Back in the gym after 3 weeks off....??

[beastboy]

Cleared to do back, arms, and legs, so I am going to hit the back today. How should my w/o be today? Just light to get back into it?

 

[bigdelt69]

I would start with your basic compound movements. Although 3 weeks really is not that long of a layoff.

 

[Lord_Suston]

start with compound and work on your form, you can always up the intesity next time.... Why risk injury by not being patient???

 

[gymtime]

Yes, especially for any lifting even remotely involving that shoulder. Go easy for now, and probably your next few workouts.

 

[beastboy]

I went really light...probably about 50%....it felt pretty good, but I just have that nervous feeling that I'm going to injure myself again. I guess that is a good thing....keeps me focused on form. It is a bummer watching everyone else hitting it hard and myself having to kick back, but I know it is just a matter of time.

 

[gymtime]

Good way to look at it. Every few months or so, I have to force myself to refocus on form. And that always means taking some weight off the bar, which we all hate to do. But it's ultimately a good thing to do; kind of a reality check of sorts.

 

[Exodus]

after 4 weeks off i jumped back in balls to the wall....... you made the better choice my friend.

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