*** The 2012 Gym Rats Thread ***

[Steedie]

MP68619

Thanks

Edit - Dafuark happened there

 

[Delvis]

Heheeee!

 

[icecold]

Guys if I am doing shoulder press either with bells or with a bar, if I go below my ear then my right shoulder is giving sharp twinges. Likely a frayed tendon around the rotator cuff. Its an issue I have had for years.

The presses are not an issue as I shouldn't be dropping them into the pain zone, but getting the weight up above my ear is difficult and i need assistance.

Anyone have exercises designed to strength that area? Around the rotator cuff etc?

It completely depends on your shoulder health. Can you take pictures? Videos of you doing shoulder exercises?

For general shoulder betterification exercises and stretches, look in the mobility thread.

 

[Chris1712]

Going back to Stronglifts tomorrow, my squatting has been massively neglected of late so hopefully it'll sort me out.

Starting Weight
Squat 57.5
Bench 42.5
OHP 22.5
BOR 32.5
Deadlift 62.5

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Not sure what to do re: diet for the first 4-6 weeks (ie while it's not particularly taxing). Think I'll go for 2400 workout days, 2000 off days and see what happens.

EDIT: Anyone know if there's a good Stronglifts app for Android now? There's an official iOS one but I don't fancy taking my iPad in . If not I'll stick to my trusty pen & paper.

 

[Ultra_Extreme]

Its prob rotator cuff i damaged mine arm wrestling and the shoulder press hasnt recovered i have exact pain u mention, im trying to stretch out more now, originally affected bench and flyes atc but gradually eased on those not sure why OHP still affected.

 

[icecold]

Rotator cuff injuries are way over diagnosed, often from little other indication than "shoulder pain".

 

[Ultra_Extreme]

Rotator cuff injuries are way over diagnosed, often from little other indication than "shoulder pain".

precisely how i diagnose everything. I once got flu from shoulder pain.

 

[BroB9]

MP68619

Thanks

Edit - Dafuark happened there

Done, but I won't be ordering for a while yet as I just saw you can get a discount with an NUS card which I should be getting anyway so i'll just wait for that

 

[Deception]

Deload next week, but will spend the whole week doing core, mobility, cardio and deload. Should be an interesting week!

 

[Delvis]

Random question: when does one actually do a deload? Especially on a hypertrophy routine?

 

[BroB9]

Random question: when does one actually do a deload? Especially on a hypertrophy routine?

Every 4th week on 531 by the looks of it.

I think in general you only have one if you are feeling exceptionally sore/tired.

 

[Steedie]

Just a good idea from time to time to give your body a breather, and its more productive than having a complete week off

 

[MoNkeE]

I thought the norm was every 6 - 8 weeks of non-stop gym work, or when you've just reached that point where you feel your body needs a rest. No point in taking a week off or deloading if you feel like you're in your prime, but normally a week off crops up when you're on holiday etc.

 

[Ultra_Extreme]

I dont have any down time i find 4 day weeks plenty to recover if im feeling less tired i ramp up for a while. But then im special.

 

[Deception]

I only introduced Deloads once I started doing Wendler 531, although I can complain as it gives me time to get some dedicated mobility and extra stuff added in.

 

[LiE]

Just tie it in with holidays or time off.

 

[Delvis]

Thought as much. I dont really feel as if i need one, just thought id ask the question....as i doubt ill be stopping again until xmas really, unless i change jobs

 

[mrthingyx]

Thought as much. I dont really feel as if i need one, just thought id ask the question....as i doubt ill be stopping again until xmas really, unless i change jobs

You're not lifting hard enough then.

 

[Delvis]

You're not lifting hard enough then.

Harsh man. Real harsh. Ive broken 1rms with repped pb's this week, so not doing too badly

 

[Deception]

Just dont 'tweak' anything, as the last thing you want is another set back.. You will get your deload then . How long you sticking to this routine for?