I still haven't found the best method but I can get through 3-4 sets on 8-10 reps at a lower weight. Feels great on the quads and like I said its the best warms up for my hips in the quickest time frame.might try this with some lower weight, but I can never get used to the bar positioning for front sqauts.
Did weighted dips/pullups for the first time in months, my left shoulder is
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I started out pretty low and I was going to try to go heavy but the grip is becoming an issue. Its just blood flow warm-up now. 4 good working sets between 135-155. Not heavy but I'm getting full range of motion so that still wakes the quads up.
It would take me 2-3 sets of back squats for my hip to feel up to going heavy. I can basically jump to working sets now.
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Man my lifting game has been 
during this entire cut. Obviously I'm really only concerned about maintenance, but I have been so bad I'm starting to wonder how I haven't reverted back to origami status
Can't find any energy or motivation to lift for more than 30 minutes no matter how many sets I have as a goal. Reps have dropped like 25% at least with equal weights. Haven't done a leg workout in weeks other than two times doing hill sprints.
I just walk around too much at work, combined with my cardio sessions I just can't really focus on lifting. At least the cut is going well
during this entire cut. Obviously I'm really only concerned about maintenance, but I have been so bad I'm starting to wonder how I haven't reverted back to origami statusCan't find any energy or motivation to lift for more than 30 minutes no matter how many sets I have as a goal. Reps have dropped like 25% at least with equal weights. Haven't done a leg workout in weeks other than two times doing hill sprints.
I just walk around too much at work, combined with my cardio sessions I just can't really focus on lifting. At least the cut is going well
Flat and decline bb bench feels so awkward...I can't go over 185 now without pain in my shoulders. Such a shytty chest workout yesterday night. Worst one in a minute.
Doing legs and back...need a bounce back day in the gym.
Doing legs and back...need a bounce back day in the gym.
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Haven't weighed myself though bc I have no scale
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Almost 10 lbs down from my usual weight, but I look bigger. Guess I'm losing that body fat. I feel stronger, too.Still gotta get my squatting back up. I took too many weeks off not doing em and it's showing
jilla82
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back in the gym after 3 weeks off...could only do two sets of squats @ 225 and then my legs cramped the fukk up
Went to visit an orthopaedic surgeon for my shoulder. I had surgery on it for a torn labrum two years ago. I recently reinjured it. Might be a loose piece of cartilege. I took it easy for a couple of weeks, but it got worse so I visited my doctor.
Anyway, I have to stop weight lifting or it's going to get worse.
I had been weight lifting after surgery, but against the doctor's orders because I have osteoarthritis. Well, I'm only making it worse, which ends up in having to get total shoulder reconstruction. And there's no weight lifting allowed after that. So, I'm going to have to give up the V-shaped back. That's like a major bodybuilding goal I had since I was 20. I'll be working on legs, bicep and tricep. Can't do pull-ups and bench press and stuff where the exercise involves the shoulder in motion.
Doctor was like, well you can run to stay active. I didn't give him the
because he's right. Cool doctor though. He did surgery on a bunch of guys on the Indianapolis Colts and has autographed photos in his office.
Anyway, I have to stop weight lifting or it's going to get worse.
I had been weight lifting after surgery, but against the doctor's orders because I have osteoarthritis. Well, I'm only making it worse, which ends up in having to get total shoulder reconstruction. And there's no weight lifting allowed after that. So, I'm going to have to give up the V-shaped back. That's like a major bodybuilding goal I had since I was 20. I'll be working on legs, bicep and tricep. Can't do pull-ups and bench press and stuff where the exercise involves the shoulder in motion.Doctor was like, well you can run to stay active. I didn't give him the
because he's right. Cool doctor though. He did surgery on a bunch of guys on the Indianapolis Colts and has autographed photos in his office.
Adam3000
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Went to visit an orthopaedic surgeon for my shoulder. I had surgery on it for a torn labrum two years ago. I recently reinjured it. Might be a loose piece of cartilege. I took it easy for a couple of weeks, but it got worse so I visited my doctor.
Anyway, I have to stop weight lifting or it's going to get worse.
Doctor was like, well you can run to stay active. I didn't give him the
I aint no doctor and I have no facts to back this up but I remember reading that people with shoulder problems were still able to do chest dips (not wide grip though) without much pain. Dips alone will help a lot with the V shape even if not ideal.
I don't know the extent of your issues though or what range of motion you will possess. Just tossing it out there.