cloudatlas wrote: » Anyone ever had a problem with their gluteus medius. How did you work on it? What lifts help?
dastardly00 wrote: » Do you have private health insurance? You may be able to claim back some of the cost of a physio depending on your policy.
caviardreams wrote: » dastardly00 wrote: » Do you have private health insurance? You may be able to claim back some of the cost of a physio depending on your policy. Or if you don't, you can claim tax relief at 20%.
Nicolas Cage wrote: » At a checkup early this year, physio told my my medius was underdeveloped and told me to do bodyweight single leg deadlifts every day. Basically touch my left foot with my right hand and vice versa. I have no idea if it did anything or not. Fast forward to the last 2 months and I switched from conv to sumo for deadlifts and have changed my squat stance to be wider than before. My glutes are in a near constant state of DOMS so something is being put to work that wasn't before.
Caliden wrote: » Is it worth paying for a weightlifting membership initially to learn the movements (snatch/c&j) ? Having a look around Sandyford and there's Crossfit Ireland for 150/month. Half considering doing it for a month to get an idea of where to start and get the basics.
BadBannana wrote: » Also, does anyone here own a home gym? What were the initial start up costs and do you think it was worthwhile?
TRS30 wrote: » I like the flexibility of working out at home however it does have its drawbacks.
Cake Man wrote: » TRS30 wrote: » I like the flexibility of working out at home however it does have its drawbacks. I'd say it's a big time saver alright but I'm guessing limited equipment and capacity? Would you say there's much to be said for working out in an environment with other people or prefer alone?
TRS30 wrote: » I don't know if I would call it a home gym however I do work out at home. I have two adjustable dumb bells, a bar and weights, bench and a basic station that I can do bench, squats and dips. All in probably cost me about €300 and a bit more since for more weights. I got the bar and all the weights second hand. I like the flexibility of working out at home however it does have its drawbacks.
bladespin wrote: » TRS30 wrote: » I don't know if I would call it a home gym however I do work out at home. I have two adjustable dumb bells, a bar and weights, bench and a basic station that I can do bench, squats and dips. All in probably cost me about €300 and a bit more since for more weights. I got the bar and all the weights second hand. I like the flexibility of working out at home however it does have its drawbacks. Same here, started out when I was about 13 (a while back ), current list; Bench including preacher attachment (no rak yet) big selection of free weights Straight bar Ez Bar combi bar (great for french press/skulls) adjustable dumbells combi cable gym treadmill exercise bike (cheapo and gathering dust lol) various bands couple of kettlebells Covers a wide range for me anyway, the mrs is less enthusiastic though lol.
TRS30 wrote: » That is some amount of kit to have at home! Wouldn't have room for a quarter of that stuff. Since moving during the summer the shed can only store what I have, not enough room to actually work out so have to do that outside. Been a bit chilly the last few nights!!
cloudatlas wrote: » How does this look? Day 1 Bulgarina split squat kettle bell swing Hammer Curls & shoulder press Back pulls Bicep pulls 3 body weight back strengthening exercises Bird Dog etc., Day 2 Bench Lateral lunges Back pull Bicep pull 3 body weight back strengthening exercises Bird Dog etc., Abs Day3 Sumo Deadlift Back pull Shoulder dumbell work out Hammer curls 3 body weight back strengthening exercises Bird Dog etc., Abs
Brian? wrote: » Looks like you really want big biceps.
Dtp1979 wrote: » Brian? wrote: » Looks like you really want big biceps. How else is anybody supposed to know you lift?
BadBannana wrote: » What is a bicep pull and a back pull? What kind of sets/reps have you planned? Why lateral lunges? How is "shoulder press & hammer curl" on day 2 different to "shoulder workout followed by hammer curl" Why isolation for your biceps but not your triceps?
drdeadlift wrote: » Try it for a a few weeks,you will know if it is effective soon enough.Making mistakes is an effective way of learning.
Alf Veedersane wrote: » There's not enough pulling or back work. The BW exercises (other than bird dog, what do you include?) are fine but you could stand to do more posterior chain work. What is the nature of the hip injury that makes you avoid squats but do split squats, KB swings, sumo DL and lateral lunges?
cloudatlas wrote: » I'm seeing a physio on Wednesday above my hip area feels inflamed, tender, there has always been a marked imbalance in my squat with one leg being very dominant over the other, I've tried to fix this by strengthening the 'weaker' leg, it hasn't worked the advice I got over the years from p.t.'s, physio, doctor ranged from ignoring it to, just put a plate underneath your foot, take up swimming, or it's fine my friend has the same problem and they are grand so now I need to seek proper help. The pain has gone away but I'm still aware of it and I think I need to use lighter weights in a more controlled movement.
Alf Veedersane wrote: » Im not suggesting its the same but my squat can look lop-sided if i haven't done enough mobility work and it usually happens on the same side. Some proper mobility drills and Im fine. But hopefully the physio gets to the root of it because frankly it sounds like everyone that has addressed it previously has been incompetent to varying degrees if what you've said above is the sum of their advice.
