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
Active Member
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
Active Member
Thanks, I'll give it a try.
JHaus
Member
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.
Chain Reaction
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I'm 51 and in better shape than I was in my high school football/lacrosse days. After losing 75 lbs I tend to keep pushing myself too hard out of fear of getting big again.
Totally agree on the food pyramid. 90% of my diet is protein (red meat) and my carbs come from fruit. I don't eat vegetables very much because they mess with me.
Yes, the incline is much better for me.
Chain Reaction
Active Member
I just looked up Kaatsu blood flow restriction. Looks interesting and I will read more about it. Thanks!
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
Little gym/life update
The Past year I have focused more on counting macros. Started out at 268lbs and now down to 234. Maintenance calories have been 3500ish a day and 2500 during a calorie defect. Lifting 3x a week and a more cardio/intensity focused day on saturdays. Still getting stronger in the process. Current PR deadlift is 435 for 2 reps (first photo) and a few weeks ago I did 365 for 3 reps single leg.
The Past year I have focused more on counting macros. Started out at 268lbs and now down to 234. Maintenance calories have been 3500ish a day and 2500 during a calorie defect. Lifting 3x a week and a more cardio/intensity focused day on saturdays. Still getting stronger in the process. Current PR deadlift is 435 for 2 reps (first photo) and a few weeks ago I did 365 for 3 reps single leg.
NPC 6060⁸42
Hooked
So if I ever say anything to offend you I apologize up front. 435 lbs seriously beast mode.
cozdude
Guy with a Red 2-Door
lol thanks man. im hoiping for more next time i try and PR.
NPC 6060⁸42
Hooked
WJCO
Meme King
I see in other posts you're drinking beer again. How did this overall reverse diet work out for you? We're you able to increase calories to a sustainable level without regaining too much body fat?
jamesrw30
Active Member
Interesting reading what everyone else is doing. I used to try to lift heavy and then did 2 hard years of crossfit which put me in the best overall shape I had ever been in. Kid then kids came along and didn't do anything for years. With my current job I can use the gym at my local sheriff's office for free and it's pretty well done. Been doing full body workouts 2 days a week and trying to add a 3rd for some extra cardio and core. Doing everything on my lunch break. Had a change of mind frame at 40 and went from lifting heavy to focusing more on form and full ROM. I guess it's a little more hypertrophy than worrying about my numbers. Really enjoying it. I have mad respect for you guys that track your macros. I've never had the discipline or want to do that. Hoping to drop some weight. Currently sitting around 195 and about 5'7"
Bullwinckle
Hooked
Finally started a diet myself. Been eating less calories, lifting three times a week and been walking around 10K steps a day. So far down 9 pounds from 187. Happy I’m seeing results.