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HIT4ME said:
This may or may not be good advice depending on what your pain is from, but I will tell you something that I experienced. I had some hip pain and back pain that was just nagging me. Then I started a 5x5 and after a couple of weeks squatting 3x per week.....suddenly I realized all my pains were gone.

Go really light on the squats and do it often, constantly increasing weight every session. Light enough that it doesn't hurt and isn't a struggle at all at first...then a little more a couple days later. You may be surprised what the motion itself will do.
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Squatting light but perfect form and gradually increasing weight has helped my back a lot.
 
Bw squats cause sharp pain. I don't even know what happened. I was doing 275 for reps and then all of a sudden this burning pain would go from knee to hip. I did figure out that my right leg from foot to top of knee is about a 1/4 of an inch longer. So maybe it was the accumulation of unbalanced loads that is causing it. I'll get there
 
ryane87 said:
Bw squats cause sharp pain. I don't even know what happened. I was doing 275 for reps and then all of a sudden this burning pain would go from knee to hip. I did figure out that my right leg from foot to top of knee is about a 1/4 of an inch longer. So maybe it was the accumulation of unbalanced loads that is causing it. I'll get there
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Now I have time to catch up lol. You should take a break from them for a week or two and see how it goes after.
 
ryane87 said:
Bw squats cause sharp pain. I don't even know what happened. I was doing 275 for reps and then all of a sudden this burning pain would go from knee to hip. I did figure out that my right leg from foot to top of knee is about a 1/4 of an inch longer. So maybe it was the accumulation of unbalanced loads that is causing it. I'll get there
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I can see that, My chiropractor told me something as simple as a wallet in your back pocket will Jack your hips over time because of the lift that side gets when sitting
 
FireTitan said:
I can see that, My chiropractor told me something as simple as a wallet in your back pocket will Jack your hips over time because of the lift that side gets when sitting
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Same here! Yes. Your Chiro is cheating on you with other patients. Sorry bro. It had to be said. There I feel better now.
 
Sexy masseuse is my preference
 
Chest today:

Incline barbell press: 175x6, 180x3+2, 155x5 3 second negative x4 3 second negative

Reverse grip bench: 185x7, 195x4, 200x1 (nice and easy) 155x9

Dumbbell bench: 85x4, 55x10, 65x8

Incline flyes: 40x10, 45x8, 35x11 about 45 seconds between sets

Not a bad day. No sleep is killing bodily energy
 
ryane87 said:
Chest today:

Incline barbell press: 175x6, 180x3+2, 155x5 3 second negative x4 3 second negative

Reverse grip bench: 185x7, 195x4, 200x1 (nice and easy) 155x9

Dumbbell bench: 85x4, 55x10, 65x8

Incline flyes: 40x10, 45x8, 35x11 about 45 seconds between sets

Not a bad day. No sleep is killing bodily energy
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Tell me about it! But still got it done!
 
ryane87 said:
Chest today:

Incline barbell press: 175x6, 180x3+2, 155x5 3 second negative x4 3 second negative

Reverse grip bench: 185x7, 195x4, 200x1 (nice and easy) 155x9

Dumbbell bench: 85x4, 55x10, 65x8

Incline flyes: 40x10, 45x8, 35x11 about 45 seconds between sets

Not a bad day. No sleep is killing bodily energy
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Get some sleep! Solid routine.
You gotta heal ma man.
 
Today was an abbreviated back session. Last night the water pump went out on my vehicle. Mother-in-law pushed me about 15 miles to their place. Didn't actually lay down until 11:30. Was up at 5. Couldn't get to the gym until after 6. So by the time it was all said and done, I had maybe a half hour

90° bent over barbell rows: 1 set rest pause 200x7+5+4

Behind the neck pull ups w/15 lb dumbbell: 4+4+2

Seated close grip cable row: 135x10, 150x10, 165x9

Lat pulldowns: 120x10, 135x9

Kneeling high face pulls: 110x10, 120x10

Not my favorite workout, but it was what I could do.

Side note: first day combining hypermax and powermax. Pump and strength were frickin awesome all things considered. Definitely a combination for everyone to consider!
 
Your mother in law got the real workout, pushing your car for 15 miles. Beast Mode!!! :D

I knew you would love the HyperMax XT and Powermax XT combo. That covers everything you would need in a preworkout and ergogenic.
 
ryane87 said:
Today was an abbreviated back session. Last night the water pump went out on my vehicle. Mother-in-law pushed me about 15 miles to their place. Didn't actually lay down until 11:30. Was up at 5. Couldn't get to the gym until after 6. So by the time it was all said and done, I had maybe a half hour

90° bent over barbell rows: 1 set rest pause 200x7+5+4

Behind the neck pull ups w/15 lb dumbbell: 4+4+2

Seated close grip cable row: 135x10, 150x10, 165x9

Lat pulldowns: 120x10, 135x9

Kneeling high face pulls: 110x10, 120x10

Not my favorite workout, but it was what I could do.

