Pro tip for all you young people...

"Tom McParland" (tommcparland) 11/24/2015 at 08:40 • Filed to: ugh, stefbait, Porsche, 944

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...don’t get old. It sucks. Yesterday, I lifted something wrong and did something gnarly to my back. Now I’m walking around like someone twice my age.

Have a Parsh.

yamahog > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:45

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Was just telling Travis last night that I don’t want to get old and crusty :(( feel better!

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:47

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with anything even a little heavy these days, I have to remind myself “lift with your legs, not your back” or I will end up in traction!

450X_FTW > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:49

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I’m only 30 and if I don’t sleep just right, my neck will hurt for more than a day. I feel like 5 years ago I could pass out on the hardwood floor from haevy partying and wake up ready to do it again.

Party-vi > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:49

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You’re walking around like a 120-year-old?

qbeezy > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:49

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This didn’t really hit me till I stopped playing in college. I feel much older than my age :(

Snuze: Needs another Swede > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:50

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Damn, that sucks. I hope you feel better.

505 - morphine not found > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:50

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I’m 37, and I approve of this message. Seriously people, don’t get old.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:52

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That was me, exactly, two weeks ago. And all I did was stoop over for too long, trying to get some clothes out of the dryer for my little guy (#Dadlopnik), and then stood up. Horrendous back spasm, pretty much immobile that whole day (my daughter’s birthday!), got a steroid shot and muscle relaxers the next morning. Wore those Shaq-approved heat wraps for days after that, and could finally stand up straight and walk a full stride a week later. I think I’m back to 100% now; maybe that incident will convince me to stretch more often and get a little more in shape...

Hope you’re back to normal soon.

pjhusa > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:55

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I've no choice. Sorry, Tom.

EL_ULY > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:56

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*scratches huevos* getting old ain’t that bad. Get well soon sir.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:58

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Duly noted.

Tom McParland > Party-vi 11/24/2015 at 08:59

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My citroen won't start > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 08:59

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I know I’m getting old because my hangovers are lasting longer, a few years ago it was a half hour headache and moodiness, now it lasts the entire day.

yitznewton > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:01

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I sometimes have my shoulder tighten up painfully for a week or so. I think it has something to do with sleep loss and/or stress. #FogieProblems

Ash78, voting early and often > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:05

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NEVER LIFT!

Jack Does Cars > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:06

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Tell me about it.

Last week, while exiting the shower, I sneezed really hard and this rush of pain shot up my back, and I fell over. All and all, I couldn’t walk for four hours and I’m still in serious pain.

The worst part? I’m only 15.

CalzoneGolem > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:11

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Pro tip for everyone with a back keep your core strong.

TheJWT > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:14

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I’m a 20 year old in the body of a 60 year old... Riding BMX all throughout your childhood will do that to you.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:15

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It's not just being old either! I'm 27 but I have two kids (4 and 1 years old). Kids will prematurely age you as well!

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:21

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I racked 20 bags of leaves and debris on Sunday. I was honestly shocked (shocked!) that I could stand up yesterday.

ttyymmnn > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:25

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Youth is wasted on the young.

random001 > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:28

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Getting old sucks, but consider the alternative....

Tom McParland > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 11/24/2015 at 09:29

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Ain’t that the truth

Rico > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/24/2015 at 09:32

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I tweaked my knee reaching down to pull stuff out the washer. I know that feels.

Rico > Jack Does Cars 11/24/2015 at 09:33

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Around that age I also screwed up my back for a week. I had terrible allergies and sneezed really hard and ended up pulling a muscle in my back.

Rico > yamahog 11/24/2015 at 09:35

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My younger brother starts high school next year. HIGH SCHOOL! Do you know how old that made me feel? I remember when this little baloney head couldn’t even talk!

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:39

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At 37, I feel that. I pulled a muscle in my back last week messing around with a broken dishwasher. Didn’t manifest until the day after and then had to move a piano this weekend.

KatzManDu > 505 - morphine not found 11/24/2015 at 09:40

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Exactly. Also, stay somewhat physically active.

yamahog > Rico 11/24/2015 at 09:41

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Daaaang! That is one hella age difference too, makes me feel better about my youngest sister (7 years younger) just starting college this fall.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:44

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You have no idea how happy I am that my wife and I had our kids young. Means when we're old(er) and frail(er), we can just sit in bed and let them fend for themselves!

Jcarr > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:46

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32 here and I can vouch. Last week I tweaked a muscle in my back just by moving I’m pretty sure. Took 3 days to stop hurting.

crowmolly > CalzoneGolem 11/24/2015 at 09:55

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Footnote: Visible abdominals does not necessarily imply core strength.

