Quote: (07-16-2014 10:15 AM)Deluge Wrote:
Mongo what's your take on gaining more muscle without getting (or even losing) fat? Do you do the traditional bulk and cut cycles or something else?
I've tried bulk and cut cycles but it can get miserable. Nowadays I just mainly eat for maintenance, and let my workouts slowly lean me out and build muscle. I've developed a more holistic approach in recent times, rather than try to race to a certain outcome I keep in mind it is a process over several years.
Quote: (07-16-2014 10:47 AM)pharmacyfella82 Wrote:
What is the forum's opinion on recovering from injury? Last week I tweaked my shoulder right about acromion/clavicle joint jerking up my last rep of an OHP. Couldn't even DL 135 w/out pain. It feels better now 5 days later, but how soon is too soon to start training it again?
Get checked out by a doctor or proceed at your own risk with what you feel comfortable doing. AC joint injuries aren't something to trifle with. I've messed up my shoulders doing stupid things, and made them worse by not taking the time to recover and rehab properly. That being said, it's your body.
Quote: (07-16-2014 11:16 AM)Ryre Wrote:
Thanks Mongo. I've been going to parallel or slightly below on front squats but definitely not ass to grass, I'll try it (though my ankle mobility isn't very good).
Any tips on how to set up for an effective TKE at a commercial gym? They don't have a good selection of elastic bands so I'll have to use one of the cable machines.
Work on that ankle mobility until you can. Your legs will appreciate it. As for setting up TKEs, the cable machine works fine. Also incorporate some weighted single leg work, such as step-ups and lunges, while using the barbell.