Side note: first day combining hypermax and powermax. Pump and strength were frickin awesome all things considered. Definitely a combination for everyone to consider!
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Nice! Wish I could get some work outta my mother in law. Lol
 
love the behind the neck pull ups- all out how much balls do you got exercise right there
 
ryane87 if you ever get the time, do lat pull downs, rep 8-10 then wide grip pulls super set both, except go to the chin and try to hold the neg (way down) as long as you can.

lighten up the wgt on the pull downs, youll feel your lat all the way to your obliques the next day, theyll be screaming
 
Shoulders and tris. About a 35 minute session. Not as long as I wanted, but I made the most of it. Switched to Z-press as my primary press

Z-press: 95x8, 105x8, 115x7, 125x6, 135x3, 105x8 with a 2 second pause at the bottom

Seated laterals: 25x8, 20x10, 20x10 when I do my laterals I normally twist my wrists at the top to get just a little more stress

Skull crushers: 60x10 x 3 sets 45 seconds between sets

Shoulder-width grip straight bar pressdowns: 100x10, 110x10, 110x10

Reverse-grip one arm pressdowns extended with one-arm overhand pressdowns: 3 sets 10 reps each set
 
Odd side note with the hypermax/powermax combo: I have felt extremely aggressive today. It is weird. This is the second day in a row of trying it. I don't know what ingredient would be doing it, but I like it!
 
ryane87 said:
Odd side note with the hypermax/powermax combo: I have felt extremely aggressive today. It is weird. This is the second day in a row of trying it. I don't know what ingredient would be doing it, but I like it!
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Interesting. I use the combo regularly, and wouldn't say I feel any aggression per se. However, I do find that the increased energy, focus, and pump do make me feel "better" which can translate into more confidence and aggression if you want it to. I love the PowerMax XT & HyperMax XT combo.
 
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I apologize beforehand about the picture quality. The camera on my phone is turble and they STILL haven't fixed the mirror lights at my gym. I may need to invite the wife into my world of weirdness and get better pictures....oh fcking well....haha
 
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I apologize beforehand about the picture quality. The camera on my phone is turble and they STILL haven't fixed the mirror lights at my gym. I may need to invite the wife into my world of weirdness and get better pictures....oh fcking well....haha
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The only thing wrong with the picture is how much of yourself you are blocking we demand a new one asap lmao
 
My workout this morning sucked. It isn't even worth writing down. I felt very unfocused and thrown off getting to the gym very late. Some lackluster sets of RDLs and leg curls and tried pull-throughs
 
Alpha1agreda said:
The only thing wrong with the picture is how much of yourself you are blocking we demand a new one asap lmao
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That is why the wife needs to help! I need a good back double bicep shot....haha
 
ryane87 said:
That is why the wife needs to help! I need a good back double bicep shot....haha
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Lmao good luck , those are two things I've never accomplished , gotten help from the ol lady or gotten a good back double bicep shot lmfao always look like garbage and then I hate myself and cry several hours
 
Alpha1agreda said:
Lmao good luck , those are two things I've never accomplished , gotten help from the ol lady or gotten a good back double bicep shot lmfao always look like garbage and then I hate myself and cry several hours
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LMAO
 
A few observations after a week using Powermax:

1. The convenience can not be overstated. I am so happy I don't have to rummage through multiple bags of product. That alone encourages me to buy

2. I do feel slight increases in strength and endurance. Nothing substantial, just a feeling of a little easier and a little longer each set

3. Product still tastes good after a week. I am not huge on taste, but some are. The product is still very tasty

4. Lack of doms even though I am able to push just a little bit harder thus far

Really enjoying the start
 
ryane87 said:
A few observations after a week using Powermax:

1. The convenience can not be overstated. I am so happy I don't have to rummage through multiple bags of product. That alone encourages me to buy

2. I do feel slight increases in strength and endurance. Nothing substantial, just a feeling of a little easier and a little longer each set

3. Product still tastes good after a week. I am not huge on taste, but some are. The product is still very tasty

4. Lack of doms even though I am able to push just a little bit harder thus far

Really enjoying the start
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Lack of of doms is a great selling point for me - "I'm sick n tired of feelin sick n tired!"
If it keeps up - I'm in!
 
ryane87 said:
A few observations after a week using Powermax:

1. The convenience can not be overstated. I am so happy I don't have to rummage through multiple bags of product. That alone encourages me to buy

2. I do feel slight increases in strength and endurance. Nothing substantial, just a feeling of a little easier and a little longer each set

3. Product still tastes good after a week. I am not huge on taste, but some are. The product is still very tasty

4. Lack of doms even though I am able to push just a little bit harder thus far

Really enjoying the start
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Your first point is one that made me purchase this a while back. I really like the ingredient profile and keeps it all in one powder vs multiple powders.
 
