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Greg Legg posted:I can't do flat presses, dips, or flyes without pain in my shoulder. I can press overhead just fine though. Are there any other chest exercises that anyone knows of? Have you tried doing presses and flys on the floor? I've not tried it, but I've seen it recommended for shoulder issues.
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Calvin Johnson Jr. posted:how long until your muscles start atrophying? im already fit and in good shape but I kinda wanna take a break from the grind The amount of lifting required to maintain muscle and strength is way less than the amount required to increase them. (Random article I found, there's tons out there) https://bretcontreras.com/how-much-training-is-necessary-to-maintain-strength-and-muscle/
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Fitzy Fitz posted:Have you tried doing presses and flys on the floor? I've not tried it, but I've seen it recommended for shoulder issues. Yup, I train at home with no bench so I have to all my presses on the floor. Appreciate your response though! Drunk Driver Dad posted:Pushups? Weirdly, these don't hurt so I guess I'll stick with them. Thank you! Greg Legg fucked around with this message at 02:30 on Nov 12, 2019 |
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i ate a very large meal and am going to the gym tomorrow i just needed it confirmed i was being a little bitch
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Greg Legg posted:I can't do flat presses, dips, or flyes without pain in my shoulder. I can press overhead just fine though. Are there any other chest exercises that anyone knows of? Don't bother training chest at all.
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Nov 12, 2019 06:45
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I never really have before, at least not long term.
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Greg Legg posted:I never really have before, at least not long term. Unless you plan to compete (bodybuilding, power lifting, nfl combine) there's no need unless you really want big titties. Certainly no reason to jump through hoops if the standard lifts cause shoulder pain. I've had shoulder issues for years and bench press is an absolute no. Cable press is touch and go but I can do some light work if I really feel like it. Generally being able to get through the day without shoulder aches, arm spasms, numbness in my fingers etc. is better than a brief chest pump.
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Nov 12, 2019 13:25
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Just get tit implants idiots Morons
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I made a bench attempt at 280x3 the other day. Probably no more than 60% rom at the end of my time but still felt good for not bailing. A spot would probably help my confidence too.
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Nov 12, 2019 16:04
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I too am much more motivated on bench when not in immediate danger of death
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Squats on the other hand
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I wasn't training bench at all until this thread made me sad about my weak bench numbers I'd much rather do oly lifting.
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I did notice an increase in focus and pressing ability with a spotter. I still hate hand-offs though
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I love em, but mostly because I bench with a huge arch and near max width grip like a knob
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Why the hate for handoffs? Unracking puts you at a really weak angle once you're lifting near/at max. I'd rather use my energy to actually press, not trying to unrack without losing tightness and burning energy. It's even worse for incline bench.
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sassassin posted:Unless you plan to compete (bodybuilding, power lifting, nfl combine) there's no need unless you really want big titties. Certainly no reason to jump through hoops if the standard lifts cause shoulder pain. This is basically what I'm thinking as well because my shoulder feels great while liftting/bjj now and it took 9 months to get there. I am probably better off focusing on dropping some body fat for now. Thank you!
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Fhqwhgads posted:Why the hate for handoffs? Unracking puts you at a really weak angle once you're lifting near/at max. I'd rather use my energy to actually press, not trying to unrack without losing tightness and burning energy. It's even worse for incline bench. Idk, it’s probably just a function of lifting with a not serious friend who didn’t do much. I lifted off my own 1rm last year and it was fine so... no harm no foul really
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I had no idea that people hand off the bar for people benching I ought to try that some time.
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Hand jobs are great if the person knows what they are doing
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DJ Fuckboy Supreme posted:I had no idea that people hand off the bar for people benching time the hand off to coincide with your forehead sweat dripping into his mouth for max power
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Fallows posted:time the hand off to coincide with your forehead sweat dripping into his mouth for max power Electrolyte drip fresh from the source
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DJ Fuckboy Supreme posted:I had no idea that people hand off the bar for people benching It's even allowed in competition!
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You can also blame your failed bench on the lovely lift off
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I took about 3 months off during unemployment and felt like poo poo. Lost my abs and arms, then went to Paris for a week and ate pastries every day. Got a job that pays enough for me to go to the gym and take judo classes, so now I’m on a new regimen of 3 days at the gym, 2 days of judo a week. Stacking that with eating healthy and light. Two months in and I’m really appreciating the results. 
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That's some quality vein action
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I switched to the GZCL method and love it! Fresh, exciting and all around feeling good. Now, I got a pro tip to ya‘ll, if you lightly strain your lower back after squatting and feel a bit of pain, don‘t be like me and deadlift on the next day! I only made it worse now! I had an injury free spell for so long now and my back was GREAT, and now this, just when I was looking forward to hit the gym almost every day.
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I've been low carb for the last month and have lost ~10 pounds. I've been focusing on pre-workout nutrition and not having carbohydrates really hasn't hurt my gains. I'm still moving up which is nice. Finally swapped to Barbell Snatches and Clean+Press since my gym is never going to buy me heavier kettlebells. Now to bug them about an oly platform.
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Lol Julius maddox just benched 744
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canadianclassic posted:Lol Julius maddox just benched 744 how many inches?
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This is him benching 739 with full rom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2tQFIojM80
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Fallows posted:This is him benching 739 with full rom: Dat Pause
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He is Very Legit and Very Strong. No weird arch tricks
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He's got the 744 on instagram and it looks easy. He was gonna go for 770 or some crazy poo poo but he apparently had a nagging Pec thing so settled for a measly 744 world record
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canadianclassic posted:He's got the 744 on instagram and it looks easy. He was gonna go for 770 or some crazy poo poo but he apparently had a nagging Pec thing so settled for a measly 744 world record That 739 looked like it took no effort. That is insane.
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Fallows posted:This is him benching 739 with full rom: drat spotter almost killed him
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canadianclassic posted:Lol Julius maddox just benched 744 https://www.instagram.com/p/B48IyuuAnu9/ so fast 
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That is impressive but he also weighs like 450 pounds
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Kai Greene going vegan
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Zzulu posted:That is impressive Ok? I don’t see your point.
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barkbell posted:Kai Greene going vegan well at least he has the name for it
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