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Ryuhou)aS(
United States1174 Posts
On January 14 2013 10:46 skindzer wrote: Get a proper setup or you are going to fuck your wrist for a LOOOONG time I'm sorry, i was looking for real answers, not snide comments. | ||
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KaoReal
Canada340 Posts
You need a proper setup, like a computer chair adjusted to the correct height, correct monitor and desk height, etc. A quick search brings up this image: http://www.ergonomics-info.com/image-files/desk_ergonomics.jpg You can also look into Handeze gloves. One of my favorite digital artists recommended them, and they make a big difference in wrist pain during prolonged sessions. Try looking for a wristpad for your desk too. It's good for wrist health to have a more straight line from elbow crease to knuckle, rather than having your wrist bending at an upward angle like this: ___/ Try Workrave too, it's a little program that will ask you to take short breaks every now and then, and 10 minute breaks after about an hour. You can adjust the times of and between breaks. | ||
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Malinor
Germany4758 Posts
On January 14 2013 08:43 Ryuhou)aS( wrote: Right now, I keep my mouse/keyboard towards the edge of my computer desk and try to keep good posture holding my arms up (sort of like almost a right angle bend in my elbows). I am fairly certain that this is exactly the wrong thing to do. You want your forearms to rest on the computer table, to take the strain away from your wrists. You should have your mouse and keyboard at least 10-15cm (4-6inches) away from the edge, so that your arms can rest comfortably. | ||
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Ryuhou)aS(
United States1174 Posts
Anybody have good stretches for the wrist/forearm/fingers? edit: nvm i guess you're right that i could just look this stuff up on my own. http://www.howtostretch.com/p/wrist-stretches -there's a few good ones http://www.fitsugar.com/Wrist-Stretches-Help-Prevent-Carpal-Tunnel-Syndrome-10986972?slide=5 -here's 5 more (a couple of these require more room than sitting at your desk | ||
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KOVU
Denmark708 Posts
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mordek
United States12705 Posts
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Malinor
Germany4758 Posts
On January 14 2013 04:49 skindzer wrote: So question about reps, I do 3x10 x 20kg bicep curls, if I try with 25kg I can manage to only do 5. Will it be better to do 5 x 25kg and then the next 5 with 20kg? or should I raise to 3x15 x 20kg for a while in hopes its easier later to do 25 kg? I assume that you don't have 1,25kg plates to do 22,5kg first, because that is what I would be doing. 3x15 won't build much strength so I won't do that. Your best bet is probably just do 3x5 with 25kg and then try to increase the reps every session, that makes the most sense to me. | ||
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skindzer
Chile5114 Posts
On January 15 2013 01:38 Malinor wrote: I assume that you don't have 1,25kg plates to do 22,5kg first, because that is what I would be doing. 3x15 won't build much strength so I won't do that. Your best bet is probably just do 3x5 with 25kg and then try to increase the reps every session, that makes the most sense to me. Yeah sadly no real way to increase by small increments only by 5. Thanks for the help. | ||
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whatcha
2 Posts
After starting starting strength (and subsequently fixing my form on most of my lifts), I ended up with disproportionally big quads (the outside part, ala chun-li). I was considering trying to fix it somehow, but all I've gotten was either stop training the area altogether, or purposefully overexercise the muscle groups. I don't think I'm willing to cut out squatting altogether from my routine, do you think it's better to go the overexercise route, or do something like lower weight, higher intensity squats/weighted lunges mixed in with cardio that focuses on the legs (running, biking, etc.) within the constraints of the starting strength program | ||
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GuiltyJerk
United States584 Posts
On January 15 2013 05:10 skindzer wrote: Yeah sadly no real way to increase by small increments only by 5. Thanks for the help. You could guy your own 1.25kg plates and bring them to the gym with you  | ||
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eshlow
United States5210 Posts
On January 15 2013 10:40 whatcha wrote: Long time listener, first time caller; After starting starting strength (and subsequently fixing my form on most of my lifts), I ended up with disproportionally big quads (the outside part, ala chun-li). I was considering trying to fix it somehow, but all I've gotten was either stop training the area altogether, or purposefully overexercise the muscle groups. I don't think I'm willing to cut out squatting altogether from my routine, do you think it's better to go the overexercise route, or do something like lower weight, higher intensity squats/weighted lunges mixed in with cardio that focuses on the legs (running, biking, etc.) within the constraints of the starting strength program Romanian Deadlifts, sumo deadlifts, and hip thrusts should work pretty well. | ||
