Workout: What did you do today?

[grindy]

I've never heard of/thought of standing on a wedge when doing squats.

If it means I could lower the weight and get a similarly effective or better workout, that's definitely interesting!

It's all about elevating your heels. Squat shoes with a flat sole but high heel already made a huge difference for me. Definitely recommended.

[jimmy jazz]

I've never tried that. I don't wear any shoes when squatting.

I don't want to buy shoes for squatting but I could try using a slant board?

[FETCHER.]

Shoulders and calves for me today.

My favourite shoulder exercise is between lateral side raises and rear delt flies.

Both are excellent imo.

There is nothing I hate more on this planet than lateral side raises 😂.

[grindy]

I've never tried that. I don't wear any shoes when squatting.

I don't want to buy shoes for squatting but I could try using a slant board?

For some people it is more necessary than for others. I'm pretty tall and with long femurs. Plus my ankle mobility sucks. Without any heel elevation I feel very unstable and weird and can't go deep while being relatively upright.

[grindy]

There is nothing I hate more on this planet than lateral side raises 😂.

That fucking burn...

[jimmy jazz]

lol I like the burn tbh. I think also because I can really see them bulge when working them. So it motivates me more.

[grindy]

Yeah, I also like it. Used to do some psychotic drop sets ending with just the weight of my arms... Hanging laundry out to dry on those days was simply impossible.

[jimmy jazz]

Yeah, I also like it. Used to do some psychotic drop sets ending with just the weight of my arms... Hanging laundry out to dry on those days was simply impossible.

You ever did 21s? They are tough.

[grindy]

You ever did 21s? They are tough.

I have but I don't consider those types of exercises to be that great anymore. Sure is fun though.

[Guybrush]

The smith machine might be some help to me because I don't have much trouble keeping my feet planted. If I notice I'm pushing with my toes/the balls of my feet (according to @ribbons , feet have balls so I'm assuming that's just behind the toes), I can usually wriggle my feet like a centimeter or two forward and just correct that way until I feel balanced.

To me, the wedge sounds particularly useful for home squattin'.

[jimmy jazz]

I have but I don't consider those types of exercises to be that great anymore. Sure is fun though.

What's your issue with 21s mate?

[jimmy jazz]

The smith machine might be some help to me because I don't have much trouble keeping my feet planted. If I notice I'm pushing with my toes/the balls of my feet (according to @ribbons , feet have balls so I'm assuming that's just behind the toes), I can usually wriggle my feet like a centimeter or two forward and just correct that way until I feel balanced.

To me, the wedge sounds particularly useful for home squattin'.

Yes. Are you just finding this out now? Not being a cock, I know English isn't your first language.

[Guybrush]

I'm vaguely aware. It's just one of those English expressions I find weird / funny. I can't help thinking of having, like, testicles in your heels.

That would really suck when doing squats.

[DJChameleon]

Thanks, @grindy ! Taking it to heart ❤️

How are you guys with exercise when you're a little sick? I got a cold, might be the flu, but it ain't too bad. I really wanna get my squats in today.

When I'm sick and I still try to train I can tell instantly, I feel myself sweating quicker and feeling fatigue much faster. If that starts to happen. I just listen to my body and hang it up for the day. The best course of action is just listen to what your body is telling you. If you feel like you can push through with your training then you aren't sick enough to opt out of it for that day.

[Guybrush]

When I'm sick and I still try to train I can tell instantly, I feel myself sweating quicker and feeling fatigue much faster. If that starts to happen. I just listen to my body and hang it up for the day. The best course of action is just listen to what your body is telling you. If you feel like you can push through with your training then you aren't sick enough to opt out of it for that day.

It really hit me after exercise yesterday. Been up coughing all night with a sore throat and the coppery taste of blood on my phlegm.

I still feel kinda bad for not hitting as many exercises yesterday as I planned to, so maybe I'll squeeze in a couple today. I wanna at least do barbell curls to get some biceps workout done.