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kx250rider
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I don't work out when I have a bug (cold/flu), but I work around injuries. I had a 6-month battle with a tendon problem in my left wrist from last December until June, and I couldn't bench press. But I was able to do everything else, and I used the pec deck in stead of benching, which seemed to compensate and I didn't fall back.
As far as routine rest; I've found that 1 day on/2 days off is best for me on bulking, although I work my abs 365 days/year without rest. Once in awhile, my work schedule sometimes forces me to stay out of the weight room for up to 10 days, but I still do whatever I can to keep from losing momentum (pushups with my wife sitting on my shoulders, etc) . I commute from Dallas to LA several times a year, and I usually drive, so I try to get in sync so that the 2 days on the road aren't workouts missed. My Dallas weight room is only an Olympic set & bench, and a 25-85-lb hex db set. I can keep up there, but I would join a gym or add to my weight room there, if I were to stay for more than a month or so at a time. Usually it's 3 or 4 weeks there, and 3 months in SoCal.
Charles
As far as routine rest; I've found that 1 day on/2 days off is best for me on bulking, although I work my abs 365 days/year without rest. Once in awhile, my work schedule sometimes forces me to stay out of the weight room for up to 10 days, but I still do whatever I can to keep from losing momentum (pushups with my wife sitting on my shoulders, etc) . I commute from Dallas to LA several times a year, and I usually drive, so I try to get in sync so that the 2 days on the road aren't workouts missed. My Dallas weight room is only an Olympic set & bench, and a 25-85-lb hex db set. I can keep up there, but I would join a gym or add to my weight room there, if I were to stay for more than a month or so at a time. Usually it's 3 or 4 weeks there, and 3 months in SoCal.
Charles
with both forearms in pain, elbow in pain, shins/ankles in pain. not sure if there is anyway to work around these injuries i have. i think 2 weeks off is my only option, will let you guys know how it turns out.
again I'm not worried about losing size or strength... I've always come back stronger when i've taken time off in no time. I actually looked at myself in the mirror and it seems like my muscles are bigger after taking 4 days off so far. go figure.
again I'm not worried about losing size or strength... I've always come back stronger when i've taken time off in no time. I actually looked at myself in the mirror and it seems like my muscles are bigger after taking 4 days off so far. go figure.
BigCbear
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i think you should listen to your body man!!
you know the difference between a bad pain and a good pain!!
thats the main thing i suggets..when i was younger in highschool i didnt listen to my body and got a nasty rotator cuff injury..
wrestling for my school i felt a sharp pain in my shoulder and didnt want to lose the match so i kept going... went for another take down and the guy laid his weight into my shoulder and i have had problems with it ever since...thought i was fine a couple days later and tried bench and hurt it even worse it took me 4 to 5 months to finally get it back.. took my bench at 16 years old from 295 to 60 pounds.
i suggest if your in that much pain i would take time off and play it week by week and see how you feel.
i also to alot of warm up sets with my shoulders on shoulder and bench day to lessin the chance of anymore injury
you know the difference between a bad pain and a good pain!!
thats the main thing i suggets..when i was younger in highschool i didnt listen to my body and got a nasty rotator cuff injury..
wrestling for my school i felt a sharp pain in my shoulder and didnt want to lose the match so i kept going... went for another take down and the guy laid his weight into my shoulder and i have had problems with it ever since...thought i was fine a couple days later and tried bench and hurt it even worse it took me 4 to 5 months to finally get it back.. took my bench at 16 years old from 295 to 60 pounds.
i suggest if your in that much pain i would take time off and play it week by week and see how you feel.
i also to alot of warm up sets with my shoulders on shoulder and bench day to lessin the chance of anymore injury
Roxy722
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Hey S, have you considered Rolfing? You might give that look on google.
I would also suggest nightly hot bath with Epsom Salts. They actually penetrate into your body, I read that somewhere....theyre cheap anyway.
Also check your PM box.
Rolfing sounds amazing!! I'm gonna check that out.
Hey S, have you considered Rolfing? You might give that look on google.
I would also suggest nightly hot bath with Epsom Salts. They actually penetrate into your body, I read that somewhere....theyre cheap anyway
Also check your PM box.
check your PM too
I am getting acpuncture tonite and have been resting since friday and i am feeling better. think resting was a brilliant idea.
i will keep u guys and gals updated over the next couple weeks
ghettostudmuffin
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I knew a guy that went through several rolfing sessions. He swears that after like 5 sessions he grew an inch from restricted muscle tissue and super tight fascia. I actually believe him as he was a competitive swimmer and he knew what his actual height was for years before doing the rolfing.
Keep one thing in mind though.
It's VERY painful.
Keep one thing in mind though.
It's VERY painful.
Roxy722
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I wondered if it was painful. I went for a deep tissue massage and had more muscle soreness then some of my workouts. Could barely walk the next day.
Kind of on a similar track...have you guys ever heard of biofeedback?? I was talking to a guy in the gym last night who has started getting biofeedback readings and he is doing his diet, training and resting to fall in line with these readings. I know there's a big trainer up here in Canada, Scott Abel, who uses this too but I don't know much about it. Sounds expensive too!
