*** The 2014 Gym Rats Thread ***

So I'm struggling to do anything at the moment, explanation is here.

What can you do with 1.5 hands? I lift at home so I'm on my own with free weights. I can't hold enough weight to squat properly. I wonder if I can just do a narrow press.

If I trusted my hand I'd put the weights on my shoulders. Once they are there I'd be OK but it's getting them there and putting them down again that's the problem.
 
I'd be very careful and give your hand time to heal. You could maybe load up a rucksack with weights and do squats? I'm not sure what would be safe really :p
 
Gilly said:
So I'm struggling to do anything at the moment, explanation is here.

What can you do with 1.5 hands? I lift at home so I'm on my own with free weights. I can't hold enough weight to squat properly. I wonder if I can just do a narrow press.

If I trusted my hand I'd put the weights on my shoulders. Once they are there I'd be OK but it's getting them there and putting them down again that's the problem.
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Are you wondering what you can do with your hand in its current shape?

Pretty much anything, using a hook grip and your first two fingers. ;)

Practically speaking, use the first week to rest up, take anti-inflammatories (yes, they slow the acute healing process slightly, but they also reduce pain. And swelling...) improve your mobility, and invest in some lifting straps.

I'm not sure why you can't squat, however? I'm assuming you have to lift the weight from the floor? If that's the case, buy a squat rack. ;)
 
FrenchTart said:
I'd be very careful and give your hand time to heal. You could maybe load up a rucksack with weights and do squats? I'm not sure what would be safe really :p
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That's not a bad idea actually.

I'm just so frustrated cos I can't even do cardio and I was on it. I was looking forward to weights and exercise which I've not done since I picked up a bad knee injury playing footy. I can't afford to lose that.
 
mrthingyx said:
Are you wondering what you can do with your hand in its current shape?

Pretty much anything, using a hook grip and your first two fingers. ;)
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OK, my hands aren't yet strong enough for that in general, and I can't bend my pinkie out of the way enough to curl the first two around the bar. It's strapped to my third finger.
Zatoichi.uK said:
Surely rest should be a priority?
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Yes, it should, but I'm impatient and also don't want to lose what I have gained.
 
Gilly said:
OK, my hands aren't yet strong enough for that in general, and I can't bend my pinkie out of the way enough to curl the first two around the bar. It's strapped to my third finger.
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Using straps, you should be able to hold the bar with your just thumb and forefinger. :)

And taking a week off lifting isn't going to ruin much, unless you are an an elite level... and there are only 2 or maybe 3 lifters on this entire forum who I suspect qualify as 'elite' or near enough.
 
When I cut through one of my forefingers even with straps & hooks I couldn't maintain a decent grip on the bar, not without doing it more damage.

Get friendly with pistol squats and use a few weeks of ISO work to your advantage.
 
Gilly said:
I'm under no illusions, I just go on holiday in two weeks :(
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you can still do basic resistance exercises on holiday, and as above 2 weeks is nothing and will actually probably do your body good.
Im going away for 3 weeks next month, probs will end up in the gym a few times if im lucky but if not its no big deal - The first week back is hard work but thats it.
 
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BennyC said:
When I cut through one of my forefingers even with straps & hooks I couldn't maintain a decent grip on the bar, not without doing it more damage.

Get friendly with pistol squats and use a few weeks of ISO work to your advantage.
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Dude - please. I once cut myself shaving that prevented me from not bleeding. ;) :D
 
Can anyone here offer some advice on why I get a electric/tingle in my elbow(s) when doing overhead press? Have had it going on for a while now and its a bit frustrating!

Oh, also... For keeping you full is Casein better than standard whey? Its more expensive and claims it is but any real world thoughts if it does genuinely keep you fuller (noticeable difference)?
 
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Gangster said:
Can anyone here offer some advice on why I get a electric/tingle in my elbow(s) when doing overhead press? Have had it going on for a while now and its a bit frustrating!

Oh, also... For keeping you full is Casein better than standard whey? Its more expensive and claims it is but any real world thoughts if it does genuinely keep you fuller (noticeable difference)?
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Tight pecs, tight biceps, tight shoulders, bad technique...

I am willing to pretend to bet that if you sort your mobility out, this will disappear. :)

As an interim solution, full range brocurlz and tri extensions for 13 lots of 12-16 reps may help. If not, you'll have huge arms and therefore won, regardless. ;)
 
thanks guys - mrthingyx and Ayahuasca... any particular mobility exercises to do?

In need of developing the shoulders and this elbow tingle feels a bit dangerous when the bar is above your head, sometimes feeling like if i fully lock out it would instantly retract and dont fancy that happening!
 
Gangster said:
thanks guys - mrthingyx and Ayahuasca... any particular mobility exercises to do?

In need of developing the shoulders and this elbow tingle feels a bit dangerous when the bar is above your head, sometimes feeling like if i fully lock out it would instantly retract and dont fancy that happening!
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Yes. Look at the mobility thread, provided by our resident joint most handsome specimen of a man, icecold. :)
 
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