Chain Reaction
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That's so true!! First laugh of the day on that.
Jeepers who workout, weights and gym thread
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Chain Reaction
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Anyone have any tips for joint pain such as elbows? I like to lift heavy and it's keeping me from doing so. I had to go lighter but more reps.
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Stop eating carbs.
Chain Reaction
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I eat very few carbs, mostly protein.
TrailHunter
Hooked
You could try Magnesium.. I think Glycenate form is the best. 100mg twice a day for starters. And stick with it.
WJCO
Meme King
For chest pressing exercises try dumbells vs barbells and instead of keeping the weights perpendicular to your body, turn the inboard side of the dumbell towards your head a little. You'd be surprised how much that relieves elbow tension. Picture below with blue lines as reference. Just experiment with it.
Chain Reaction
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Thanks, I'll give it a try.
JHaus
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I've had good results from some joint-related supplements. Hyaluronic acid, glucosamine/chondroitin combo, and MSM.
AZVAJKU
Hooked
Not sure of your age but I experienced the same issues as I got older. Once I dropped the weight down and the reps up it helped a lot. In addition the number of days a week I could work out has changed. Five days on and two off is no longer possible. The bottom line is your recovery time has increased as you get older. Recovery time is probably the most critical aspect now.
Also be as strict as possible in your movements and if that shit hurts don’t do it!
Core is super important and make sure and stretch after your workout. Stretch your back and lower body even if you did not work legs or back as part of your workout.
WJCO is completely correct on the dumbbells. Also try incline instead of flat. That helped me a lot!
As OverlanderJK mentioned eat a high protein diet. The old Food Pyramid is bullshit and carbs kill.
Lastly much of the lifting advice in the blogosphere is oriented towards 20 year olds and guys taking anabolic enhancements so keep in mind that normal humans need way more recovery.
NPC 6060⁸42
Hooked
Been in the same boat. Started using Kaatsu blood flow restriction. Supposed to give the same results with lower weights by increasing mitochondria function. I’m just starting back though since I was stupid back in September and ended up injuring my shoulder.
One thing I will say about diet not to disagree with any of the previous advice about carbs I think it’s most important to avoid refined carbs. Eliminate added sugars but not fruits and veggies.