if you didn't have that stuff before, what where you using?
Ive found that the plates to be the most expensive here, that pretty much the only thing holding me back. The cheapest ive found it about $1.2/lb (canadian) but i need at least 1000lbs, that may not be enough if me and my girlfriend are training at the same time either.
I have been using a shitty bench, no power rack,
and a standard bar rated to 140kg , its definatley not perfect, but it does the job, but training alone in my garage I would like the safety of a cage
yeah plates are the most expensive, the ones i am getting, rubber coated with the ez grip handles are $2.95/kg (Aussie)
If i was as strong as you I couldnt afford it either
- I was pretty happy with the floor presses, probably good for another rep or 2 at 220, but the first rep was shitty form made it harder than it should have been and I was concerned with being pinned to the floor.
- Sprints were fun, its been a while since I have done any sort of running, Im not to sore today considering.
- It helps to run faster when you have a 110lb dog chasing you.
- Chinup rep quality has improved by a shit load, as in chest to bar
- No hip pain recently, there is still a little bit of tightness occasionally
but for the most part it feels good, and there was no pain whilst running either.
- Not sure what to do tonight for lower body, I might try some front squats and see how they feel, ill do more sprints too.
a - Deadlift
60kg x 10
80 x 8
90 x 3
100 x 1
110 x 1 x 2 (242)
- light and easy and pain free b - Slight Incline Sprints ~40m (44yards)
1 - 3 (warmups)
4 - 10 (sprints 75% pace)
- was easier than wednesday night, didnt run as fast though
c - shrugs 60kg x 15 x 3
d - hammer curls 3 sets
e - Dead Bugs
3 x 8e
- im damn sore today, even though the deads were light its been a while and my back is more sore than anything else
- groin is sore from the sprints, not bad sore, just not been used sore
one good way to really get the groin/hamstrings loose, that i found, is to use a rolling pin in that area. It's too hard to get it effectively with a foam roller.
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glad to see you're doing well, man. I've got to incorporate more strecthing/rolling, etc. I keep hurting my back.
thanks, things are getting back to full speed
rolling/stretching makes a big difference to me when Im consistent with it. When i get injured its always because i have been getting lazy with the rolling/ mobility
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one good way to really get the groin/hamstrings loose, that i found, is to use a rolling pin in that area. It's too hard to get it effectively with a foam roller.
Hips were a bit sore from the front squats last night
- Being the supportive husband I am Ill be doing some extra stuff in the mornings to keep my wife company as she does some training.
It wont be anything to strenuous, probably just cardio and rolling.
Finally had my appointment with the Osteopath
Hips are slightly out of alignment.
He worked on my Psoas and groin which was painful
a few other back adjustments and some stretches where I thought I was going to explode, and it had already made a difference.
Only need 2 more visits and he thinks it should all be good, it will be good to be pain free.
a1 - Floor Press
60kg x 12
80kg x 5
90 x 3
100 x 1 (220)
90 x 3
70 x 10
60 x 10 (close grip)
a2 - Pullups bw (88kg) x 2,2,2,2,2,2 (12 total)
b - Slight Incline Sprints ~40m (44yards)
1 - 3 (warmups)
4 - 10 ish - I lost count
c1 - chins bw+10kg x 3 x 2
bw x 6
c2 - front plate raise 15kg x 20, 20, 20
- Not meant to be lifting anything heavy while I get treated for this hip problem, some would say I dont lift anything heavy anyway,
- A bit tired and down on strength, not really feeling it, oh well
- Not that I have any concrete evidence, but I definitely feel faster with the sprints and my form is waay better than when I started. Something has added some mass to my scrawny legs too, seeing as though I have done fuck all leg work recently it must be the sprints. I heart sprints
God damn muthafucka, my back locked up again, im sick of typing that shit.
As of right now it feels ok, have another osteo appointment tomorrow
should be good, ill be happy if he can fix it.
The original pain I had when I went in to the osteo has gone, so thats a positive, but this damn back spasm may have set me back I think..
Back from the osteo and my hips are back in alignment, again.
Hopefully this time next week they will still be aligned properly and I can get back to some lifting.
I really want to start 531 when I get my new stuff this week
What's wrong with your back? This last year has been a mess of hip/back injuries for me too.
Sorry about not reading the full thread, by the way. If you could just point me in the right direction, that would be great.
Its been a recurring problem for a while now, and this time I got sick of it happening and wanted to get it looked at.
I have had 2 appointments with an Osteopath, the problem is the tightness in my legs/hips/glutes/back are causing my right hip to sit higher than the left side which leads to the other issues.
As i said the other day, my hips are back aligned after my session and I
am not doing any lower body stuff before next weeks appointment.
Its been a recurring problem for a while now, and this time I got sick of it happening and wanted to get it looked at.
I have had 2 appointments with an Osteopath, the problem is the tightness in my legs/hips/glutes/back are causing my right hip to sit higher than the left side which leads to the other issues.
As i said the other day, my hips are back aligned after my session and I
am not doing any lower body stuff before next weeks appointment.
Interesting, and thanks for the reply. I didn't realize how arrogant I sounded till I reread it . For me, I've had recurring tightness/injuries in my groin (one of the muscles that runs along the length of the inner thigh), lower back, and hip flexor. Disciplined foam rolling/stretching has helped a lot, but it's still not 100%.
Interesting, and thanks for the reply. I didn't realize how arrogant I sounded till I reread it . For me, I've had recurring tightness/injuries in my groin (one of the muscles that runs along the length of the inner thigh), lower back, and hip flexor. Disciplined foam rolling/stretching has helped a lot, but it's still not 100%.
didnt think it was arrogant, i wouldnt worry about it
The foam rolling and mobility work out of Maximum Strength has helped me a lot also.
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Jealous!
Well I deciphered the Chinglish instructions and I got the rack built and thats all I had time for over the weekend , I gave the chinup bar a good work out every time I walked past it though, I suck at wide grip pullups.
Will build the high/low pulley and the bench tonight.
My new bar is awesome too, a lot different to the crappy one I have been using.
, its definatley not perfect, but it does the job, but training alone in my garage I would like the safety of a cage 
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