Weight Training For Beginners

[Pazzo]

I have been very fortunate to have minor injuries, mainly when younger when ego was the problem, trying to lift super super heavy to show off. Form over weight now.

[Weaponxr]

Its something that developed over time, its more of an inflamation problem where the tendon and nerves rub somewhere as there isnt enough room for it all to move inside the shoulder. I dont know the full details of it all but im just hoping it gets fixed eventually

[rbjet]

Try dislocating your shoulder 3 times. I've been on the surgery waiting list for over a year now. Makes it hard to do a lot of heavier stuff.

On another note. Had my 1st personal training session yesterday. Almost threw up farken.

[nick d]

^^^^When you nearly throw up you know you've trained hard!

One body part I love training and don't go heavy on is shoulders from past injuries my theory is I'm getting old.

[MiKa]

  On 10/10/2012 at 1:22 AM, Weaponxr said:

Your lucky mate, ive been struggling with my left shoulder for about 2 years. its really knocked me off my game and ive not been able to train properly since. I actually went to an osteopath this morning and had some treatment, I may need an ultrsound in a month or so to decide if I need key hole surgery or not

Yeah im so happy that it doesnt seem to be something serious, still knocking on wood though.. Really put the shoulder through its paces at work today and it did ok, might be a bit sore tomo but ill see how it goes.. My mum had key hole surgery on her shoulder about 3 months ago now and she can just raise her arm straight out in front of her, her physio said shes making good progress, about 3 more months they say till it will be good again.. f***n taking ages...

[bossmang]

I need to train with some of you big guys

[Goliath]

Thought I might as well get in on this thread as a certified gym junkie.

Been a member of the local gym since I was 14, so going on 11 years now. Mainly to build strength for Rugby (played all junior rep rugby levels except for Aus).

Since 2005 I have had numerous bad leg injuries, both muscular and skeletal. The first being a left knee reco and the most recent another left knee reco in August. So these have hindered my training quite a fair bit throughout the years.

After cruising around Europe last year, I decided to get back in to serious lifting, going a minimum 5 times a week. Before the Rugby season started this year my stats were:

Bench 140kgx7

Squat 205x4

Deadlift 250kg.

These all decreased heaps over the season as I didn't have as much time to dedicate to weight training. After my knee reco in August, I decided it was time to get back in the strength & con and to get my leg rehab done right. My first heavy session back managed to bench 100kg for a measly 8 (while solid for most people, was quite depressing for me). My most recent chest session I beenched 140x8kg, spot did seem a little generous, but was told it was for "balance". Goes to show how quickly the muscle memory comes back after dedicating myself again in the gym. I'm now going to the gym everyday, mind you I have days just purely for rehab and cardio (although I do 20-30minutes HIIT after every session).

Now going to drop the chest workouts to once a week and up the leg and back sessions. Haven't yet been able to squat or deadlift(can do other leg and back exercises fine), but hopefully will start with some light weights there soon as well as trying to drop 10kg~ in weight(currently float around 110-112).

[_Velocity_]

Biceps tendonosis (rubbing of the tendon over a small bony prominence on the arm near the shoulder) and supraspinatus impingement are the most common ones.<br /><br /> Also a lot of people that work their pecs hard tend to develop muscle imbalances between their pecs and rotator cuff (particularly the external rotators). These muscles, in particular the infraspjnatus will refer pain to the front of the shoulder giving the impression of a biceps tendinitis. <br /><br />Really important to stretch all the time (not just before and after gym) and work both sides of a joint for these reasons. <br /><br />Sorry for the rant. Used to see these types of injuries all the time in my previous profession.

Edited 10/10/12 03:21 AM by _Velocity_

[Pazzo]

  On 10/10/2012 at 2:40 AM, nick d said:

^^^^When you nearly throw up you know you've trained hard!

One body part I love training and don't go heavy on is shoulders from past injuries my theory is I'm getting old.

I really Belive you don't have to train shoulders to heavy, it's made up of 3 small muscles and the front shoulder gets a workout from chest. I have had best results from light workout,slow reps, but anywhere from 12 to 20 reps.

[freeze_dk]

  On 10/10/2012 at 2:46 AM, Ford Freak said:

I need to train with some of you big guys

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