Routine & progress pics look fine mate.
If you get more pain from hip thrusts, lower the weight and just sustain more at top (I only do light 60kg atm, but 3x 30s reps)
(this is not hypertrophy exercise, going for reps is pointless)
Ignore progress pics, instead:
(1) your glutes will be ready when your quads no longer have knots or abnormal tightness
(2) your core will be ready when your lower back tightness is gone, and you can comfortably do 3x 90s front planks, and 3x60s side planks
Once ready, restart dls & squats from BAR ONLY while strengthening glutes & core at the same time, you'll quickly get a hang on the ratios.
I give it ~6 weeks unless you're doing something wrong, have fun & good luck brah
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03-16-2018, 01:48 AM #1771
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03-19-2018, 06:16 AM #1772
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03-30-2018, 03:13 PM #1773
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04-13-2018, 11:22 AM #1774
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04-14-2018, 04:50 AM #1775
Check if her mattress is softer or harder than yours, in a soft mattress your pelvis will kinda sink in so you're hunched.
Ya my back was in agony too on the firmer bed, had to use a higher pillow to compensate.
Not saying firm is a must, but it's just that after few years mattresses get softer and you sink in them, which isn't good for posture.
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04-16-2018, 04:08 PM #1776
Its softer. I think it messes with my sleep as well, keep waking up during night.
Also just for posterity, it really comes down to: weak abs, tight quads, tight back, or weak butt. For me it was partly tight back, but almost entirely 'weak' butt, but take in mind I was squating/leg pressing a lot, but I wasn't really using my butt. I know actually know how to flex it (practice flexing it all day). So for me, stretching quads wasn't doing chit. So some people may need to look at something beyond this. I have a different friend that their problem was too weak of abs.
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04-16-2018, 05:11 PM #1777
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04-17-2018, 01:58 PM #1778
HI All
Need Your Help and Advice.
Age :- 33
Weight :- 80kgs
Height :- 5 Feet 11 Inches
5 Months Before I got a pain in my biceps and i was using ice for couple of week then i didn't see it coming. Pain will be there once i am done with my workout and the next day morning it will be quite normal.
Pain was there in Biceps Bracii (Long Head) area.
Right now couple of week i am facing the same pain in Biceps Bracii (long Head) when i life the weights.
Is there some advice for me please. Or Do i need to go to the chiropractor center.
What I need to do please advice I am applying some cream but still i am getting the pain when i do the pull ups and biceps barbell curl.
please help and advice
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04-17-2018, 01:59 PM #1779
HI All
Need Your Help and Advice.
Age :- 33
Weight :- 80kgs
Height :- 5 Feet 11 Inches
5 Months Before I got a pain in my biceps and i was using ice for couple of week then i didn't see it coming. Pain will be there once i am done with my workout and the next day morning it will be quite normal.
Pain was there in Biceps Bracii (Long Head) area.
Right now couple of week i am facing the same pain in Biceps Bracii (long Head) when i life the weights.
Is there some advice for me please. Or Do i need to go to the chiropractor center.
What I need to do please advice I am applying some cream but still i am getting the pain when i do the pull ups and biceps barbell curl.
please help and advice
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04-17-2018, 04:16 PM #1780
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04-23-2018, 12:47 AM #1781
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04-23-2018, 01:35 AM #1782
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04-23-2018, 12:03 PM #1783
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04-24-2018, 02:04 AM #1784
Ya man good work, you went from textbook hyperlordosis (aka snapcity) to regular lordosis
Now (or soon enough) you can do deads/squats while focusing on proper form.
Regarding posture, there will be minor improvements but expect diminished returns at this point
The only known way atm to get to brobrah/k0pe epic posture level is to get a job where you literally stand/move all day.
Nevertheless, a bit of curvature is healthy, don't stress over it you still gonna look better than majority of population ey
Btw lost it at that hat haha, keep it real mate
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05-26-2018, 09:19 PM #1785
Hey Svart (or anyone else here) have you found that of various hip flexor stretches only a few work? The only ones I really get a good burn on is a standing leg stretch, like any type of hurdle doesnt do it.
Also, do you guys have really insanely tight upper erectors? I notice thats a major issue for me.
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06-13-2018, 10:09 PM #1786
https://assesstreatcondition.wordpre...rse-abdominis/
Interesting read, thoughts from anyone?
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07-07-2018, 06:57 PM #1787
Hey dude, Nah the standing leg stretch is more quads than hip flexors.
The famous hip flexor stretch on the other hand,, doesn't do anything to the quads hence you don't feel it.
