Weightlifting for Kiwis - Discussion and support regarding the art of swole

[Michael_Jordan_Peterson]

About two weeks ago my knee started hurting in the middle of squats so I stopped the set early, now my knee hurts whenever I walk up stairs or try to carry anything heavy. I haven't done any lifts that hit that knee since then, but it still doesn't seem to be healing on its own so I'm concerned now. Wat do?

go to a doctor or just wait it out.
I had knee pain once after squatting with new squat shoes with a heel. stopped happening after i switched back to flats. I think it had something to do with how my knees tracked over my toes.

 

[ducktales4gameboy]

I don't think it's quite the time for New Year's resolution sell offs by people but I'm checking constantly for equipment.

Someday I'm going to catch someone getting rid of a bunch of 45 plates on the cheap and actually get around to setting up a deadlift platform, but that day hasn't been any time in the last 4 months.

I haven't done any lifts that hit that knee since then, but it still doesn't seem to be healing on its own so I'm concerned now. Wat do?

I'd say take some Cissus Quadrangularis but unless you can find it locally it's probably not going to help. It speeds up recovery of that sort of thing but in my experience only seems to be helpful early on. Other than that, just wait it out.

 

[74164978231]

So question. I currently lift MTTF. On non lift daysI generally eat a bit less protein(100g v 200g roughly), is that going to impact muscle development? Should I be hitting 200g every single day?

Why is dieting harder than lifting bros... I just wanna EAT

Oh well, I'm gonna try and cut 15lbs and hopefully remain strong.

Ive cut 16 pounds so far and havent had it impact my lifting.

 

[Rekeita's Kidneys]

So question. I currently lift MTTF. On non lift daysI generally eat a bit less protein(100g v 200g roughly), is that going to impact muscle development? Should I be hitting 200g every single day?

Ive cut 16 pounds so far and havent had it impact my lifting.

What matters is you're eating... Period.

Tracking protein hasn't seemed to do much in my experience. I just make sure to eat enough of it.

The general meme science is 1g per lb. You can probably be fine with .5g per lb of bodyweight.

 

[close]

Holy shit reading some of this thread makes it feel impossible. People out here squatting 170kg, I thought I was doing well stepping up to 40kg.

 

[FedPostalService]

Holy shit reading some of this thread makes it feel impossible. People out here squatting 170kg, I thought I was doing well stepping up to 40kg.

Go at your own pace. You are doing this for you and you are the only person you need to compete with.

You’ll get there one day. Cliché that it is, we all had to start somewhere.

You’ll get there, kiwi bro. Be patient and don’t overly push yourself, that’s how you pick up weird injuries and it will take even longer if you try to rush things.

 

[Dean Pentel]

Holy shit reading some of this thread makes it feel impossible. People out here squatting 170kg, I thought I was doing well stepping up to 40kg.

As was posted before, nobody starts anywhere close to where they want to be. Even if you took a lot of performance-enhancing drugs it still takes years to develop a notable physique or elite level lifts.

Create a plan, create a specific time table of what goals you want to achieve, write down everything you do/eat, be consistent especially when you don't feel like training and you'll earn things all the money in the world couldn't hope to buy you. You'll have tangible proof that your self-esteem and confidence come from legitimate sources.

I'll continue to repeat this forever: there are maybe 2 or 3 experiences in all of life that surpass how good it feels to become physically stronger and more capable. Go find out for yourself.

 

[JamFlowMan]

Anyone know any side delt exercises that are't lateral raises? Right shoulder always kills after a set and i've tried every variation I could find. Trying out upright rows but they don't feel much better. Shoulder presses and front raises feel fine and my left side is good just the right shoulder and just during side delt exercises.

 

[dick brain]

Anyone know any side delt exercises that are't lateral raises? Right shoulder always kills after a set and i've tried every variation I could find. Trying out upright rows but they don't feel much better. Shoulder presses and front raises feel fine and my left side is good just the right shoulder and just during side delt exercises.

Somebody in this thread recommended behind the neck press and that's felt a lot better for me.

 

[equinsu_ocha]

About two weeks ago my knee started hurting in the middle of squats so I stopped the set early, now my knee hurts whenever I walk up stairs or try to carry anything heavy. I haven't done any lifts that hit that knee since then, but it still doesn't seem to be healing on its own so I'm concerned now. Wat do?

