Workout Bros

[seanality]

I have been having an issue with my left shoulder; I would have a lot of pain when doing shoulder press or just lifting my arm over my head, even with no weight, after even a few minutes of lifting. I first thought it was a lactic acid build up or my rotator cuff. I had my aunt look at it who is a deep tissue massage therapist, she said the problem was in my back and traps. The smaller muscles that help hold form and shape had been neglected. I guess what was happening was a combination of things; I sleep on my left side which helps bend my shoulder in towards my chest, I was working mostly with heavy weights; the amount of tension on my chest and traps brought my delts inwards and upwards to the point where my left tricep was tucking under my delts. I have been doing a few small exercises that she showed me which you can do with a door frame and with an inside corner of a room. But let me tell you, that shit was hurting pretty bad and I was surprised when she said it wasn't something related to the rotator cuff or something that needed surgery.

[squatta_leader]

vaginaitis

[endofOne]

In regards to the DOMS, it has been proven that anti-inflammatories help with relief. I know Rippetoe says in his book that inflammation of the contractile units within muscle fibers are the likely cause (although even he says that it has not been proven fact).

[stile]

I don't know if I was actually lifting weights when I started this thread. I'm doing a 5/3/1 variation right now.

My set/rep scheme looks like this:
Week 1:
1x5 40%
1x5 50%
1x3 60%
2x5 65%
2x5 75%
1x5 85%
3x1 90%

I decided to double up on the 2 work sets to add a little bit more volume before the prescribed AMRAP (as many reps as possible) set. Week one I also do heavy singles so I don't do AMRAP and only go for the expected reps.

Week 2:
1x5 40%
1x5 50%
1x3 60%
2x3 70%
2x3 80%
1x3 90%
3x10 55%

Week 3:
1x5 40%
1x5 50%
1x3 60%
2x5 75%
2x3 85%
1x1+ 95%
3x10 55%

I like this new setup because I get a lot more volume compared to before. The regular 5/3/1 only has 3 warmup sets and 3 work sets + assistance. I only lift 2-3 times a week so it was hard to get stronger just doing the minimum. I like doing the heavy singles because they help to set me up for the heavier weight coming up in the next weeks.

Day A:
Squat
Bench

Day B:
Deadlift
Press

[stile]

I have been having an issue with my left shoulder; I would have a lot of pain when doing shoulder press or just lifting my arm over my head, even with no weight, after even a few minutes of lifting. I first thought it was a lactic acid build up or my rotator cuff. I had my aunt look at it who is a deep tissue massage therapist, she said the problem was in my back and traps. The smaller muscles that help hold form and shape had been neglected. I guess what was happening was a combination of things; I sleep on my left side which helps bend my shoulder in towards my chest, I was working mostly with heavy weights; the amount of tension on my chest and traps brought my delts inwards and upwards to the point where my left tricep was tucking under my delts. I have been doing a few small exercises that she showed me which you can do with a door frame and with an inside corner of a room. But let me tell you, that shit was hurting pretty bad and I was surprised when she said it wasn't something related to the rotator cuff or something that needed surgery.

ever do shoulder dislocations as a warmup? they help to loosen up the shoulders a lot.

[Shotty]

[insom]

Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
For a perfect score; run 3 miles in under 18:00, 20 Dead-hang Pull-ups, 100 Marine Corps Sit-ups in 2:00, with no rest in between.

If you can't do that, then you're garbage. Weights will make you appear fit (and yeah you can lift heavy shit) but when shit hits the fan it's always the weightlifters/bodybuilders to fall out the fastest.
15 mile ruck marches with 90+ lbs.
2 mile ocean swims.
1-3 week long field patrols.
Weights are great but have a balance. Lean and Mean.

[wintehs]

Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
For a perfect score; run 3 miles in under 18:00, 20 Dead-hang Pull-ups, 100 Marine Corps Sit-ups in 2:00, with no rest in between.

If you can't do that, then you're garbage. Weights will make you appear fit (and yeah you can lift heavy shit) but when shit hits the fan it's always the weightlifters/bodybuilders to fall out the fastest.
15 mile ruck marches with 90+ lbs.
2 mile ocean swims.
1-3 week long field patrols.
Weights are great but have a balance. Lean and Mean.

You do realize that the majority of us aren't talking about military service or some shit here right?

[kirk]

Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
For a perfect score; run 3 miles in under 18:00, 20 Dead-hang Pull-ups, 100 Marine Corps Sit-ups in 2:00, with no rest in between.

If you can't do that, then you're garbage. Weights will make you appear fit (and yeah you can lift heavy shit) but when shit hits the fan it's always the weightlifters/bodybuilders to fall out the fastest.
15 mile ruck marches with 90+ lbs.
2 mile ocean swims.
1-3 week long field patrols.
Weights are great but have a balance. Lean and Mean.

[Stamp]

how about i'll give you 20$ (double alex) if you show me a 135 lb squat with good form and fairly low.

Is this still possible?