Needmoargarage > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 09:58

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I’m young and stuck inside lately with a bulging lumbar disc. Every once in a while I get out to the garage and screw it up even more. I feel your pain...it’s extremely frustrating!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Rico 11/24/2015 at 09:59

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Yeah, when I tweaked my knee lifting weights during Crossfit a year ago, I didn’t feel nearly as lame about it...

415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 10:01

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I am also 37, I have noticed a few things. All I can say is stretch and do it every day. I was a Marine so I have some rough mileage, but the elders I know that have done martial arts and kept limber are the fittest I know.

CKeffer > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 10:02

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Shit, I’m only 30 and was laid up for a full week last year after I put my back out helping my brother move. On a related note, muscle relaxers are a wonderful thing when this happens.

Funktheduck > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/24/2015 at 10:04

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One of the many reasons I don't do crossfit. I've been told by a few people it's not if you'll get injured doing it, it's when and how bad. Too much focus on speed and reps and not enough on form.

Tom McParland > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 11/24/2015 at 10:06

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You know I did martial arts for about 20 years...but once I got married and had kids I got away from it.

Funktheduck > crowmolly 11/24/2015 at 10:08

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Toe tip: don't buy cheap shoes.

DasWauto > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 10:10

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Noted. I’m physically active in my work and happy for it. If I keep with it like my dad has, I should be well set as long as I manage not to do something stupid (which I probably will considering my hobbies but I’ll try).

Jack Does Cars > Rico 11/24/2015 at 10:11

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That’s what I think happened to me. But I’ve been taking large amounts of Aleve, and I do feel ever so slightly better.

Funktheduck > My citroen won't start 11/24/2015 at 10:12

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I had one last year that lasted all weekend.

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > 505 - morphine not found 11/24/2015 at 10:12

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lol! Funny, age 37 is the year my body started to say “No mas!” up until then I felt as good as I did when I was in college. After that...ugh. I am 47 now and it is tough sledding I tell ya. Bad ankle, bad back, beginnings of carpal tunnel/arthritis from years of mechanical work and typing. Good luck young bucks, enjoy it while you can!

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > Party-vi 11/24/2015 at 10:13

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Shots Fired!

Rico > yamahog 11/24/2015 at 10:13

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He’s 13 years younger than me. Wish my mom didn’t wait so long. She had him when I was a 12-13 so while he was growing up I was a self centered teen who was more interested in going out with friends. Now that I’m older I realize how important it is to be more involved. As a teen I didn’t know how to interact with a young kid but my gf has an 8 year old son and our interactions are great, guess I’m just more mature now.

Trevor Slattery, ACTOR > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 10:15

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You have to do something to stay active once you hit 30 or it will bite you in the ass. Ride a bike, hit the gym, run, martial arts...anything to keep the blood and good natural endorphins rolling.

Rico > Jack Does Cars 11/24/2015 at 10:16

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Aleve is great. Here’s a tip: If you need immediate relief take Advil and if you need long term relief take Aleve (it takes longer to work but lasts longer). Don’t take aleve for a migraine/bad headache because you won’t find any relief for almost 2 hours.

Rico > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/24/2015 at 10:17

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At least you were exercising! Tweaking a joint/muscle doing something mundane like bending down just drives home the fact that I ain’t as young as I used to be.

Hooker > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 10:21

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I just turned 30 and things stared going down hill 4 years ago. First my heart. Then my weight (wait, you’re telling me I can’t eat Taco Bell for every meal anymore and stay the same size?) Now, I sneeze or move wrong and throw something out. Eff this age thing. I want to be a teenager again.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Funktheduck 11/24/2015 at 10:25

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The place I was at was part-owned by friends of mine and was super-focused on teaching good form, but there was one lift that I just couldn’t get the mechanics of right. Was using hardly any weight when I did it. Thankfully it’s fine now, but I just didn’t have the time to stick with going to the gym (3 kids).

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Rico 11/24/2015 at 10:31

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Full disclosure: I’ve never in my life (since I was like 10 or something), felt like I was really fit or in good shape. I’ve always been somewhat athletic, but always a little overweight (or more than a little, at times). I keep telling myself that I have to get there at least one time in my life, and sooner is probably better (and easier) than later...

(I like using parentheses.)

OPPOsaurus WRX > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 10:36

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I did some construction in college and it was nothing. Now a full day of painting makes me want to never get out of bed

AkursedX > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 10:44

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I’m 35, played football in college and have a career in law enforcement. Waking up in the morning is painful. And each of the past 3 years I have put my back out at least once.

