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Hmmm had 4 week rest from weights and shoulder was feeling okay.
Did light bench press 40kg (compared to 80kg) and my shoulder felt off again....
Last night in bed had dull ache again... This is really frustrating I want to get back to it...

What should I do?
 
going through a very frustrating phase still with what appears to be my deltoid, been on going a few years on and off and this time ive had it all year to the point where I can press at all, I've seen a physio for a couple of sessions got referred to an ultra sound scan which was more frustrating and pointless because all she did was look at my rotator cuff (where isn't where i get pain and i did tell her that) and all she said was theres nothing wrong..

whats next ? :(
 
Ive rang NHS physio will see what they say - was disappointing for it to react after 4 weeks after feeling okay again at a lighter weight...

Is it possible I could do other excercises that wont aggravate my shoulder? Which ones would you recommend?
 
gym rats - PLEASE go easy on me.

Working my way back into things following 5 x 5 stronglifts, spin and crossfit. Enjoying being back at the gym after last 3 years mainly just road biking. Needed to change things up getting bored just cycling!

I know I'm "facing" the wrong way in this video but I had nowhere to put my camera at the other side. Also the knee supports are for my dodgy old man knees!

Think this was 55kg the other day. Any comments/critique (so long as they are nice!!!) is welcome!

 
I'd say, for one, un and re rack facing the rack!
going backwards is a recipe for hurt, you can't see what you're doing!

You're knees aren't tracking over your toes, keep your 'knees out' as you go down
 
GiraffePencils said:
I'd say, for one, un and re rack facing the rack!
going backwards is a recipe for hurt, you can't see what you're doing!

You're knees aren't tracking over your toes, keep your 'knees out' as you go down
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I know about the reracking facing it but as I said in my ramble above, I had nowhere to put the camera to get a good video doing it that way.

Thanks for the knees tip
 
booyaka said:
I know about the reracking facing it but as I said in my ramble above, I had nowhere to put the camera to get a good video doing it that way.

Thanks for the knees tip
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Ah, I think I totally mis-read your post :p

I would have said back is more useful than front for assessing Squats.
I'm told 45 degrees from side/back is really good, but I'm not sure.

Also a side view lets you see the hip crease and back angle.
 
GiraffePencils said:
Ah, I think I totally mis-read your post :p

I would have said back is more useful than front for assessing Squats.
I'm told 45 degrees from side/back is really good, but I'm not sure.

Also a side view lets you see the hip crease and back angle.
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will try and get a video of that on saturday when back at stronglifts
 
spluff said:
Ive rang NHS physio will see what they say - was disappointing for it to react after 4 weeks after feeling okay again at a lighter weight...

Is it possible I could do other excercises that wont aggravate my shoulder? Which ones would you recommend?
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Of course it is. They're called squats. ;) :)

In all seriousness, take a long, hard look at your pecs (they're probably very tight), rotator cuff and shoulder rotation

booyaka said:
gym rats - PLEASE go easy on me.

Working my way back into things following 5 x 5 stronglifts, spin and crossfit. Enjoying being back at the gym after last 3 years mainly just road biking. Needed to change things up getting bored just cycling!

I know I'm "facing" the wrong way in this video but I had nowhere to put my camera at the other side. Also the knee supports are for my dodgy old man knees!

Think this was 55kg the other day. Any comments/critique (so long as they are nice!!!) is welcome!

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First off, you're doing low bar which is interesting for a Crossfitter...

Second, your stance is very narrow for low bar, which is probably why your bum is dumping as you hit parallel.

Third, you really need to fix your core bracing because you're snaking up and down in a rather disc-squeezing way. It's kind of mesmerising, but also a portent of doom...

Fourth (as giraffepencils suggests), keep your knees out more: you're taking your glutes out of the equation which - for low bar - will completely hinder you.
 
mrthingyx said:
First off, you're doing low bar which is interesting for a Crossfitter...

Second, your stance is very narrow for low bar, which is probably why your bum is dumping as you hit parallel.

Third, you really need to fix your core bracing because you're snaking up and down in a rather disc-squeezing way. It's kind of mesmerising, but also a portent of doom...

Fourth (as giraffepencils suggests), keep your knees out more: you're taking your glutes out of the equation which - for low bar - will completely hinder you.
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Thanks - lots of things to work on.

Reason for lowbar is I found this much better years ago when I used to squat. Stuck with it this time.

Calling me a crossfitter is maybe a stretch!:D:D I go to a few classes a week so mixing up stronglifts/crossfit/spin at the moment.

So tomorrow - wider stance, knees follow/out more the toes

Try and hold core tight?
 
booyaka said:
Try and hold core tight?
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Yes and no.

Holding your core tight is a great thing... provided it's in the right position in the first place. Normal cues apply: chest up, shoulders back and down, and try and crimp off the biggest battler you've ever felt. As you do this, imagine pulling your knees up and out.

And stop when you think you're at parallel - not below.
 
spluff said:
Hmmm had 4 week rest from weights and shoulder was feeling okay.
Did light bench press 40kg (compared to 80kg) and my shoulder felt off again....
Last night in bed had dull ache again... This is really frustrating I want to get back to it...

What should I do?
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Try using Animal Flex, it help me with my shoulder pain.
 
Quinnaay said:
going through a very frustrating phase still with what appears to be my deltoid, been on going a few years on and off and this time ive had it all year to the point where I can press at all, I've seen a physio for a couple of sessions got referred to an ultra sound scan which was more frustrating and pointless because all she did was look at my rotator cuff (where isn't where i get pain and i did tell her that) and all she said was theres nothing wrong..

whats next ? :(
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Find a sports physio?

Or take up Crossfit. ;)
 
Gym brahs don't do crossfit ;) when I next see my physio I'll tell them about the US and see what he says if nothing comes of it that's my next port of call.
 
booyaka said:
Thanks - lots of things to work on.

Reason for lowbar is I found this much better years ago when I used to squat. Stuck with it this time.

Calling me a crossfitter is maybe a stretch!:D:D I go to a few classes a week so mixing up stronglifts/crossfit/spin at the moment.

So tomorrow - wider stance, knees follow/out more the toes

Try and hold core tight?
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I think I'd be more kind and say there are hundreds of far worse squat videos out there! Agree with the wider stance as you can see your knees move laterally which is usually a sign of glutes not firing (which an incredibly common issue).
 
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