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Just had to order myself some new work trousers because my current ones are crushing my nads and thighs when I sit down now, something must be working! 
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Caporegime
Just had to order myself some new work trousers because my current ones are crushing my nads and thighs when I sit down now, something must be working!
Likewise man, just can't afford to buy them at the moment! Just been paid, rent put across, now i'm in the negative again
And it's not even February yet!
Soldato
How you feeling then buddy?
I still don't understand why someone was so close to you? Are you able to tell us where the rack is etc and whats around it / use your paint.net skills?
If it's really cramped, I'd be tempted to tell the owner really.
Don't think i'm getting out of bed much today lol. Hardly slept last night with a mixture of my back, having a cold and mind absolutely racing through various things. It doesn't feel like a bad pain as such just an exaggerated version of what i normally get after dls/squats
He wasn't close to me, he was close to the end of the bar. Like the bar goes beyond the edges of the rack into the free weights area and because it was so busy people were squeezing between the rack and benches without paying attention.
Caporegime
Bloody eejits 
I'd still be inclined to have a word, then again what could be done? =/
I'd still be inclined to have a word, then again what could be done? =/
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Bloody eejits
I'd still be inclined to have a word, then again what could be done? =/
Maybe someone working there could have a lecture to him about safety - but if he'd even listen / take it seriously who the heck knows.
Caporegime
Well yes, sadly people just don't give a naff these days
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Im sure the bloke didnt do it intentionally...
Man of Honour
Quite probably not but when people are lifting weights around or exercising generally you should be paying attention as you're risking injury to yourself/them/others if you don't.
Soldato
Shame you don't live in the States, you could have sued him for bodily harm/injury Then the gym would probably have to pick up the bill.
Then the gym would probably have to pick up the bill.
Caporegime
As said, no ones going to purposely push the end of an Oly bar while someones doing squats
But on the same note you shouldn't be anywhere near someone doing it.I've nearly crushed someones toe because they insisted on sitting RIGHT next to me when I was doing deadlifts the other week.
Caporegime
Burn baby burn, hamstring inferno
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Awesome article! Same principals apply to the correctly done plank - posteriorally (is that a word...?) rotate hips first. I've seen that test before and it did indeed kick my arse. I should be better at it now though.
Here it is again so people don't have to go back and look: http://www.t-nation.com/free_online...formance_repair/core_training_for_smart_folks
Words cannot begin to describe the level of anger i am currently experiencing.
Gym was rammed. Like every piece of equipment in use with people standing waiting rammed. Waited 10 minutes for the squat rack because some old fat **** of a PT was getting her client to do quarter rep 7kg dumbell squats. Raged a little at her asking her to move but she wouldn't.
So i finally get doing squats, keeping it light at 60kg to keep my back in check, getting to the end of a long set when some stupid **** squeezes past and clips the end of the bar twisting me sideways. I racked it and for the first time in my life actually squared up to someone. I swear to god i would have pummelled him to the ground if some guy hadn't stopped me.
I guess i was running on high on adrenaline because i finished up my legs, did a bit of chest and came home, now i cant sit or stand comfortably. The best thing to do is kneel at my desk with my glutes engaged hard.
So bad enough my back was already slightly messed up i guess now it's even more so. Arms only for the rest of the week.
I'm annoyed for you! As Monkey says, that's exactly how my brother got injured. It goes both ways though, a couple of years ago I was training with my mate and during a set of HC2PP a guy tried to reach for a plate next to my mate. Cue the bar coming down and smacking him on the head. After we saw he wasn't really hurt, all the guy got was "wtf were you thinking".
These days whenever I'm training I make it very obvious that I'm waiting for people to get out of my bar space. It isn't a big deal to ask them either, and it teaches people to pay attention.
Hope you're feeling ok mate! Spend some time icing and rolling on it (or get someone with strong fingers to rip you apart). If it's anything like what was bothering my brother it's some deep tissue that needs some love.
Those lunges are actually reasonably heavy. I'd suggest only moving the weights up when you can perform perfect sets with no wobble, so you might need to drop back down.Leg Day
Squats:
1 x 10 x Bar
3 x 8 x 45KG
Reverse Lunge:
3 x 8 x 17.5KG (per hand)
These are become redonkulous now, my leg keeps collapsing on the way down and I can't get back up
RDL:
3 x 8 x 40KG
These are getting difficult in the grip sense, forearms are burning by the sixth rep each time.
BB Front Raise:
3 x 8 x 7.5KG
Super setted with
Calve Raise:
3 x 15 x 47.5KG
Tried the front raises with 7.5KG yesterday, form is 'okay', so not sure if I should leave it at five for a bit? Or keep hammering 7.5KG and hope things get better with strength increase....
HC2PP:
3 x 8 x Baro)
Caporegime
Heh, they feel heavy
I'll drop back down to 15/12.5 for a week or two, then up them again.
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Ugh, my lower backs niggling me today for some reason
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As long as you can perform perfect sets! No point in reinforcing poor movement patterns and bad motor control.
Split ANOTHER pair of jeans last night :'( RIP (heh, pun actually not intended). My own fault for showing off how easy it is for me to pick my girlfriend up. Goddamnit!
Split ANOTHER pair of jeans last night :'( RIP (heh, pun actually not intended). My own fault for showing off how easy it is for me to pick my girlfriend up. Goddamnit!
Caporegime
Girlfriend OHP
Caporegime
Cheers dude, I was just upping the weight each session really. I'll lower it and see how I go
Man of Honour
In. So. Much. Pain.
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Only 11.3T of volume (minus non weighted exercises like GHRs, L Sits and others) but high intensity and heavy weight.
LOL @ OHP GF press!
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Only 11.3T of volume (minus non weighted exercises like GHRs, L Sits and others) but high intensity and heavy weight.
LOL @ OHP GF press!
Man of Honour
Quick question for the experienced lads here, how much aching do you have in your muscles after a good workout and for how long?
I ask because it seems no matter what, I never ache or feel sore anywhere close to how much I would after a game of footie for example, kinda feel like maybe I could be going wrong somewhere. I'm not expecting to be crippled for two days after every workout, but it does seem odd to feel almost no different an hour or two after each session.
I ask because it seems no matter what, I never ache or feel sore anywhere close to how much I would after a game of footie for example, kinda feel like maybe I could be going wrong somewhere. I'm not expecting to be crippled for two days after every workout, but it does seem odd to feel almost no different an hour or two after each session.
Caporegime
Well, whats your routine for example?
I tend to get doms etc the day after
I tend to get doms etc the day after
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