The last time I did it, I had to grab my pants at the knee to lift my left leg into my car. It was terrible.

If you’re not going to exercise, I at least recommend a regular stretching schedule. It helps a lot for me.

WiscoProud > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 10:51

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I’m 35 and regularly hurt. I’ve been running to try to get/stay in shape, and realized my hips, knees, and ankles aren’t terribly fond of me pushing it. Looks like a spin cycle is in my future instead.

Not to mention all the random back and neck pains, although much of that comes from lugging around the world's largest 1 year old.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > crowmolly 11/24/2015 at 10:55

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Major point.. And almost everyone has a weak core. Been working on mine the past year...holy hell is it behind all my other groups. Also a desk job is the death of this..

crowmolly > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 11/24/2015 at 10:58

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And the core is not just up front. Good mornings/posterior chain work sucks but it’s necessary.

Jack Does Cars > Rico 11/24/2015 at 11:00

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Huh. Thanks for the info.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Rico 11/24/2015 at 11:01

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My youngest brother is 31 and has a kid!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > 505 - morphine not found 11/24/2015 at 11:02

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You’re only as old as you act. =)

Funktheduck > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/24/2015 at 11:02

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So what you're saying is don't have kids and don't do crossfit

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > 415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) 11/24/2015 at 11:03

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I think 50% of people on OPPO are 37.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > crowmolly 11/24/2015 at 11:09

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Totally, but my front is the weakness, my back is plenty strong. I can manage 8 reps of 225 on stiff left dead lifts, proper form. My abdominals need work, sitting all day has made them dumb and weak. I realized that fact after trying this:

https://www.t-nation.com/training/how-s…

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 11/24/2015 at 11:11

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Haha - but kids can keep you young, too. =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > My citroen won't start 11/24/2015 at 11:12

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I had two (large) beers yesterday with supper, and I’m still feeling them. Sheesh...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > WiscoProud 11/24/2015 at 11:13

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Ha - I always thought I wanted big 99th percentile kids, but our three are on the small side, and I sure am glad now. I can still carry my 7 year old daughter without much effort, and my 9 year old son is still easy enough for me to lift over my head.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ttyymmnn 11/24/2015 at 11:17

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davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Ash78, voting early and often 11/24/2015 at 11:17

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OPPO COTD

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Funktheduck 11/24/2015 at 11:18

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Do both if you can, just know that both will probably hurt you at some point. #DeepThoughtsDadlopnik

WiscoProud > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/24/2015 at 11:21

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My daughter is 15 months, has never not been in the 95th+ percentile for for height or weight, and is comfortably in 2t clothes already. We saw some friends last weekend and she was the same size as their 2.5 year old.

Most of the time I’m still okay with carrying her, but when she starts flailing, arms get tired real quick.

ttyymmnn > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/24/2015 at 11:23

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My god, that is so true.

Jcarr > Rico 11/24/2015 at 11:27

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I once tweaked my back rolling over in bed. That’s lame.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > WiscoProud 11/24/2015 at 11:31

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Amazing the difference in effort from a kid who wants to be held and one that doesn’t - ha!

WiscoProud > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/24/2015 at 11:35

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No kidding

crowmolly > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 11/24/2015 at 11:39

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Thanks for sharing, I hadn’t seen that before. Is this considered accurate/legit?

Rico > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/24/2015 at 11:56

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Do it! I’m trying to lose like 15 pounds just to get the weight off my back, and ankles.

davedave1111 > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 12:02

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Just a note, they say ‘take a hot bath’, and we’re like ‘oh yeah, that might help’ and then don’t do it because, eh, who takes a bath anymore?

Do it.

It’ll help more than you can possibly believe until you try it. Heat the tub first, then fill with the hottest water you can stand and boil yourself like a lobster for as long as you can stand, topping it up every time it cools even slightly.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Rico 11/24/2015 at 12:07

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I’m 15 lbs up from my low when doing Crossfit, and ideally I’d be 20 or 30 lbs less than I am. Need to get in the groove of always taking the dogs on a long walk after work, but it definitely hard to keep up the motivation some days.

Rico > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/24/2015 at 12:10

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Luckily my job has a gym so I head over right after work. Still on some days when I am super tired I find it hard to go but once I’m there it’s all about them GAINS.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > crowmolly 11/24/2015 at 12:16

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Yea, that site is pretty legit, I use them for referance, and routine enhancement. Got some awesome additions too like: suitcase pickup (great for core stability and forearms), and rack pulls (need to get my glutes up/more visible LOL)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Rico 11/24/2015 at 12:16

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I’d love to have that option. Don’t think I’ll ever be one to do more than a long walk at lunch, but hitting the gym right after would be good - guess I could just find one near here and go then...

crowmolly > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 11/24/2015 at 12:26

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If nothing else, rack pulls are fun for the hero points.

