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It's been 6 weeks since I sprained my wrist. I've totally stayed away from any upper body work.

I still can't put any weight on it, can't do benchpress or pushups, certainly not any curls. But...

I just started a boxing class last week. So last night I'm working on the heavy bag, I threw a hard punch and felt a sharp pain in my upper middle back when I connected with the bag. I'm sure my form...

Thank you everyone for the advice. I'm going to rest it until the pain is completely gone.

I hope my muscles don't shrink :)

Btw, would wearing a compression sleeve help accelerate the healing?...

*I meant that do NOT involve triceps. Can't figure out how to edit the title of my post.

I either have a slight tricep strain or tendonitis. I feel a mild sharp pain when pressing.

Would it be...

Here's the routine:
Intermediate Upper/Lower

Upper A
Bench 3x5
Incline Bench 3x8
Lat Pulldowns 3x8 (any grip)
Bent Over Rows 3x8
Curls 3x10/Reverse Flies 3x12 Superset

Hello,

I've been following the Fierce 5 upper/lower and I've stalled out a bit. Any advice on how to incorporate drop sets in the routine?

Thanks

Would your recommend I try Starting Strength? Would I lose some mass from not doing any accessory work?

I totally understand. Thanks.

Thanks Ironwill. I did get the ok from both my doctor and physical therapist. I just have to be careful and take it slow. Any advice on the best program for me based on my strenghty levels?

Hello all.

I'm 43 y/o and I have been lifting consistently for about 5 years. I think I've made every mistake in the book.

I wish I had started out with a novice routine like Starting...

Thank you for the advice. I read somewhere that ice is best immediately following a workout but it's been 48 hours.

I tried a new workout on Friday and my hips are killing me. It's hard for me to stand up straight due to the burning sensation in my hips. It's actually worse today than yesterday. I understand this...

Thanks for the tips everyone!

One thing that really bothered me is that I got outworked by people in my class that were older and had less muscle mass. My endurance really sucks and I want to...

I need to lose a lot of body fat so I tried a 1 hour bootcamp style workout today. It basically consisted of battle ropes, push ups, dips, step ups, medicine ball slams, planks, flutter kicks...etc....

Thank you everyone for the replies. All very helpful info.

So I was watching CBS This Morning today and Shemar Moore was on talking about his tv show. Dude is 47 and in great shape. Out of curiosity I Googled his workout routine. A few websites had the same...

Thanks guys, I'll take your advice and try lowering the weight and upping the reps. Also, I'll stay away from OHP's for now.

Btw, for the PPL Routine, woud you recommend P/P/L/off/ P/P/L or...

Thanks. I'm wondering do I really need to do side lateral raises if I'm doing overhead presses, bench press, shrugs and incline bench press.

I'm 42 and I've had some shoulder tendonitits this past year. I did see a doctor and physical therapist and I got the ok to lift weights and I'm doing rotator cuff exercises at home.

I just want...

I'm 42 and I've been lifting for about 5 years. Recently I've been doing the Fierce 5 upper/lower program. In the last few months I've had some nagging injuries, bulging disc, wrist tendonitis and...