the GAINS thread - Page 225

Thorondor · #**2241** 04-19-2019, 03:20 PM

Positioned the bar to come down just below the sternum the first chest day after transitioning from Hypertrophy month to Strength training month. Protracted shoulders correctly etc, 220lb loaded up, was a stupid attempt to target the lower chest, should've just done that with the Decline bench after.

Felt the strain on the first rep. Put the bar back up. Stretched for a minute thinking maybe it was just a strange twisting/kink of the muscle group. Stubbornly went back at it, pressed it 3 times, profaned and left the gym pissed off.

Next day it hurt to turn my steering wheel. Bad juju

clevergirl · #**2242** 04-19-2019, 03:52 PM

I hope u heal up soon. That sux.

bigjeff100 · #**2243** 04-19-2019, 04:15 PM

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today was SHOULDERS. shredded 'em good. can't even lift my fork. tearing chunks of Jarlsberg straight off the wheel on my counter with my teeth. feelin good pals. hAppy fRiday!

My shoulder day today too!!!! Twinsieeeees!

maskedmelon · #**2244** 04-19-2019, 04:21 PM

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Positioned the bar to come down just below the sternum the first chest day after transitioning from Hypertrophy month to Strength training month. Protracted shoulders correctly etc, 220lb loaded up, was a stupid attempt to target the lower chest, should've just done that with the Decline bench after.

Felt the strain on the first rep. Put the bar back up. Stretched for a minute thinking maybe it was just a strange twisting/kink of the muscle group. Stubbornly went back at it, pressed it 3 times, profaned and left the gym pissed off.

Next day it hurt to turn my steering wheel. Bad juju

ohh, I see. damn that sucks dude. hope it heals up rq liek and you'll be back in the horse Monday as planned. I've incurred a handful of injuries in the pursuit of fitness and the time off is what was most frustrating for me.

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My shoulder day today too!!!! Twinsieeeees!

hell yeah.

*daps shoulders*

Thorondor · #**2245** 04-19-2019, 04:23 PM

Decided to give it a go today. Had to keep the right shoulder really tight, half-weight. Mild discomfort on the 4th set @16 reps. At least got a good burn in on the last two sets. Tricep pushdowns, and hammer curls. Kept it short n sweet.

Cecily · #**2246** 04-19-2019, 04:24 PM

I've decided everyday is gonna be shoulder day. Shoulders back posture does magic things to my frame and I need to remember to do it.

Thorondor · #**2247** 04-19-2019, 04:26 PM

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I've decided everyday is gonna be shoulder day. Shoulders back posture does magic things to my frame and I need to remember to do it.

Monday ill start it out with pullups in alternating all 3 hand-positions, pulldowns, rear delts, and preacher curls.

maskedmelon · #**2248** 04-19-2019, 04:28 PM

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I've decided everyday is gonna be shoulder day. Shoulders back posture does magic things to my frame and I need to remember to do it.

oo! get a band and external rotation pull aparts off and on throughout the day. it works fricken wonders for posture.

Cecily · #**2249** 04-19-2019, 04:28 PM

What exercises are good for posture? I'm doing shoulder rolls now to get shoudlers in position.

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oo! get a band and external rotation pull aparts off and on throughout the day. it works fricken wonders for posture.

Cool, thanks! It's really hard for me to maintain atm.

maskedmelon · #**2250** 04-19-2019, 04:29 PM

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Decided to give it a go today. Had to keep the right shoulder really tight, half-weight. Mild discomfort on the 4th set @16 reps. At least got a good burn in on the last two sets. Tricep pushdowns, and hammer curls. Kept it short n sweet.

good deal, glad it's functional