Essential Random Gym Thoughts Revisited...

[peppe]

Just shot my first dose of reta. Felt like a goddamn crack addict

Not gonna lie, i'm just a regular dude but shooting myself up like this had me feeling some kind of way

Like i finally transferred to the dark side

 

[The ADD]

Just shot my first dose of reta. Felt like a goddamn crack addict

Not gonna lie, i'm just a regular dude but shooting myself up like this had me feeling some kind of way

Like i finally transferred to the dark side

I’m out of the loop but starting to hear people talk about it.

What is it?

 

[phcitywarrior]

Very good upper day in the gym. For some reason BO rows give me a slight tingling in my hammys so I’m doing chest supported rows while I fix my leg muscle imbalances.

That groin injury was something else lol.

We move. Getting back to great

 

[peppe]

I’m out of the loop but starting to hear people talk about it.

What is it?

GLP-3

 

[phcitywarrior]

I can’t catch a damn break man

Leg day today, finished my squats (315lbs 4x6) with no qualms.

Moved to RDL (275 4x6) and on the last rep of of my 2nd set I pulled my hammy

As I type this at 6:46PST I’m just gonna finish with abs and calves then call it a day. When I get home it’s a lot of ice.

I can’t do another lengthy leg injury.

 

[The ADD]

I can’t catch a damn break man

Leg day today, finished my squats (315lbs 4x6) with no qualms.

Moved to RDL (275 4x6) and on the last rep of of my 2nd set I pulled my hammy

As I type this at 6:46PST I’m just gonna finish with abs and calves then call it a day. When I get home it’s a lot of ice.

I can’t do another lengthy leg injury.

How “heavy” are those for you relatively?

 

[phcitywarrior]

How “heavy” are those for you relatively?

For Squats, 315 is challenging but not impossible. I used to do 345-355 for like 3x4. But now, I’ll just add more reps for 315 instead of weight. Heavy squats really tax my body.

RDL I used to do 295 to 305

I think the bigger issue is the groin injury caused some imbalances in my legs since I took some time off to heal.

Even last week when squatting I did like 275 to work my way up. RDL at 255/265.

Injuries are part of it and I’ve definitely taken more time to rest and recover word to @xXMASHERXx

We move. I have PT this weekend anyway

 

[The ADD]

For Squats, 315 is challenging but not impossible. I used to do 345-355 for like 3x4. But now, I’ll just add more reps for 315 instead of weight. Heavy squats really tax my body.

RDL I used to do 295 to 305

I think the bigger issue is the groin injury caused some imbalances in my legs since I took some time off to heal.

Even last week when squatting I did like 275 to work my way up. RDL at 255/265.

Injuries are part of it and I’ve definitely taken more time to rest and recover word to @xXMASHERXx

We move. I have PT this weekend anyway

I don’t see the wisdom in going that heavy on back squats and then BB RDLs. Depending on your squat stance you may already be glute/ham dominant on squats and then doubling down with the RDLs. It’s not impossible but considering the other things you want to like soccer, cycling I don’t see the “need”.

That said Ive gravitated to other versions of RDLs instead of BB to save the taxing on my body.

 

[The ADD]

Saw this on the hypothetical situation Reddit:

For 5 million dollars can you deadlift 500 lbs with 18 months to train for it.

Edit: According to the replies it’s very doable

 

[KingsnBucs1987]

I can’t catch a damn break man

Leg day today, finished my squats (315lbs 4x6) with no qualms.

Moved to RDL (275 4x6) and on the last rep of of my 2nd set I pulled my hammy

As I type this at 6:46PST I’m just gonna finish with abs and calves then call it a day. When I get home it’s a lot of ice.

I can’t do another lengthy leg injury.

Man I did the same yesterday, was doing dumbbell step ups and tripped stepping up and busted my ankle.

Taking today off to rest it and trying again tomorrow.

 

[xXMASHERXx]

For Squats, 315 is challenging but not impossible. I used to do 345-355 for like 3x4. But now, I’ll just add more reps for 315 instead of weight. Heavy squats really tax my body.

RDL I used to do 295 to 305

I think the bigger issue is the groin injury caused some imbalances in my legs since I took some time off to heal.

Even last week when squatting I did like 275 to work my way up. RDL at 255/265.

Injuries are part of it and I’ve definitely taken more time to rest and recover word to @xXMASHERXx

We move. I have PT this weekend anyway

Nah Injuries shouldn't be a part of it. If you're getting injured more than usual, you should find out why. I do agree with @The ADD that you should probably have heavy squat and heavy DL on different days.

 

[phcitywarrior]

I don’t see the wisdom in going that heavy on back squats and then BB RDLs. Depending on your squat stance you may already be glute/ham dominant on squats and then doubling down with the RDLs. It’s not impossible but considering the other things you want to like soccer, cycling I don’t see the “need”.

That said Ive gravitated to other versions of RDLs instead of BB to save the taxing on my body.

The wisdom is from the lifting plan I’m currently running (Lyle McDonald).

I’d run it in the past with no issues and at heavier weights.

Once I get back recovered, I need to tweak the routine.

Nah Injuries shouldn't be a part of it. If you're getting injured more than usual, you should find out why. I do agree with @The ADD that you should probably have heavy squat and heavy DL on different days.

Not Deadlifts but Romanian Dead lifts but point still taken.

I honestly think that initial groin injury has been the catalyst for all these issues. I was out for so long I’m sure the muscles atrophied.

I’m glued to an ice pack RN

 

[The ADD]

The wisdom is from the lifting plan I’m currently running (Lyle McDonald).

I’d run it in the past with no issues and at heavier weights.

Once I get back recovered, I need to tweak the routine.



Not Deadlifts but Romanian Dead lifts but point still taken.

I honestly think that initial groin injury has been the catalyst for all these issues. I was out for so long I’m sure the muscles atrophied.

I’m glued to an ice pack RN

I’m sure the program in a vaccum is fine but does it fit where you are right now age wise, nutrition wise, recovery wise and activity wise. That was my point.

Also and it may not apply to this program but the science evolves and some programs are based on methods and information that isn’t as optimal as when it was written.

 

[phcitywarrior]

I’m sure the program in a vaccum is fine but does it fit where you are right now age wise, nutrition wise, recovery wise and activity wise. That was my point.

Gotcha. Makes sense. Typically this is one of my “base” workout plans when I need something straightforward. I ran it a few times last year no issues.

I really come back to my groin. It was the genesis

Also and it may not apply to this program but the science evolves and some programs are based on methods and information that isn’t as optimal as when it was written.

Fair point.