Quad dominant today. Hip and knee pain still on point....lol hoping it will just dissipate soon. Still a good session

Leg press: 7 pps +25 x 12, 8 plates per side x 12, +10 x 9, +10 more x 6, 4 plates per +25 3 second negative

Barbell hacksquat (I use 35lb plates to increase range of motion): 185x8, 205x8, 225x8

Had to save a little bit because I finally tried squats again. Front squats and only 135x8, but I just wanted to feel the exercisr again. I will take a pic of my new set up to see if it is in line with general guidelines. I pointed my toes out more and went a little outside shoulder with. Will slowly break this back in I think. Pain was minimal enough to try again

Leg extensions: 165x10, 180x10, 195x10, 150x10 2 second peak contraction hold each rep

Other than the confidence robbing knee pain, a good session
 
ryane87 said:
Quad dominant today. Hip and knee pain still on point....lol hoping it will just dissipate soon. Still a good session

Leg press: 7 pps +25 x 12, 8 plates per side x 12, +10 x 9, +10 more x 6, 4 plates per +25 3 second negative

Barbell hacksquat (I use 35lb plates to increase range of motion): 185x8, 205x8, 225x8

Had to save a little bit because I finally tried squats again. Front squats and only 135x8, but I just wanted to feel the exercisr again. I will take a pic of my new set up to see if it is in line with general guidelines. I pointed my toes out more and went a little outside shoulder with. Will slowly break this back in I think. Pain was minimal enough to try again

Leg extensions: 165x10, 180x10, 195x10, 150x10 2 second peak contraction hold each rep

Other than the confidence robbing knee pain, a good session
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Nice to see you work through it a bit and knock some rust off! Keep getting it bro, and nice session
 
Trying to homie. It is pain in the inner part of my knee. Almost feels right at the muscle and knee. Pushing movements make it scream at me. When it seems like it is almost too much for my knee, the pain goes up to my hip socket. I can deadlift with no pain. Weird
 
ryane87 said:
Trying to homie. It is pain in the inner part of my knee. Almost feels right at the muscle and knee. Pushing movements make it scream at me. When it seems like it is almost too much for my knee, the pain goes up to my hip socket. I can deadlift with no pain. Weird
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Different angles put stress on different muscles. And there are tendons that run that length of your femur, hip to knee. Could be one of those
 
FireTitan said:
Different angles put stress on different muscles. And there are tendons that run that length of your femur, hip to knee. Could be one of those
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Yeah...no pops, bruising, swelling...nothing that leads me to believe I have done serious damage. I don't want to stop training legs, but I feel that may be the only way to fully heal. Bad pain is supposed to be your bodies defense mechanism, unfortunately I am not listening yet...haha
 
ryane87 said:
Yeah...no pops, bruising, swelling...nothing that leads me to believe I have done serious damage. I don't want to stop training legs, but I feel that may be the only way to fully heal. Bad pain is supposed to be your bodies defense mechanism, unfortunately I am not listening yet...haha
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It's always smart to listen to your body and chill for a bit. Rest up, maybe get in a hot tub if you have access.
 
I overslept yesterday so that made today chest/back superset day. It started off well enough...

Incline barbell press/behind-the-neck pull-ups +15 lbs: 175x7/5+3+2, 180x4/4+3+3, 155x8/3+2+2, 155x7/3+2+1

Started off alright enough. Moved to reverse grip press/ bent over row superset and severe pain in the front of my right shoulder cut my sets WAY short. It didn't feel natural. The rest of the time was thrown off trying to find chest exercises that would cooperate to no avail. I am going to pick up a tennis ball this weekend and see if it is something I can roll out
 
ryane87 said:
I overslept yesterday so that made today chest/back superset day. It started off well enough...

Incline barbell press/behind-the-neck pull-ups +15 lbs: 175x7/5+3+2, 180x4/4+3+3, 155x8/3+2+2, 155x7/3+2+1

Started off alright enough. Moved to reverse grip press/ bent over row superset and severe pain in the front of my right shoulder cut my sets WAY short. It didn't feel natural. The rest of the time was thrown off trying to find chest exercises that would cooperate to no avail. I am going to pick up a tennis ball this weekend and see if it is something I can roll out
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Whenever mine starts hurting, I go to either a leg raise/dip station and grab the upright grips and lean back to stretch for a few minutes or grab the wide pull-up grips and keep my heels on the ground and stretch. Your not short so you know what I mean lol.
 
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