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Change can be difficult for some. I struggled quite a bit myself mostly because I always placed my Dad up on a petastool thinking that he could do no wrong. In part, this is also why I always felt as if I was never lived up to his expectations (most, if not all of which I created in my own mind). I've always strived for my dad to be proud of me and wanted to live up to his standards. It really hurt me and took me by surprise that he allowed for something like divorce to happen. Although I could see it coming, much of what happened occurred while in college. I came home one summer on break and was literally torn between two parents with living arrangements. I was quite a shock to tha system. It's something which I'm still dealing with in parts even years later. Just give it time... time will eventually heal and provide new perspective.I wanted to get my three kids an overcome bracelet of yours. My middle has ADD and struggles quite a bit and the others are having a hard time with me getting married again. So I want them to have a positive view and the desire to never lat life knock you down.
Great article, Brian...and Jordan, you should be proud not only of your own overcoming, but of the friends you have gathered along the way...friends who admire your strength and the accomplishment that even someone without your difficulties would have to have extreme discipline to accomplish.
Two primary reasons why one side will always be weaker is because A) lack of a strong muscle contraction, and B) limited use / little simulation = significant atrophy.Hey,
I sent you an e-mail a while back and sorry it took me so long to get round to doing this but here goes:
I'll keep my first post short and sweet. I have left sided hemiplegia and was killing myself wondering how you compensated for your weaker side during training.
i'm in no way into hardcore serious training but I really wanna build up my left shoulder and especially my left calf muscles to help them catch up a bit and match the right. I can't seem to promote good growth on that side though
How did you cope with this problem? Or did you have to at all?
Thanks
Yes, Kim sets tha pace. :whip:Let things happen at their pace. Maybe this is a sign to maybe place nuptials before escrow. Not judging...just saying. I'd fly to PA, Vegas or any place TBD to stand up for you.
LOLHey toad. I thought I heard something about you guys putting 10lb bags UP on sale for like $88 or something, but I can't find a link to it. Help a brother out? :think:
If B says it is............I guess it can't be that bad. :thumbsup: Just don't ask him about baseball triva PLEASE!!!! (and yes B I know about the almost no hitter against the sox.)Jacob is a generous man. :thumbsup:
SupperCissusRx is good stuff!
Sound advice man, cheers. I'll let you know how stuff goes. I'll be sure to send you any other questions that come to mind.Two primary reasons why one side will always be weaker is because A) lack of a strong muscle contraction, and B) limited use / little simulation = significant atrophy.
Considering you probably refrain from using your weaker side in normal everyday life out of convience, I would start by making a conscious effort to change that where possible. Look at simple tasks as training exercises. Make that weaker side do work ( i.e. taking out the trash, unloading groceries, picking up belongings around tha house). That in and of itself is a form of physical therapy which allows to strengthen motor skill and muscle recruitment involved in your workouts... Working a specific muscle during your workout is only a small part of your day. If you don't use it regularly, you lose it.
As far as weak muscle contractions, there is a lot of "extras" I do that I don't include in my daily workout log, however B5150's does I believe... so you may want to check out his log for additional insight. Typically most of what I do are extra sets at tha end of each workout. I also keep my ego in check throughout my workout as well. Since my right side is dominant and stronger I can always jack up my weight on a given lift by 5-10 lbs. Most times I don't allow this to happen. Instead, I pick a weight with my weaker side in mind and go from there. Isolated weaker side muscle failure usually occurs for me by 4th or 5th set, thus I usually don't do more than 6 sets unless bigger muscle groups are involved. At tha end of each workout or exercise, I incorporate a combination of burnout sets, slow reps and static holds specifically for my left side. It depends on how fatigued I am to begin with but generally speaking, I'll pick one of those variables and do anywhere from 1-3 extra sets. Tha biggest and most important thing here is to feel tha muscle working and visualize contractions.
If you look at my pictures, my imbalances are quite obvious despite efforts to correct. This protocol is by no means perfect. Hopefully it helps though and if you have any other specific questions please feel free to ask.
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I guess there are no excuses for not getting up there, eh?Thanks Jordan.
I was moved by his attitude towards life in general. Everything he said about negative thinking, in his case with a serious handicap, applies to every one in every day life experiences. He stirred up some more gratitude and humility in me and for that I am just a little better off today.I guess there are no excuses for not getting up there, eh?
But then again, maybe I'll get up on stage when you get up there.
You are strong on the pec deck!