Thread: Workout thread

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

My workouts are on the shelf. Strained rotator cuff and shoulder ligament. Shitty part is...I did by simply moving the smoker to a different part of the deck and turned the wrong way

That really sucks. I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

4 Days without lifting is not a good idea. Had a 4 day weekend from work and the Gym was closed on Monday so to not interrupt my schedule, I did yoga Saturday, rested Sunday, ran yesterday, and lifted today. My legs fought me a little bit on my first sets of squats, but it was old hat on my last two. I find it a little strange that the last 3 sets of my new weight are always easier than my first two sets. I've been dragging a little bit in the morning, so I've been getting a cup of coffee in me to get things going a bit before I hit the gym.

I am seriously considering a pre-workout now. I'll have to check out those websites SR was suggesting.

That's definitely wrong. Up the weight until that's no longer the case.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

My workouts are on the shelf. Strained rotator cuff and shoulder ligament. Shitty part is...I did by simply moving the smoker to a different part of the deck and turned the wrong way

Ouch!

Originally Posted by TheReverend

That's definitely wrong. Up the weight until that's no longer the case.

Really? I do feel like I could lift more, but I'm also pushing that weight with everything I got. I'm normally doing 4 warm-up sets before I go to my full weight. For example on Squat I did:

45.0x5
95.0x5
95.0x5
135.0x3
175.0x5
175.0x5
175.0x5
175.0x5
175.0x5

I'm a little hesitant to diverge much from the 5x5 formula until I've completed 12 weeks

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

Really? I do feel like I could lift more, but I'm also pushing that weight with everything I got. I'm normally doing 4 warm-up sets before I go to my full weight. For example on Squat I did:

45.0x5
95.0x5
95.0x5
135.0x3
175.0x5
175.0x5
175.0x5
175.0x5
175.0x5

I'm a little hesitant to diverge much from the 5x5 formula until I've completed 12 weeks

If banging the rust off is more uncomfortable than the last two work sets, then yes.

Originally Posted by TheReverend

If banging the rust off is more uncomfortable than the last two work sets, then yes.

I'll give it a try and then post back results.

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

I'll give it a try and then post back results.

You could also try doing your last warmup set with a bit more weight than your working sets for just a handful of reps. Some people recommend doing that as well just so your muscles know its time to work. Also, doing a few sets of five is probably not an adequate warmup. Try doing a couple of warmup sets of 12-15 with 85...get some blood in the muscles.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

You could also try doing your last warmup set with a bit more weight than your working sets for just a handful of reps. Some people recommend doing that as well just so your muscles know its time to work. Also, doing a few sets of five is probably not an adequate warmup. Try doing a couple of warmup sets of 12-15 with 85...get some blood in the muscles.

There should be plenty of blood in the muscles at that point since I either spend 15 minutes on the eliptical, or run a mile and a half before I lift.

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

There should be plenty of blood in the muscles at that point since I either spend 15 minutes on the eliptical, or run a mile and a half before I lift.

Try skipping all that before the workout and just do a five minute warm up then roll in to weights

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

Try skipping all that before the workout and just do a five minute warm up then roll in to weights

But...But I'm fat. I needs to get rid of these pounds.

Originally Posted by SeeingRed

Ouch!

Yeah...simple shit like pulling the car door closed, putting a shirt on, etc. just aggravates the hell out of it. Only blessing it that it's my left shoulder

Originally Posted by Thnikkaman

But...But I'm fat. I needs to get rid of these pounds.

Skipping 15 minutes of cardio on leg day isn't going to hurt your weight loss efforts if your diet is on point. You might even want to try pre-exhausting your legs a bit before hitting the squat rack. You should try a couple of different things because by that fourth and fifth set you should be struggling on the last rep or two.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

Yeah...simple shit like pulling the car door closed, putting a shirt on, etc. just aggravates the hell out of it. Only blessing it that it's my left shoulder

That's shitty. A few years ago I partially tore my left miniscus getting in the shower, so I understand your pain and aggravation.

Originally Posted by CoachChaz

My workouts are on the shelf. Strained rotator cuff and shoulder ligament. Shitty part is...I did by simply moving the smoker to a different part of the deck and turned the wrong way

You shouldn't let people smoke on your deck.

Originally Posted by chazoe60

You shouldn't let people smoke on your deck.

Depends on what they are smoking