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Doesn't sound like a ligament. If anything, the meniscus. That's a complete guess though.
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If its been 11 months it deserves an MRI at the very least.
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MRI's are expensive though. Maybe see someone who is more a specialist first and maybe they'll give you a better idea.
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Yeah, I am on some Medi-Cal program since I'm not working yet (work starts in January, better coverage I'd assume). I have no idea how much stuff would cost. What are the alternate options to a MRI?
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Well, I'm not an expert in that field by any means, but I don't think there is one. An X-Ray only shows bone structure/positioning, so if it's a ligament problem then I think the MRI is the only route to truly see what's going on in there.
That's why I'm thinking a specialist would be the best bet as a next move because one would have to assume they've seen your injury before and can at least give their opinion on what they think it is and then provide a means of treating it. If that didn't work in healing it then you'll know that an MRI is worth it.
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i was expecting to see some sort of upper body twisting straining to get the weight up but reps like that don't look like they would tweak your back.
kinda related though, i was recently told to plant my feet on the ground and not just use my toes. can't say that it's improved my strength but i do feel more stable. anyone else tippy toe bench?
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Okay, thanks for the advice. I never go to the doctor's and even booking my initial appointment was such a headache. I should of probably been more specific about what my injury was, but the doctor seemed like she was trying to do a revolving door situation on me (and I'm not great at communicating in person).
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Yeah, I only mentioned that it was my first set because the issue normally pops up when I bench to failure or really need a spot. So I can do 185 with little problems but when push it to 225 - something goes wrong. I wish I could record what I do when I try to max out but my cameraman needs to spot me lol. Maybe next time I'll get a random to spot me and have my cousin record.
I would also like to get an answer on the planting feet vs. tippy toes. Maybe it's cause I'm short with short legs but tippy toes feel wayyyyy more comfortable. I think I saw someone from here do it (deadlifts and nikes on IG or something) and it completely changed the bench press game for me.
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I hear ya. I've had some pestering knee issues from when a fat boy, uncoordinated lineman fell on the lower half of my leg and my knee popped. Could've sworn I tore something, but we never looked too deeply into getting it looked at properly. It aches now and then and seems to shift out of place momentarily here and there, but any doctor that looked at it years after the fact don't think anything is too abnormal, so I just roll with it. I also don't treat it and do all the proper warm ups/strengthening deals that I probably should. Hoping it doesn't come back to bite me.
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i swear i need to get an official scale in my house.
I try not to be one of those people who look at the scale (I also know the scale means nothing) but coming from my fitness background it's hard.
time to cut for me but when the weight on nthe scale says 210 last Friday. 214 Monday (no cheat meal over the weekend, so i wtf'd over that) 212 wednessday 209 today (saturday)
But I have a goal solid 185 by October so only 25 lbs, i need to do it nice and slow.
I love the PHAT program the increases i've seen is great in my eyes
Week 1 3-5 rep max Squat 365 x3 Week 5 415 x4
(and getting deeper)
week 1 3-5 rep max DB flat 85x5 Week 5 120 x4
with staying in the 210-215 lb range.
I'll stick with PHAT for 3 more weeks then do something new since I may possibly be going to Colorado for work training
and wont know my gymm situation
I try not to be one of those people who look at the scale (I also know the scale means nothing) but coming from my fitness background it's hard.
time to cut for me but when the weight on nthe scale says 210 last Friday. 214 Monday (no cheat meal over the weekend, so i wtf'd over that) 212 wednessday 209 today (saturday)
But I have a goal solid 185 by October so only 25 lbs, i need to do it nice and slow.
I love the PHAT program the increases i've seen is great in my eyes
Week 1 3-5 rep max Squat 365 x3 Week 5 415 x4
(and getting deeper)
week 1 3-5 rep max DB flat 85x5 Week 5 120 x4
with staying in the 210-215 lb range.
I'll stick with PHAT for 3 more weeks then do something new since I may possibly be going to Colorado for work training
and wont know my gymm situation
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going back to IF, it's the only thing that worked for me
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Nothing worse than a cross fit sheep trying to teach people how to powerlift.
Going to give it another 5 min before I throw a 100lb plate at him.
Going to give it another 5 min before I throw a 100lb plate at him.
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This was my first 'real' set of the day. Tried to record it but my guy does a bad job of getting my whole bodyNot sure if that helps.
I'd say my legs are out wide and I'm on my toes though.
Tuck your feet back more, put your heels on the ground then pull them together so it looks like this \ / kind of like a V. This should eliminate the hips from shooting up.
Watch some of Brett Gibbs videos and you will see what Im talking about.
Mike, benching on your tip toes can give you a way bigger arch but no leg drive while heels on the ground does the opposite for most people.
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What are you doing that's not working and what are you doing bulking or cutting (I assume IF means you're cutting)
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Yeah I'm cutting and I tried IIFYM and just strict calorie counting
It just doesn't work for me I lack a lot of discipline
With counting calories I mentally feel like I'm not eating enough
With IIFYM I end up eating too much 'bad stuff' which slowly redirects me to not eating healthy at all
IF forces me to do other things within my day besides worry about food so I feel more productive
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I've been progressing nicely strength wise following that for the past 9 months. Broke through my squat and deadlift plateaus recently too.
I've been progressing nicely strength wise following that for the past 9 months. Broke through my squat and deadlift plateaus recently too.
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What's IIFYM?
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If It Fits Your Macros
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I think they all taste like trash
Teach me
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I think they all taste like trash
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Teach you what sir
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