Reason I asked is that gives me some validation regarding ab strength vs. appearance.

Elitefts is where I go most of the time, if you haven’t checked that site out it’s worth a look.

shop-teacher > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 12:30

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As much as I hate getting old ... it still beats the alternative.

Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 11/24/2015 at 13:48

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ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > crowmolly 11/24/2015 at 14:18

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Ah, yea, asthetics and performance are 2 different worlds, especially when it comes to abs. I’ll check it out!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Osiris - I can haz Euro spec? 11/24/2015 at 14:18

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hahaha

crowmolly > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 11/24/2015 at 14:20

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Weighted abs have been great to me and really help push against my belt for stability.

My problem is an imbalance between my abs/quads and posterior chain. Boo.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > crowmolly 11/24/2015 at 14:34

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How much are you lifting? Ass to grass?

Have you ever tried box squats? that could help learn that transition, they are really fun if you’ve never tried lol.

crowmolly > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 11/24/2015 at 14:37

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I was ass to grass until I strained a hip flexor. Rehabbing is just about over and I’m taking it light.

I think I’m going to box squat for a little while just to build muscle memory again.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > crowmolly 11/24/2015 at 15:08

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StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 15:18

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Feel better, and I want that 944....like yesterday.

Raymundo > Tom McParland 11/24/2015 at 16:18

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That’s a cool Parsh 499.

Pro tip: Go to the doctor. They’ll give you awesome drugs that relax your muscles and kill your pain.

crowmolly > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 11/24/2015 at 23:43

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Nah, I got greedy during the “gravy” part of a 5x5. Jumps got big and I wasn’t careful enough. Leaned forward too much deactivating the glutes/ham and boom. Donezo for a little bit.

Conversation’s not annoying at all LOL. Been at this for a while now and it’s fun to talk.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Tom McParland 11/25/2015 at 06:36

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i feel your pain!

llaplander > Tom McParland 11/28/2015 at 02:48

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One thing I learned was - If you were born with cruddy knees and have always lifted with your back, then you can lift and twist using your back and never have any back problems. OF COURSE, THAT DOES MEAN YOU HAVE HAD TO DO IT SINCE YOU DIDN’T KNOW ANY BETTER...

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > crowmolly 11/30/2015 at 16:28

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I have never heard of that workout style (5x5s)! I might try it for the next month, and just cycle/abs on the off/in between days. I have always stuck to the 5 day schedule of: M; Arms, T; Legs (so I can walk by friday! LOL) W; Shoulders, Th; Back, F; Chest. Saturdays and sundays Im in full rest mode.

crowmolly > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 11/30/2015 at 16:31

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Just be aware that when your numbers get up there the jumps get big. Adding 5-10 lbs a week on your bench is not sustainable in the long run.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > crowmolly 11/30/2015 at 16:50

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I’m seeing, I guess setting a ceiling would help avoid going over board. What confuses me is at what weight to start with. I can almost effortlessly handle 45s on either of the specified workouts, (except for shoulder presses, that I would say 25-35s). I never try doing the one rep max since I rather avoid any injury.

I know I can do 225 for 8 on flat bench without a spot, which means I can probably add a few more lbs, and I can do just as much squatting ass to grass, probably even a lot more, but to keep the rest of my week civil I dont pass that. And for stiff leg deadlift (off a platform) I can do 205 for 8. Rows can probably be done at 135 (I usually use a machine for this so Im not sure how it would work out on the Olympic bar).

Suggestions?

crowmolly > ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper 11/30/2015 at 21:03

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Best bet is to just start on the lighter side and let some time progress.

Bench start @ 225, since you have 4 warm up sets. If your squat numbers are similar then do that too.

Deadlifting will be from the floor, maybe dial in 225 and adjust if that’s way too light. Better to be safe than have an injured lower back.

Row at 135, and be sure to keep your form tight.

If any of the weights seem REALLY light then adjust your numbers, but for the most part it should be not too bad weeks 1 and 2. Since you haven’t run it before you have no baseline and that’s got to be established first. Most people start too heavy and then burn out or get hurt, so keep that in mind.

ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper > crowmolly 11/30/2015 at 21:32

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Thanks for the advice! OPPO FTW.