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02-28-2013, 04:06 AM
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Why do you only do chin ups and not pull ups?
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02-28-2013, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by N00bLifter
Why do you only do chin ups and not pull ups?
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Good question! The reason is actually to do with my fractured thumb. The angle of the pressure from the bar bothers it. Hence why I'm not doing a version that involves power-cleaning. A few posts back I did try inward facing grip. In reality, it doesn't really matter too much :-)
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02-28-2013, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by LZD
Good question! The reason is actually to do with my fractured thumb. The angle of the pressure from the bar bothers it. Hence why I'm not doing a version that involves power-cleaning. A few posts back I did try inward facing grip. In reality, it doesn't really matter too much :-)
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Ahh. Good luck with the recovery! I also see you added some more exercises then 'the program' (almost sounds like we are AA members) describes?
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02-28-2013, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by N00bLifter
Ahh. Good luck with the recovery! I also see you added some more exercises then 'the program' (almost sounds like we are AA members) describes?
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Correct. I do a "gpp" session most days, geared towards injury prevention and recovery. That involves SMR with a foam roller and lacrosse ball, SL glute bridges and band pull aparts.
This is all geared toward thoracic mobility, scapula retraction and glute activation. I also do facepulls and external rotations after my strength sessions. They're not strenuous and take at most 5 minutes. The key is achieving contraction, not straining yourself with anything heavy.
Definitely something everyone should construct for themselves in my opinion!
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02-28-2013, 08:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LZD
Good question! The reason is actually to do with my fractured thumb. The angle of the pressure from the bar bothers it. Hence why I'm not doing a version that involves power-cleaning. A few posts back I did try inward facing grip. In reality, it doesn't really matter too much :-)
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I still can't grip heavy dumbbells because of my thumb (which I broke almost 2 years ago now). I don't have problems with most anything else anymore.
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03-01-2013, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by TeddyRoosevelt
I still can't grip heavy dumbbells because of my thumb (which I broke almost 2 years ago now). I don't have problems with most anything else anymore.
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I struggle with db bench in particular. Just a no go. How nd you break yours?
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03-01-2013, 11:12 PM
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2/3, 2013:
Shadow boxing, NNM warm up
Squat
87.5x5
87.5x5
87.5x5
Bench Press
62.5x5
62.5x5
62.5x5
Chin-up
+10x5
+10x5
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+ neck harness, band pull apart
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03-02-2013, 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by LZD
I struggle with db bench in particular. Just a no go. How nd you break yours?
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Boxing! Not entirely sure how, it just hurt after a sparring session. Still hurt a few days later so I went to the ER; turned out the thumb was broken and I'd torn several ligaments (which had to be surgically repaired).
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03-05-2013, 04:22 AM
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5/3, 2013:
NNM Warm-up
Squat
87.5x5
87.5x5
87.5x5
Press
45x5
Chin-up
+15x5
+15x5
GPP: neck harness, pull aparts, SL Glute bridges, stretching.
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I ran out of time today. Finished my squatting, realised I was late for something, superset some press and chins but didn't complete the sets.
No problem, I'll repeat the weights. The slower and steadier my progression the better!
Now, time to watch the new Walking Dead for inspiration on my preparation for a zombie apocalypse.
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03-05-2013, 05:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LZD
Correct. I do a "gpp" session most days, geared towards injury prevention and recovery. That involves SMR with a foam roller and lacrosse ball, SL glute bridges and band pull aparts.
This is all geared toward thoracic mobility, scapula retraction and glute activation. I also do facepulls and external rotations after my strength sessions. They're not strenuous and take at most 5 minutes. The key is achieving contraction, not straining yourself with anything heavy.
Definitely something everyone should construct for themselves in my opinion!
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I have no idea what all those words mean :-) "gpp, SMR, thoracic mobility, scapula retraction". But, I do see the words injury and recovery, so good luck?!
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