For months I was grinding out 225 for 5 reps but my form was garbage elbows flared and my right shoulder always hurt. Switched to 185 and focused on a slow controlled negative with a 2 second pause at the bottom and now my chest finally feels worked the next day. Anyone else drop the ego to fix their numbers?
The cheap ones from big box stores started flaking apart after about 4 months of daily use, but this dense medical grade one still looks brand new at 14 months in, has anyone else found pro gear cheaper than the fitness brands?
I always thought they were just a leg day gimmick, but my left knee started clicking during regular squats back in October. After switching to Bulgarian split squats with just bodyweight for 4 weeks, the clicking stopped completely.
I had to pick between running a flat bench focused program or switching to incline as my main press. I went with incline for 8 weeks cause I wanted more upper chest work. The numbers were rough at first, dropped about 15 pounds off my flat bench 1RM. But after those 8 weeks my shoulders felt way better and my incline actually went up 20 pounds. Flat bench started moving again too when I went back to it. I think people sleep on how much shoulder health matters when picking your main lift. Has anyone else made that swap and seen similar results?
I remember starting out barely pulling 135 and feeling like a total poser in the gym. Hit 315 yesterday for a single rep and honestly had to double check the plates. It's not a huge number to some people but for me it's the first time I actually felt strong. Anyone else have a random milestone that caught you off guard?
I was stuck at a 225lb deadlift for like 6 months straight at Gold's Gym in Austin. Turns out I was pulling the slack out wrong and my hips were shooting up before the bar even left the ground. Once I watched a form video and dropped to 185 to drill it, the number shot up fast. Any of you guys hit a plateau that was really just a stupid technique flaw?