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Stu's Struggle
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Well, as a semi newb lifter I'm really up for trying anything. Before when I used to lift I just kinda split my body up into halfs and switch between 2 different workouts. I'm ready to try something new and I think the more structure I have the easier it will be for me to stick with it.
Another question.....on the deadlift, should I start with the weight on the floor and set it down each rep or just go to the middle of the shin area?
Another question.....on the deadlift, should I start with the weight on the floor and set it down each rep or just go to the middle of the shin area?
SgtSlaughter
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It should be great new stimulus for your body and mind. Some benefits are: you'll get stronger... leaner, and better at the main lifts.here2help said:
I didn't truely understand the principals behind the 5x5 until I was about 1/2 way through it, lol... great people on here helped me tweak it along the way when I encountered questions and problems.
I couldn't emphasize this enough. I've had shoulder problems for years due to bad form, which the gents on here corrected for me.sgtslaughter said:that soreness doesn't = great for you
although, alot of people welcome that feeling of "I was worked real good" . It just means your legs aren't conditioned to handle a lot of work yet
Morning cardio would have been a great idea to speed up the recovery of your legs... LIGHT cardio, i mean a SLOW walk for 20 or 30 minutes.... get the blood moving and lactic acid out.
keep using the towel until you build up some trapezious meat (the diamond shaped muscle that is most of your visible your upper back).
bench, yeah definetly get back in there to use a regular bench. And keep your elbows in (your elbows will rub into your body/lats on the way down)... if you start benching like that it'll save your shoulders from alot of pain and possibly injury later on.
Row sounds good... that's a good and hefty rowI sense alot of pulling potential!
i'll find you links to proper form vids so you can review them... form = utmost importance
P.S. Great job getting in the Gym!!! That's a huge step!
Well, I'm not going to be able to do squats today. I can still barely walk and can't even perform a bodyweight squat. I definately went too hard on Monday. I almost fell twice while walking for 30mins on the treadmill this morning but was able to save myself with the hand rails.
Anyone have suggestions on how to speed up recovery? What lifts do you guys think I should do tonight? Incline/military and deadlift and something else that doesn't involve legs?
Anyone have suggestions on how to speed up recovery? What lifts do you guys think I should do tonight? Incline/military and deadlift and something else that doesn't involve legs?
Active recovery (light cardio)here2help said:
Stretching
Glutamine
Hot tub / Sauna (but those may increase soreness/inflamation, when 'cold' comes in)
Hot/Cold therapies worked too.. usually in shower where you can change from hot to cold for like 10 minutes ever 30 seconds (or whatever your choice it) on 'sore' part... some cant handle it
those did me good when I started. After my 1st leg day I had to use the Handi Rail in the bathroom b/c it hurt to sit lol... I looked hilarious but after 2-3 weeks things loosened up (from ALL 'sore' parts... )
Now, I rarely get sore, and when I do, I like it lol
SgtSlaughter
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morning noon and night no matter what... and during workouts. Deep tissue massages... are miracleshere2help said:
Sounds like you deff. over reached a bit... go easy for a couple weeks getting good at the form is number 1 adding weight comes later.
