And this is why I am not a massive fan of chasing numbers for their own sake.
But then, that is my own personal way of looking at things (I have had too many injuries chasing raw 1RM numbers to do it outside of competition... if I even competed)...
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And this is why I am not a massive fan of chasing numbers for their own sake.
But then, that is my own personal way of looking at things (I have had too many injuries chasing raw 1RM numbers to do it outside of competition... if I even competed)...
But how do you brag that your better than others?I've reigned 1RM maxes in now, I used to try every couple of weeks but it's just something I do very occasionally to see where I am now.
I don't bench, and nobody cares how much you can squat or deadlift.
This is true. My perspective comes from the knowledge that I will never have to really max out any of the big three because they are not my main lifts.
But then again: even on my heaviest lifts, I was always certain they were moving safely before they got too far... as if I am pulling badly, chances are my form wasn't that good in the first place.
Take icecold and Delvis: some of the sexiest deadlift form going and whilst they might not post videos of their grinders, I can't recall seeing 1RM tests where they banana'd them.
It is all just perspective, anyway: I don't lift very much anymore, so mine probably doesn't even count!
But then again: even on my heaviest lifts, I was always certain they were moving safely before they got too far... as if I am pulling badly, chances are my form wasn't that good in the first place.
Take icecold and Delvis: some of the sexiest deadlift form going and whilst they might not post videos of their grinders, I can't recall seeing 1RM tests where they banana'd them.
It is all just perspective, anyway: I don't lift very much anymore, so mine probably doesn't even count!
I am assuming you mean your left "deltoid?"
There are a variety of reasons ranging from musculoskeletal gashitis to a bad swolfie angle.
Chances are it is a joyous combination of tight pecs, poor thoracic spine mobility, poor joint capsule mobility, too much one-handed reading, tight lats (the real ones), poorly controlled rotator cuff, poor back training/strength/activation, crud core strength and the fact you possibly owned a Ben Sherman shirt at some point in your life.
In other words: there are few symptoms of deeper problems that can cause sub-luxation (super- is less likely) in your glenohumeral joint, as well as a few simple mobility drills to get familiar with to determine which is which.
Hit up MobilityWOD and YouTube "shoulder mobility."
That is a bit different, then... would you like a picture so point at to make sure we aren't actually talking about your left big toe?
In all seriousness, having one trap slightly bigger than the other isn't necessarily unusual, but my previous post is still applicable: poor mobility, poor strength and Ben Sherman shirts.
Dude - get all up in that Steedie for advice on keeping your calves worked but free from gains. He doesn't want them to get "that bulk" but knows how to work them hard.
Right in the feels!
I will kiss him better when I see him next. *ka-chaow*
How does that work? Have you got any shoulder mobility?
Have you seen a ohysio about that?
I did a video of my Squats, Youtube didn't like the sound for one part, and tbh I think people would be best muting it
I video'd my first set of 5, and my last set of 5. Just to see whether the form degraded, or was always bad.
Any and all advice welcome:
Your core is slacker than one of my 3rd year students.
Also, you are dropping far too low which is both causing the buttwink (your femoral head is jamming against your acetabulum... google it) and you are disengaging your glootz, meaning - as the weight increases - you are REALLY going to hurt your back as it takes the strain.
reiyushin's advice is good - follow it.
Nah baby steps, I'm just happy that I can now start squatting twice a week
*sniff sniff* I smell feline...
Don't sweat it... Max lifts are not always where you want them to be (or when). My body and mind have a nasty habit of goading me into maxing out two weeks before I should and I have come out with both my best ever lifts and... no progress at all.
If you talk yourself out of it, doesn't matter what your ramp has been or how good your nutrition is: that bar will feel too heavy.
Use the extra time to work the back, chestanbize, and trizendelts and your fiancée will go green at all the admiring looks.
I need to erm...consult my physio before squatting more
Pffft.
By their very nature, deficit Bulgarian split squats are probably one of the most sympathetic movements going because of the freedom of motion they allow. If a person has imbalances, these are what they should be doing to correct them.
Which is curious, because that is also what makes them so savage.
Scratch that itch if you must, but just have a coffee with cream in it, otherwise... about the same gain-worthiness.
No, because that urban myth was based on a bad study from the 50s or 60s. Compound lifts strengthen bones and improve ROM and connective tissue, etc. If your form sucks, however, then you probably will be in for bulging/herniated discs, ligament/tendon problems and shoulder issues... but this will happen long before you get to 50/60 years old.
Cardio - done properly and supported by decent mobility/etc. (same as strength work) - can stave off cardiovascular problems without the associated gashitis that comes from people doing "Couch to z0mg let's do a Half Marathon..."
There are benefits to both and both should be undertaken in some shape or form...
Quick change of subject (Though talking of cardio I do rowing because it's horrible => good for you)
I was looking at vids of my squat form, my feet are rolling inwards when I go down.
Now I'm wearing converse, and tbh when I used to run I was told I needed support on my arch.
Are actual weightlifting shoes the way to go?
I've found some Do-Win and some POWERLIFT.3 for sub 60, and while I really should be cutting back spending.
I also just got paid
either of these a good shout?
Nothing wrong with weightlifting shoes: they will help, but your problem is probably your glootz med. Also, make sure your entire kinetic chain is tighter than a tight thing so imagine using your toes to grab the floor...
For the lolz, take a video whilst doing some goblet squatting. Then take another video with a light band (bike inner tube will do) around your knees and try and squat with knees out over toes against that resistance. And then do 3 sets of 10.
Then take a video without the band.
If you want to try weightlifting shoes for free, get your dad's wedding shoes and hit the gym. Old-school lifters used to wear formal shoes because of the unyielding sole and heel lift... so get to it and see how you go.
Lifting shoes do not remove the need to squat properly.
Congratulations on turning it all around.
Crossfit is not great for getting jacked unless you are eating truly huge amounts of food... and even then it is dependent on a lot of things. As it stands, your heavy routine is not conducive to swolification, either, because of its frequency and intensity. We had a guy on here a while ago (who might still be lurking) who shrunk down massively and then wanted to get stacked... all whilst doing outdoor swimming. I think he had to load up with around 5000 calories a day to put on weight VERY slowly, but it worked.
Better to start off on Stronglifts (or use your OTroutine... which might not be great) and use the Crossfit gym to learn how to perform the Olympic lifts (and not do Crossfit).