I'm guilty of prefering to do standing leg stretch, cause I love the quads burn :P
As for upper erectors, I don't know your physique but I believe you've actually stumbled on a common misconception, where the upper erectors are *stretched too hard* thus feel tight.
Very few people have tight upper erectors, mostly people who are on their feet all day (e.g. tradies, hunters, rangers, etc ... who also don't use computers when they get home).
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07-07-2018, 06:58 PM #1788
I think I figured the kyphotic problem with chairs, all chairs. (even my overpriced Steelcase)
I sincerely believe this can be improved, and chairs will eventually only cause APT, not Kyphosis.
(btw this has nothing to do with lower back pain, or pain of any sort, but rather the hunched back posture of modern humans)
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07-18-2018, 06:00 AM #1789
Another way to view what you're getting at is as someone reclines in a chair, if they're still attempting to reach forward e.g. work at a desk, then the combination of reaching forward with the recline is grounds for excessive kyphosis.
However, the mere act of reclining doesn't cause kyphosis. If the entire body reclines, head and shoulders too, then everything is still relatively straight. But if you recline a decent amount, you're going to start bringing your head forward to look at a monitor, etc. (I'm talking about a desk set-up, not laptop.)
After all, if you are reclined, your eyes natural position would be to look up, but most people have their monitor straight ahead, if not a bit down. Meaning the person has to look down some, and the rest of the body tends to follow the eyes. Eyes look down => Upper back starts rounding that direction. (Most people wouldn't have as much kyphosis issues if they were looking up or straight ahead all day.)
So another route you can go, if your chair has some recline, is bring your work station closer to you / bring your chair closer to your work station. This way you're not reaching as much. You could also elevate your monitor.
Lastly, placing a pillow between your upper back and the chair, effectively pushing the upper back forward some, is a way to get some thoracic extension. It's a play on your chair idea.
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10-22-2018, 04:45 PM #1790
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11-26-2018, 06:00 AM #1791
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11-28-2018, 08:31 AM #1792
Any good body weight exercises that I can do while currently in the process of trying to fix my APT?
For example, I'd be fine with doing sit-ups, push-ups and other exercises as long as my back can remain flat or stable and it won't interfere with my APT exercises.
Is it possible for me to do this, or should I just wait for a while after I've already been doing APT exercises before doing any other sorts of exercises?
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12-25-2018, 04:13 PM #1793
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12-25-2018, 04:22 PM #1794
No, but mostly.
Fix for this in shortest way explained:
Strength...
... Your glutes (bridges, hip thrusts)
... Your abs (planks)
... Your (mid) trap and romboids (rows)
... Your (upper part of your) erector spinae (barbell exercises like Front squats)
Mobilize...
... Your chest
... Your (front) dealt area
... Your hip flexor and rectus femoris
... Your spine
I started to fix my posture in 2013 in this thread and it worked but after that i started to squat and deadlift a lot and it made my posture even better. In 2016 i lifted over 200 kg (deadlift). Today my posture feels rock solid. Keep going guysLast edited by bastianek; 12-25-2018 at 04:30 PM.
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12-27-2018, 04:49 AM #1795
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12-28-2018, 03:22 PM #1796
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12-31-2018, 02:48 AM #1797
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01-05-2019, 05:23 PM #1798
So pretty bored doing the same exercises for so many years, I miss how exciting lifting used to be in the beginning
I've found even switching small things (e.g. switching benchpress db to bb) rejuvenated that exercise, and increase motivation and performance.
But when it comes to isometric exercises for APT (front core, side core, glutes), man it's hard finding alternatives!
For internal obliques am experimenting with this pilates exercise (no homo), it does make me want to die which is good!
There's still a bit of hip-flexor involvement, I imagine the exercise below eliminates it but requires more intricate setup (though should be simple to improvise with my squat rack, aerobic stepper & a belt)
For the front core I've been trying the ab-wheel, not sure if it's a good alternative to front planks as it involves too much shoulders & lats,
As for glutes, not much luck, I guess there's reverse hyper extensions but again requires too much equipment setup.
Any suggestions?
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01-08-2019, 01:52 AM #1799
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01-30-2019, 06:00 AM #1800
Just basic mobilization... Nothing special...
I recommend you starting with deadlifts. Nothing made my core and glutes stronger. Deadlifts did A LOT for me. But rest the bar after every rep on the ground and start every rep from the same position. It decreases the chances of bad posture.
in my opinion and experience:
Training with Complex movements like deadlifts, Front-, overhead-, back squats etc. and using a moderate "heavy" weight, gives you the best results. If you can handle these lifts with a GOOD POSTURE and some good amount of weight, you will get a better posture in your daily activities. :-)
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