I've got some converse knocking around which I could squat in, just not sure if my joggers would be too long and trail across the ground if I use them!

Hence why I do them barefoot in shorts

DevilsAdvocate · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:35

Training alone tonight. I hate training alone, I love pushing for the slightly assisted extra reps of pain!

icecold · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:38

Skillmister said:
Okay. I do knee to chest but that's about it for glutes.. Any others i should do?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=19584971&postcount=68

Think about doing three angles from the same set up:

1) sternum to mid shin
2) sternum to foot
3) sternum to knee

Apart from 3, you want to make sure your hips stay parallel to the edge of the surface you're stretching on. You'll see what I mean when you try it; if you're stretching your right glute the right side of your hip may want to shoot backwards.

icecold · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:42

MoNkeE said:
Thanks again Icecold, will look in to purchasing some once I'm paid

I've got some converse knocking around which I could squat in, just not sure if my joggers would be too long and trail across the ground if I use them!

Get yourself along to the next gym ratz meet

When I wear my joggers they trail around, so I roll them up for an advanced gym fashion maneuver. So much salivation over my twig calves

I'm definitely not missing the next meet! Just got to make sure it doesn't clash with anything.

Freefaller · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:45

I hate my calves too

Delvis · 23 Jan 2012 at 15:48

Freefaller said:
I hate my calves too

WORK THEM THEN :mad:

Edit: I need to go shopping

...Gym stuff and work trousers...Getting fat.

Well, my butt is

LiE · 23 Jan 2012 at 16:09

icecold said:
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=19584971&postcount=68

Think about doing three angles from the same set up:

1) sternum to mid shin
2) sternum to foot
3) sternum to knee

Apart from 3, you want to make sure your hips stay parallel to the edge of the surface you're stretching on. You'll see what I mean when you try it; if you're stretching your right glute the right side of your hip may want to shoot backwards.

I like to do them on the stairs

Some pics I took a while back, also some of stuff I do with the band.

Freefaller · 23 Jan 2012 at 16:10

I do. They're just a bitch to grow. 15.5" lean but dammit I want another inch on them!

Scon · 23 Jan 2012 at 16:12

Looks like some kind of bondage going on there

Delvis · 23 Jan 2012 at 16:15

LiE said:
I like to do them on the stairs
Some pics I took a while back, also some of stuff I do with the band.

I do these in the gym, dead funny. Defo some tightness there foe me

Skillmister · 23 Jan 2012 at 16:16

Stairs is probably a good call, my desk is awkward to do it on

oddjob62 · 23 Jan 2012 at 16:24

Freefaller said:
I do. They're just a bitch to grow. 15.5" lean but dammit I want another inch on them!

Benefits of being an ex-fatty... and cycling.

Morgoth · 23 Jan 2012 at 16:25

Walking down the stairs with that striped carpet would give me motion sickness!

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