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whatcha
2 Posts
On January 15 2013 12:20 eshlow wrote: Romanian Deadlifts, sumo deadlifts, and hip thrusts should work pretty well. Replacing the squats/deadlifts I'm currently doing right? :< Also, sorry for being dense but high rep/low weight, or high weight/low reps? | ||
Daigomi
South Africa4316 Posts
On January 15 2013 05:10 skindzer wrote: Yeah sadly no real way to increase by small increments only by 5. Thanks for the help. Can't you buy 1.25kg plates? In SA they cost around 7$ for one, so it's not too expensive and they really help. There are quite a few exercises where jumping with 5kg is too much to be practical. | ||
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decafchicken
United States20168 Posts
On January 15 2013 10:40 whatcha wrote: Long time listener, first time caller; After starting starting strength (and subsequently fixing my form on most of my lifts), I ended up with disproportionally big quads (the outside part, ala chun-li). I was considering trying to fix it somehow, but all I've gotten was either stop training the area altogether, or purposefully overexercise the muscle groups. I don't think I'm willing to cut out squatting altogether from my routine, do you think it's better to go the overexercise route, or do something like lower weight, higher intensity squats/weighted lunges mixed in with cardio that focuses on the legs (running, biking, etc.) within the constraints of the starting strength program Wtf that's like the best problem to have. Nobody fucks with big quads. | ||
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KOVU
Denmark708 Posts
On January 15 2013 10:40 whatcha wrote: Long time listener, first time caller; After starting starting strength (and subsequently fixing my form on most of my lifts), I ended up with disproportionally big quads (the outside part, ala chun-li). I was considering trying to fix it somehow, but all I've gotten was either stop training the area altogether, or purposefully overexercise the muscle groups. I don't think I'm willing to cut out squatting altogether from my routine, do you think it's better to go the overexercise route, or do something like lower weight, higher intensity squats/weighted lunges mixed in with cardio that focuses on the legs (running, biking, etc.) within the constraints of the starting strength program I wish I had this "problem". | ||
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Crushinator
Netherlands2138 Posts
On January 15 2013 10:40 whatcha wrote: Long time listener, first time caller; After starting starting strength (and subsequently fixing my form on most of my lifts), I ended up with disproportionally big quads (the outside part, ala chun-li). I was considering trying to fix it somehow, but all I've gotten was either stop training the area altogether, or purposefully overexercise the muscle groups. I don't think I'm willing to cut out squatting altogether from my routine, do you think it's better to go the overexercise route, or do something like lower weight, higher intensity squats/weighted lunges mixed in with cardio that focuses on the legs (running, biking, etc.) within the constraints of the starting strength program I would avoid hypertrophy of the quads if you really don't want them to be bigger. So don't do 3x5 but something like 3x3 or 1x5 , 1x3, 1x1, or cut out quad training altogether. Trying to overtrain a muscle group is a very bad idea, it is very hard to actually overtrain a muscle, you may very well end up growing even more, and you risk injury by putting alot of strain on the connective tissue. But actually I would recommend just doing the program normally, and wait for the rest of your muscles to develop naturally. Your quads wont grow forever on starting strength. | ||
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AFKing
128 Posts
Say I have eaten nothing but hot pockets for the last five days. Is such a diet sustainable, or do I need to go buy more food :x | ||
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MtlGuitarist97
United States1539 Posts
On January 17 2013 09:11 AFKing wrote: Now I know most of the questions here are about exercising and such, but bear with me here Say I have eaten nothing but hot pockets for the last five days. Is such a diet sustainable, or do I need to go buy more food :x From a nutrition stand point, go get some other food. From a calorie/basic human needs standpoint, it can work but go get some real food. TL;DR Go get some real food. | ||
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decafchicken
United States20168 Posts
On January 17 2013 09:11 AFKing wrote: Now I know most of the questions here are about exercising and such, but bear with me here Say I have eaten nothing but hot pockets for the last five days. Is such a diet sustainable, or do I need to go buy more food :x What the hell | ||
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HornyHerring
Papua New Guinea1059 Posts
On January 17 2013 09:11 AFKing wrote: Now I know most of the questions here are about exercising and such, but bear with me here Say I have eaten nothing but hot pockets for the last five days. Is such a diet sustainable, or do I need to go buy more food :x I'll phrase it this way: you can survive on it. | ||
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