That is some long standing rivalry!
I remember the Squats and Deadlifts with you, then trying to keep up with IceCold and FreeFaller on the shoulder press. Those were the days.. when I wasnt so broken!ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ ||| The 2023/2024 Gym Rats Thread ||| ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ
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I remember the Squats and Deadlifts with you, then trying to keep up with IceCold and FreeFaller on the shoulder press. Those were the days.. when I wasnt so broken!I've just started squatting again after not doing any squats since October, 80kg feels like squatting a baby elephant!!That is some long standing rivalry!
Ha na, ive been leg pressing so power is good but squatting just hits different!Got those weak cycling legs now haven't you
That was me yesterday. I was doing some hack squatting and thought I'd try some actual squatting after not squatting in forever.. I thought I was actually going to to get stuck 'in the hole' after trying 2 sets of 100kg. Definitely need some mobility work if i want to get under that bar again! haha
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I miss those days!That is some long standing rivalry!
Whilst pushing big numbers and being strong was fun, translating it into functional strength was less evident. I don't regret focussing on pure PL type of lifting, but having moved to more functional strength it feels more suitable for life now. That said, I still think creating a solid base with the big 3 has been critical to transitioning to more power in other movements.
Whilst they say martial arts strength/size is of little consequence, it does help when you know how to apply it at the right time.
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What are people's thoughts on glucosamine MSM? I ordered some to try it out as I've had a bit of knee pain (only a small amount when in a fully ATG squat position, I can still go below parallel just fine) so I thought I'd see how it goes. Heard from some that it makes no difference and others swear by it!
Where do you have the pain? I have been dealing with patellar tendonitis I think, would be good to hear how you find the glucosamine with your specific pain once youve used it a while
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It's kind of behind the knee, but it's often hard to tell exactly and pinpoint it down. It's quite minor now to be honest, but I do notice it is crunchier than the other knee.
I'm also trying to do more adductor type work to try and get the stabilisation a bit better when squatting.
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The basic joint stack with out getting too esoteric is:
1. A high quality multivitamin that provides Vitamin D3 at 2000 IU.
2. A high quality fish oil. (Not the same as cod liver oil avoid this)
3. Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM supplement.
4. Turmeric. (In reality you want a high quality Curcumin supplement as that's the active ingredient in Turmeric)
I would suggest that everyone interested in joint health take the above as that forms the basics for joint support.
I got this information from here.
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The more esoteric options are:
Collagen (1,3 and type 2)
Boswellia AKBA
Bromelain
Ligaplex 2 (manganese supplement)
Rosehip
Devils Claw
and loads and loads more...
My current stack is the basic joint stack plus 20g of multi collagen and Boswellia AKBA.
Obviously make sure your diet is rich in calcium as well and cruciferous vegetables.
1. A high quality multivitamin that provides Vitamin D3 at 2000 IU.
2. A high quality fish oil. (Not the same as cod liver oil avoid this)
3. Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM supplement.
4. Turmeric. (In reality you want a high quality Curcumin supplement as that's the active ingredient in Turmeric)
I would suggest that everyone interested in joint health take the above as that forms the basics for joint support.
I got this information from here.
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The more esoteric options are:
Collagen (1,3 and type 2)
Boswellia AKBA
Bromelain
Ligaplex 2 (manganese supplement)
Rosehip
Devils Claw
and loads and loads more...
My current stack is the basic joint stack plus 20g of multi collagen and Boswellia AKBA.
Obviously make sure your diet is rich in calcium as well and cruciferous vegetables.
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What's wrong with cod liver oil @opethdisciple ?
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Too much vitamin A especially when taken with a multivitamin.
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Is creatine on a cut a good or a bad idea?
Also I see a lot of people suggest 5g but yet the stuff I have from myprotein says to consume 3g per day.
Also I see a lot of people suggest 5g but yet the stuff I have from myprotein says to consume 3g per day.
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I thought the current logic with creatine was take it regardless, 5ish a day, more if you're a bigger guy, even if you don't like you should probably take it as there have been studies showing improvements to brain function and stuff (speaking as someone who is terrible at taking it )
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Managed to put my back out three weeks ago and am.slowly getting into my core rehab stuff.
Amusingly, I remember being lazy with a deadlift session before it but had no pain at all afterwards.... the pain kicked in two days later and was quite unpleasant and debilitating.
Consequences of getting complacent!
Amusingly, I remember being lazy with a deadlift session before it but had no pain at all afterwards.... the pain kicked in two days later and was quite unpleasant and debilitating.
Consequences of getting complacent!
Yep take it all the time,5-10g a day depending on size up to 30g+ if you want to try using it to improve cognitive function after poor sleep (will probably give you bum wee if you jump straight to that doseI thought the current logic with creatine was take it regardless, 5ish a day, more if you're a bigger guy, even if you don't like you should probably take it as there have been studies showing improvements to brain function and stuff (speaking as someone who is terrible at taking it
)Creatine is absolutely never a bad idea unless you are one of the very very few that has negative reactions from it, gi issues, etc Cut or Bulk or maintaining the benefits of using it outweigh the downside of holding a little more water weight. The only time you would really even consider coming off it is if you were needing to make a weight cut for any sort of comp, to really push those last limits of cutting.
For us normals, no, just keep taking it! In fact on a cut it might be even better to help you keep pushing hard during your training sessions while calorie depleted!
Ive currently not been taking mine after 3 years taking it as I havent reorded my supply and potentially considering getting a health check done but i can say im noticing the impacts of not taking it on both my lifting and my cycling efforts.
What is lazy with a deadlift?
Letting his form slip.