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Post by shank on Oct 22, 2006 15:07:35 GMT -5
Thank you, Marty. Such a great post. So true too. I've had to come back from injuries before (different sport) but don't recall having this much difficulty though. But, then again, I'm not the youngling I was then. My training partner asked me yesterday, "how long do you plan on being in this sport?" I easily answered, "as long as I possibly can." There was more talk about potentials and a promise that he's not going anywhere... he has nothing but time to help me. Anyway, I keep running through that conversation and I continue to realize that I do have time and also the support of my training partners. They've been with me through this whole thing. I doubt they will ditch me now. I guess I don't see the "bounce back" that everyone else does though. That's probably contributing to the frustration. I think it's time for a re-evaluation on my training. Thank you again, M. Means a lot to me.
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Post by chad on Oct 22, 2006 20:01:40 GMT -5
A pathetic attempt to squat with pathetic weights. It's not worth posting, but for record... It is defintely worth posting. Look at it this way in a year, two years, or ten you will be able to look back and this and think to yourself "I used to lift xyz" and now I lift "abc" what awesome progress. It will be very cool to be able to see that progression. If you only start to record workouts when they are all impressive it isn't possible to fully appreciate the journey.
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Post by shank on Oct 23, 2006 0:44:38 GMT -5
Thanks, Chad. That's exactly why I posted it. If I didn't, it would have been like skipping a chapter in a book. And, I don't like that.
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Post by Joey Smith on Oct 23, 2006 21:55:46 GMT -5
Girl your awsome....I love your thinking and your thoughts on stuff....again great having you on here!....
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Post by shank on Oct 23, 2006 22:11:15 GMT -5
Thanks, Joey. I'm liking it here. Great small network of lifters where no one is lost in the masses. 10.23.06 - Bench at SWGym bar 2 x ? 95 2 x 6 115 2 x 6 125 3 x 6 Triceps Pushdown 60 3 x 20 Rear rope pull 40 3 x 20 Front raises 10 3 x 6 Learned that it's rough benching the same day as an intense PT session. As if I didn't know this already. Should be done with PT soon though. Anyway, 125 was still easy to move. I'm ready to increase the weight but may just wait until after The Cup. And then also add another training day... at least one more. On a side note: I talked to my PT about my shoulder/squat problems. She says that it feels like the head of my humerus is translating into the anterior labrum (the repaired part) when mimic the tightening and elbow drive (which is different from what my good shoulder does). I'm to start working my internal and external rotators to help keep the humeral head in place. I'm also to work the endurance of my lats and pecs to keep the shoulder from dropping out.
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Post by gopostal42 on Oct 24, 2006 21:41:49 GMT -5
glad to have you on the board heather! hope that shoulder heals up 110% for you.
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Post by shank on Oct 25, 2006 9:42:48 GMT -5
Thanks, GP. I'll be really happy when the shoulder isn't a problem anymore.
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Post by Marty Queen on Oct 25, 2006 12:36:52 GMT -5
Strong benching Heather! Maybe some kettlebell work could be the answer to your shoulder woes?
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Post by shank on Oct 25, 2006 13:14:22 GMT -5
Strong benching Heather! Maybe some kettlebell work could be the answer to your shoulder woes? Thanks, Marty. That's probably a good idea... although, I don't have easy access to kettlebells. I've got bands and thinking that those would be good for the little stabilizing muscles too. Thoughts?
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Post by Marty Queen on Oct 25, 2006 13:24:37 GMT -5
Bands would probably work fine -- anything that forces you to balance and stabilize the weight.
Also, the rotator cuff exercise with cables where you just move the forearm into the body against the weight and then turn around and move it out from the body worked wonders on a shoulder problem I had a couple years ago. I am currently having some shoulder pain and I am doing that movement at least once a week. It really helps me. You have to use really light weight for that though.
Try some close grip pulldowns, palms facing, for the lats. I love those.
Keep working and you'll get past this!
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Post by shank on Oct 25, 2006 14:04:05 GMT -5
Ahh, sounds good, M. Thanks for the suggestions and the vote of confidence.
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Post by Stacey Jones on Oct 25, 2006 15:27:13 GMT -5
Heather you are doing great! some yoga poses were you are holding the postures that will work those small stabilizer muscles may help too!
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Post by shank on Oct 25, 2006 16:19:55 GMT -5
Heather you are doing great! some yoga poses were you are holding the postures that will work those small stabilizer muscles may help too! Thanks, S. I don't know much about yoga. Tell me more, please...
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Post by gopostal42 on Oct 25, 2006 16:34:22 GMT -5
Strong benching Heather! Maybe some kettlebell work could be the answer to your shoulder woes? Thanks, Marty. That's probably a good idea... although, I don't have easy access to kettlebells. I've got bands and thinking that those would be good for the little stabilizing muscles too. Thoughts? i wouldnt use a lot of band tension, i've got 2 bad shoudlers and they kill me with double up minis.
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Post by shank on Oct 25, 2006 16:48:39 GMT -5
Thanks, Marty. That's probably a good idea... although, I don't have easy access to kettlebells. I've got bands and thinking that those would be good for the little stabilizing muscles too. Thoughts? i wouldnt use a lot of band tension, i've got 2 bad shoudlers and they kill me with double up minis. Good point... I'll start with therabands before I use real bands. Work my way up.
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