[1MOREMOD]

Benching at home today 225 feels heavy. Sets of 8 not going any heavier shoulder feeling it

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Benching at home today 225 feels heavy. Sets of 8 not going any heavier shoulder feeling it

i stopped doing flat bench for awhile and stuck to Hammer Strength machines. i did however do flat bench last week because the machine was being used. had my son spot me but was able to do 225lb for 10 reps pretty easily. wondering is doing isolation chest movements helped me increase my reps when i did this?

[1MOREMOD]

Ended up pausing 3 reps at 275. I've done a few weeks where I've done 10x15 on incline or flat and that seems to carry me and keep most strength and pump is crazy.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Ended up pausing 3 reps at 275. I've done a few weeks where I've done 10x15 on incline or flat and that seems to carry me and keep most strength and pump is crazy.

awesome dude!!!

[1MOREMOD]

Thanks not too far off from normal I guess although down 10ish lbs

[JP10]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i stopped doing flat bench for awhile and stuck to Hammer Strength machines. i did however do flat bench last week because the machine was being used. had my son spot me but was able to do 225lb for 10 reps pretty easily. wondering is doing isolation chest movements helped me increase my reps when i did this?

Definitely good numbers on your flat bench! In response to your question, I'd say you need a good balance of both. The isolated movements are great, but using the free weights, either DB press or barbell, will help work your stabilizing muscles as the isolation movements neglect them.

Ate everything in sight yesterday, so had a wild pump this morning on back/tricep day. Hanging right around 180lbs right now. Thinking I'm going to start upping my protein intake, body seems to be working very efficiently right now. Probably because it is hot as a bitch outside haha.

[UncleWede]

I ran last week and came home in the back of a CHP car (low blood sugar)

Today I think I'll try nekkid yoga in the backyard. What could go wrong???

[1MOREMOD]

Good plan send that to prancersize guy video

[UncleWede]

These wild thoughts of switching sides will pass soon enough, buddy

[1MOREMOD]

Ha never started, I'm good

[UncleWede]

I thought your (now edited) post was REQUESTING prancer-man video.

[1MOREMOD]

No dont recall who is the bastard that posts them he deserves retribution

[JP10]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

No dont recall who is the bastard that posts them he deserves retribution

Pretty sure MKSixer is the culprit that usually posts those messed up videos.

[UncleWede]

Outdoor portion (Muscle Beach) opens tomorrow. How crowded could it possibly be????

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Good plan send that to prancersize guy video

Originally Posted by UncleWede

These wild thoughts of switching sides will pass soon enough, buddy

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Ha never started, I'm good

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I thought your (now edited) post was REQUESTING prancer-man video.

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

No dont recall who is the bastard that posts them he deserves retribution

Originally Posted by JP10

Pretty sure MKSixer is the culprit that usually posts those messed up videos.

If you mf'ers are gonna call me out of a meeting...be respectful. Here you go. I gotta get back to work.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

If you mf'ers are gonna call me out of a meeting...be respectful. Here you go. I gotta get back to work.
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There are people in this world, you just KNOW you can count on them! <link INTENTIONALLY removed>

[JP10]

Originally Posted by MKSixer

If you mf'ers are gonna call me out of a meeting...be respectful. Here you go. I gotta get back to work.

Lmao, knew you'd show up

[JP10]

Shoulders/biceps this morning with the usually pre and post cardio.

Tweaked something in my neck/trap this morning doing upright rows. Should be gone by tomorrow morning though as long as I get a good nights sleep. I have been having this constant tightness between my shoulders for what feels like months now. Getting a more supportive office chair for work so I hope that helps. I have also been sleeping without a pillow which has surprisingly helped to an extent. I am a back sleeper naturally, and without a pillow it helps align your spine to an extent.

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by JP10

Lmao, knew you'd show up

Like a bad penny!!

[UncleWede]

Outdoor gym hours: 7-11, 4-8
My work hours: 6:30-4. Gonna be tough to get there in the evening, I normally go about 7.

[JP10]

Originally Posted by subkg

Hey guys, maybe it's not a right topic, but going to ask here. Has anyone dealt with a shoulder dislocation, recovering and getting back to gym? It was a bad luck for me. During last sparring(wrestling) I felt right onto my shoulder and ended up being in the ER. Now working with orthopedic. I've been waiting so bad for gyms to be open and now, can't go there. Just wanted to hear your recovery experience etc.

If you have any hope of being 100% in the gym following your injury be diligent in the recovery process and your rehab. The worst decision you can make is getting back after it too early. Patience, patience, and more patience. I am lucky enough to never have suffered a shoulder dislocation, although I have plenty of friends that have. Even had to put them back into place a few times which is disgusting lol. Unfortunately after an injury of that caliber the chance of another dislocation is higher due to the ligaments, tendons, and other muscle fibers tearing during the process. This is why you need to be careful and slowly strengthen those surrounding fibers to ensure dislocation does not continue to happen. After the injury, depending on what your focus is, there may be some movements you will want to stay away from. Your stabilizer muscles are weakened through the dislocation, hence unsupported/unguided shoulder presses can often cause the shoulder to pop back out of socket. Snatches, clean & press, BB overhead press, DB overhead press are all relatively risky. You can minimize that risk by using smith/hammer strength machines or anything that locks the movement path in.

Just take your time, the gym is not going anywhere. As we all know, progress is the gym once to a certain point is painstakingly slow. If you do not have the patience to rehab, you will not make it in the long run!

Good luck man and hope the recovery process goes smooth!

[S1nner]

Originally Posted by JP10

If you have any hope of being 100% in the gym following your injury be diligent in the recovery process and your rehab. The worst decision you can make is getting back after it too early. Patience, patience, and more patience. I am lucky enough to never have suffered a shoulder dislocation, although I have plenty of friends that have. Even had to put them back into place a few times which is disgusting lol. Unfortunately after an injury of that caliber the chance of another dislocation is higher due to the ligaments, tendons, and other muscle fibers tearing during the process. This is why you need to be careful and slowly strengthen those surrounding fibers to ensure dislocation does not continue to happen. After the injury, depending on what your focus is, there may be some movements you will want to stay away from. Your stabilizer muscles are weakened through the dislocation, hence unsupported/unguided shoulder presses can often cause the shoulder to pop back out of socket. Snatches, clean & press, BB overhead press, DB overhead press are all relatively risky. You can minimize that risk by using smith/hammer strength machines or anything that locks the movement path in.

Just take your time, the gym is not going anywhere. As we all know, progress is the gym once to a certain point is painstakingly slow. If you do not have the patience to rehab, you will not make it in the long run!

Good luck man and hope the recovery process goes smooth!

Thank you!!! I really appreciate it! Yeah, definitely taking my time. As doc said at least 6 weeks of physical therapy before I can get back there.