Random health and exercise thoughts

[GraphicNovelty]



I'm getting a steroid shot in my rotator cuff today.. it was caused by stress of olympic lifting FWIW
edit: Also all my pants are super loose around the waist now FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

I know that feel and it's glorious. All of my clothes that I care about fit way better, which is awesome.

That includes:
+J Blzer
ToJ Moto
Brooks Bros MTM Shirts
APC's
Alt A. T-Shirts
A&F Flannels (don't h8 they fit awesome).

I only regret giving away the chinos i bought for work that got too small on me. Who cares though--I'll be moving to a new office in october and won't have to wear ******* khakis ever again.

I also used moving as en excuse to get rid of all of the **** I don't wear And once I move to a new office, I'll be able to get rid of the ****** dress-shirts I had to buy because i was outgrowing my old ones.

My wardrobe is pretty much perfect (for me) now

 

[stinger70]

With the strength standards, does the level you are at suggest potential for gainz? What i mean is, even though i've been training a year or so, i am still at novice level on most lifts, and untrained on bench press. Does this mean i am still at the level where i can get a shitload of noob gains? Or does it mean i started at a big disadvantage and have still used up my 25lb LBM noob gains or whatever the amount is.

 

[Coldsnap]

Nice Graphic. I gotta admit clothes look better on me since I have slimmed down.

 

[fuji]

Lowering back feeling really tight after bench press. Over arching maybe or is it just because I'm not really used to the form?

Need to start doing my negatives faster, I think I control the weight too much. It's great on low rep stuff, but I probably spend more time on the eccentrics then the concentrics on stuff like pull ups.

 

[GraphicNovelty]

http://www.niashanks.com/2012/07/30-rules-lift-like-a-girl-look-awesome/

In case you want to convince any of your ladyfriends to lift heavy

 

[Coldsnap]

^ Cool thanks. My girlfriend just started working out with me last week at a community rec center, i go to a powerlifting gym on her off days. It was super cute though, first day I had her squat and she loved it, she was like jumping all up and down asking how much a normal girl could squat.. getting super competitive.

 

[RedLantern]

Finally got back to the gym today . . . man it's so hard to go back after a long absence. Did a ton of foam rolling, stretching, mobility type work (which all really hurt - damn your body gets screwed up when you dont use it) then hit up some compound lifts 3x5 squat, dead, bench, bent over rows, military press. feelsbadbutkindagoodman.

Side note - since i've hurt myself multiple times doing traditional deadlift, I switched to Sumo style and boy does that feel a lot better. First time ive ever deadlifted and not felt like injury was just a moment away.

 

[knucks]



Finally got back to the gym today . . . man it's so hard to go back after a long absence. Did a ton of foam rolling, stretching, mobility type work (which all really hurt - damn your body gets screwed up when you dont use it) then hit up some compound lifts 3x5 squat, dead, bench, bent over rows, military press. feelsbadbutkindagoodman.
Side note - since i've hurt myself multiple times doing traditional deadlift, I switched to Sumo style and boy does that feel a lot better. First time ive ever deadlifted and not felt like injury was just a moment away.

How did you hurt yourself via conventional?

 

[RedLantern]



How did you hurt yourself via conventional?

Just cant get into a position where I have correct back angle. I have a really long torso and short arms. Also less than optimal hip and ankle mobility. Working on the mobility but my left ankle will likely never have full mobility as a result of an old football injury.

 

[Khayembii Communique]

Working on the mobility but my left ankle will likely never have full mobility as a result of an old football injury.

Mechanical limitations or nerve/muscle issues? I have some bone growth in my right ankle from skateboarding as a kid so I can't stretch my right calf like people can normally, though I think it's gotten better over the years. Muscle/nerve issues are a toss-up, but a lot of doctors will give you a conservative outlook so never resign yourself to not trying.

 

[knucks]

ankle mobility is relatively easy compared to hip

 

[I<3Bacon]

inb4 page 1338

My APC NS 30's look like a standard NS fit in the legs, but are approaching uncomfortably tight from the hips down to the upper thighs. Waist is a lil loose. Considering buying 31's. Can't believe I used to fit in 28's a couple years ago.

GN, fuji, etc. I'll be staying in the village wed-sun

 

[RedLantern]



Mechanical limitations or nerve/muscle issues? I have some bone growth in my right ankle from skateboarding as a kid so I can't stretch my right calf like people can normally, though I think it's gotten better over the years. Muscle/nerve issues are a toss-up, but a lot of doctors will give you a conservative outlook so never resign yourself to not trying.

I'm not 100% sure, but it feels mechanical. I still work on it, cause I want it to be the best it can be, but in the past I havent seen much, if any improvement, even when working on it dilligently.

 

[Coldsnap]



inb4 page 1338
My APC NS 30's look like a standard NS fit in the legs, but are approaching uncomfortably tight from the hips down to the upper thighs. Waist is a lil loose. Considering buying 31's. Can't believe I used to fit in 28's a couple years ago.
GN, fuji, etc. I'll be staying in the village wed-sun

Crazy right. my first pair of APCs were new cures size 27 and now I fill a apc ns 32 after stretch haha.

 

[fuji]

Gonna buy some new jeans in the states. Probably get naked and famous weird guys because I have fairly big quads and no calves. Somehow size 31 uniqlo T-000 still fit.