Workout: What did you do today?

[grindy]

What's it feel like? Is it the tendon in the elbow? I get pain in my right elbow if I do skullcrushers either too frequently or too heavy. Shame because they're such a good exercise.

It's in the inner elbow. Not sharp pain but very noticeable. If i take a short break it usually goes away.

[Shhon]

Well, looks like my elbow is acting up once again. This seems to happen whenever I try to focus on heavier bench pressing.
So looks like I'll only be training legs for the next week or so.

hope you feel better!

[grindy]

Inspired by a recent Milo Wolf video I tried Reverse Nordics today.
I tried them once before and it felt very uncomfortable in my feet (of all places) since they were pressed against the floor and that hurt.
Today I did it on a stack of small mats which was much better for my feet due to the elevation.
I didn't want to go all in today so I tried to use a bit of assistance with bands and cables. Bands somehow felt better.
I could do eight reps quite comfortably and didn't experience any discomfort in my knees. I had the feeling that I didn't go as close to failure as I could have and overall felt my quads surprisingly little. Still I liked it overall and will explore this exercise more in the next weeks.

[DJChameleon]

I'm finally back in the gym after a 3 week hiatus. I did chest day and it felt good enough though I was working to failure and not hitting some of my previous goals

[grindy]

I love it when on the last rep the weight comes to a complete standstill at the sticking point and then you summon all your willpower and manage to still push through it. Had this on the last sets of bench press and OHP today and it was awesome.

[Guybrush]

I love it when on the last rep the weight comes to a complete standstill at the sticking point and then you summon all your willpower and manage to still push through it. Had this on the last sets of bench press and OHP today and it was awesome.

Yes, those last bench press reps are great when they're like that 🙂

I've done much less exercise the last two months 😅 and have regressed mybe a little bit, mostly in the realm of fortitude/constitution. I did CrossFit yesterday and will do the morning CrossFit workout tomorrow as well. They are killer.

[jimmy jazz]

I have stayed active and eating well during everything. I'm really proud of myself.

I'm not complicating anything at the moment. All I'm doing is compounds for high sets.

When I feel ready I'll switch things up again.

[grindy]

I have stayed active and eating well during everything. I'm really proud of myself.

I'm not complicating anything at the moment. All I'm doing is compounds for high sets.

When I feel ready I'll switch things up again.

That's awesome! Not sure I'd be as disciplined in your situation. Stay strong (literally and figuratively)!

[DJChameleon]

Went to the gym later than usual this morning and had to work around people while doing the 30 minute circuit.

Busy times at the gym kinda suck.

[Shhon]

went for a walk

[FETCHER.]

I've had to stop running recently. Long story short, my shoes aren't suitable for me and I need to buy new ones which are £100-£150 😭. I'm too broke for that just now.

I've tried to keep my steps up as much as I can and try to get out most days. I went a 6.2km walk today 😊.

[DJChameleon]

I've added walking this track with a friend of mines daily along with being back in the gym. Feels good.

I'm not completely back to where I was on certain sets but I feel it coming back.

[Saulaac]

I've had to stop running recently. Long story short, my shoes aren't suitable for me and I need to buy new ones which are £100-£150 😭. I'm too broke for that just now.

I've tried to keep my steps up as much as I can and try to get out most days. I went a 6.2km walk today 😊.

That's a pity that you had to stop running cos your shoes weren't right. When I was doing a few marathons, I went into an Asics store and they have a simple machine which measures the exact size and inclinination of your feet. Do you have a good sports shop near you?

From memory I think my feet lean inwards (pronate), and the sales guy recommended their Gel Nimbus range. And he was right. Those shoes helped me a lot.

I personnally think it's worth spending £150 on good running shoes.
You don't have to buy the latest 2024 model. I happily settled for the previous years model online as long as the size (or half size) and model was bang on.

[FETCHER.]

That's a pity that you had to stop running cos your shoes weren't right. When I was doing a few marathons, I went into an Asics store and they have a simple machine which measures the exact size and inclinination of your feet. Do you have a good sports shop near you?

From memory I think my feet lean inwards (pronate), and the sales guy recommended their Gel Nimbus range. And he was right. Those shoes helped me a lot.

I personnally think it's worth spending £150 on good running shoes.
You don't have to buy the latest 2024 model. I happily settled for the previous years model online as long as the size (or half size) and model was bang on.

Yeah, there is in Glasgow and I have been but not for a few years. It might be worth revisiting.

The last time I was in I had a neutral gait but it might have changed over time. I think the issue at the moment is the brand, I have Hokas which I have read are notorious for being narrow and causing similar issues. They were around £120 so weren't cheap 😫.

I had Brooks ones a few years ago which were so comfortable, £80 and I never had any issues. They unfortunately don't make them any more and I'm a bit anxious about buying a new pair lol.

I have never tried Asics, is that the brand you bought?

[Saulaac]

I've always run with Asics. I always heard from close mates that Asics were the best shoe in terms of overall balance, especially if one is slightly overweight, and that suited me fine. So I went with that brand.

Irrc, Brooks are good too. But that's a bummer that they don't make your perfect shoe anymore. I know the frigging feeling.

I used to be up to speed on the different Asics shoes, but I don't remember them anymore! But they defo have a neutral gait shoe and I'll try to find out what the name is.