See your doctor lol

 

[VeePeeN]

I've been out of the gym going on 3 weeks now. Fucked up tendons in my bicep (assuming both the shoulder and elbow connections, as have had pain in both areas).

I've been doing isometrics with bands and it has helped a good deal, but I'm past ready to get back in there.

My question is what supplements would be best to aid recovery? I'm aware of collagen peptides, glucosamine and omega-3s being beneficial. Can anyone recommend a brand they have experience with?

 

[my penis is on fire]

go to a doctor or just wait it out

See your doctor lol

Quadriceps tendonitis. Recovery time seems to be 3-6 months, but some people are saying they've had it for years. Am I fucked?

 

[equinsu_ocha]

Quadriceps tendonitis. Recovery time seems to be 3-6 months, but some people are saying they've had it for years. Am I fucked?

You're not fucked. Follow your provider's care plan to the letter or you will be fucked. Ice, compression, anti-inflammatory meds brudder you'll be okay. Those who've had it for years likely don't rest enough to let the shit fully heal.

 

[We Are The Witches]

Not weightlifting, so I wanted some abs exercises, but they say that situps and crunches carry back injury risks (I used to do them a lot in the past, now not so much) and they say that planks are a good way?

Does anyone know of good plank exercises videos? Or better exercises for the abs (without machines, that you can do at home)? With a number of reps and sets that are appropriate.

If anyone knows, thanks in advance.

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Edit: some of these ( the correct way at 5:34 ):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lismOShjHnA&t=334s

Spoiler: Embed planks

Did 5 planks at 1 minute each, would that be sufficient? If you do them, how many do you do and how do you distribute them throughout the week?

 

[Lords Greatsword]

Or better exercises for the abs (without machines, that you can do at home)?

Hanging leg raises, anything you can stably hold onto for either pullups or dips is also something you can do leg raises on.

Few others I've tried before and are pretty decent:
>Candle Raises
>Russian Twists
>Cannonball Crunch

 

[We Are The Witches]

Hanging leg raises, anything you can stably hold onto for either pullups or dips is also something you can do leg raises on.

Few others I've tried before and are pretty decent:
>Candle Raises
>Russian Twists
>Cannonball Crunch

Thanks, sadly I don't have something to hold onto that would be comfortable enough in order to perform the hanging leg raises.

In regards to the others (like the Russian twists), how many do you usually do?

 

[Lords Greatsword]

Thanks, sadly I don't have something to hold onto that would be comfortable enough in order to perform the hanging leg raises.

In regards to the others (like the Russian twists), how many do you usually do?

I would normally put them in between supersets of other movements, which alone usually accounts for 3 sets, and for those specifically I'd aim for 15-20 reps.

 

[plgfarts]

I typically now go to the gym 3 days a week, 45 minute session. We recently had a child so I prefer to be home more often than not.

Put together a new 3 day routine, focusing on all muscle groups in each session (i.e. no more leg days, every day is leg day now). I'm gaining a lot more muscle mass now. Even had to add another link to my wristwatch. Feelsgoodman.jpeg

 

[Michael_Jordan_Peterson]

I was getting some pain in right foot/ankle area every time I squatted, that if i went heavy enough, would last for a week or two. It was enough for me to start decreasing frequency of squats. Last time I went out and just narrowed my stance a bit and made some other small changes and did not have any pain this time. Pretty stoked since I've had this issue for about a year. Hoping I can start making some progress again.

 

[VeePeeN]

Quadriceps tendonitis. Recovery time seems to be 3-6 months, but some people are saying they've had it for years. Am I fucked?

From what I've been learning with my biceps tendinitis, is that isometrics are key. Start with the lightest weight you can handle, or even bands, and hold a leg extension aiming for around 30 secs. A few sets of those a day, really dig into the part of the motion that causes you discomfort, and you'll see improvement.

Dont push it to the point of causing significant pain, but dont be afraid of it either. Often, youll see immediate relief but it will take days and weeks for the pain to fully subside. From my understanding, rest does not improve tendons. It needs to be strengthened.

Supplementing collagen peptides has also made a huge difference. After two weeks being out of the gym, I spent a week doing isometrics for my bicep and shoulder (front raises, laterals and curls) two to three times a day, plus taking two tbsps of collagen twice a day, and made it back in the gym today.

The tendons are still a little sore after that workout, but definitely not anywhere near where they were originally.