Any body part workout off limits for you?

valskeete
valskeete Posts: 53 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Just curious. I never work out my biceps. They're extremely sensitive to muscle mass.
I concentrate on each muscle group at a time, but usually work them out by default.
Does anyone else have somewhere they refuse to workout? Like super receptive calves or something:)
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  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    edited February 2016
    I was going to say NO until I remember I don't do calf isolation work. That's it though. Very little ab work but I do try to get it in.
  • cafeaulait7
    cafeaulait7 Posts: 2,459 Member
    I can never work my upper traps because of a nagging chronic pain thing I've got going. They are overworked all the time naturally now (and it sucks, lol). I have to treat my back muscles differently than most because of my problem, but I have a really good system going now :)

    Since I already do mainly isolation lifts for upper body, then, I do lay off of biceps, too. My delts aren't big enough compared to my biceps, so I want them to grow first.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I've considered laying off of extra bicep isolation work but I can't because I'm addicted to the pump. I don't know who I am anymore. I did extra today just for the pump... :#
  • ramskermfc
    ramskermfc Posts: 41 Member
    Body parts? No. But there are lifts that I don't do or that I don't go as heavy on due to either previous injury or the risk not being work the benefit. For example, I am missing half the meniscus in one knee from sports-related injuries, so I don't squat heavy to keep the grinding on that knee low (leg press isn't as hard on it). I don't deadlift because it was always hard on my back and I ruptured my bicep a couple years ago in martial arts--so I lay off to mitigate possible injury there.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Not a part, I don't do shrugs because it irritates a pinched nerve and causes headaches. I can still do all other trap workouts though.
  • singingflutelady
    singingflutelady Posts: 8,736 Member
    I don't do direct ab work for medical reasons
  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 11,713 Member
    I have limited shoulder mobility, so I avoid any behind-the-head shoulder presses or pulls.
  • kes840
    kes840 Posts: 66 Member
    Surgeon who did my shoulder replacement said no repetitive overhead lifting w/ heavy weights. Otherwise, good to go. I love my new shoulder!
  • Yellowon02
    Yellowon02 Posts: 76 Member
    I have to be careful with my abs.

    I just can't do certain things.

    As far as certain areas being more responsive "gaining" at a higher rate than other parts? Not that I can tell. Though it may appear that way in my butt/thighs at time. Butt that's because I have a layer of padding there
  • Yellowon02
    Yellowon02 Posts: 76 Member
    Does anyone else's posts just get screwy on here. Words are missing etc. in above. It's so weird. And it cuts me off :/
  • harrybananas
    harrybananas Posts: 292 Member
    Love eating so my jaw is the only body part I work out.
  • serenityfrye
    serenityfrye Posts: 360 Member
    I can't do ohp or any lifts/moves that require twisting the spine due to injury. But there's no other specific part I intentionally don't train.
  • JustMissTracy
    JustMissTracy Posts: 6,338 Member
    I'm highly allergic to burpees...regular ones, and anything in combination of....I find I break into tears whenever I do them!!
  • belinda_73
    belinda_73 Posts: 149 Member
    shoulder press definitely. and what's up with every class doing 'muscle-ups' til failure? my shoulders are already built up, don't need to concentrate on them.
  • JustinAnimal
    JustinAnimal Posts: 1,335 Member
    I don't prefer to do isolation-type stuff. I prefer squats, deadlifts, lungest, step-ups... I think bench is as close to isolation as I get... and I know that's not really isolation. I might do one ab-related per workout, but I like the lifts that hit multiple / major groups.
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    i can't do flys with more than 20 lbs. somethign is wrong with my shoulder when i move it that way
  • belinda_73
    belinda_73 Posts: 149 Member
    shoulder overhead press, anything overhead I hate. I can do tricep dips forever but not overhead tri.
  • rileyes
    rileyes Posts: 1,406 Member
    Still trying to figure out how to do delt isolation work without pain. I have YT'd the experts and am still working on proper specific form.
  • slinke2014
    slinke2014 Posts: 149 Member
    I never do isolation exercises so there is no body part that is off limits to me. Everything gets worked on with compound lifts.
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    edited February 2016
    Considering i used to have shoulder instability, impingement, bursitis, and i've been informed by my orthopedic surgeon that my shiz is fugged up i avoid certain movements.

    My problem is that from years as a gymnast i have hyper flexibility in a lot of joints (including my shoulders) and my tendons are too stretchy without providing the elasticity snap back they need. I have to strengthen the muscles surrounding the shoulder joint, but to avoid a dislocation or another labral tear i can't do things like lateral raises, behind the head pull downs, certain pressing movements, etc.
  • lkpducky
    lkpducky Posts: 17,645 Member
    I have trouble doing deadlifts because the left side of my lower back keeps acting up. I'm troubled by that because aren't deadlifts supposed to be so beneficial? Maybe I should find some way to strengthen my back and then attempt them again.
  • slinke2014
    slinke2014 Posts: 149 Member
    edited February 2016
    lkpducky wrote: »
    I have trouble doing deadlifts because the left side of my lower back keeps acting up. I'm troubled by that because aren't deadlifts supposed to be so beneficial? Maybe I should find some way to strengthen my back and then attempt them again.

    If you are feeling it pull through your back, you might want to lower the weight and revisit your form. While it does work your back it should be mainly pulling through your glutes and hamstrings. There are all types of back targeting workouts to do if you feel like your back has some catch up. I like back extensions and good mornings.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I do minimal isolation work and focus on compounds...I throw in a little bro work now and then, but mostly compound lifts and Oly lifts.
  • lkpducky
    lkpducky Posts: 17,645 Member
    slinke2014 wrote: »
    lkpducky wrote: »
    I have trouble doing deadlifts because the left side of my lower back keeps acting up. I'm troubled by that because aren't deadlifts supposed to be so beneficial? Maybe I should find some way to strengthen my back and then attempt them again.

    If you are feeling it pull through your back, you might want to lower the weight and revisit your form. While it does work your back it should be mainly pulling through your glutes and hamstrings. There are all types of back targeting workouts to do if you feel like your back has some catch up. I like back extensions and good mornings.

    Thanks! It's an odd sensation, like someone scratching my lower back with a wire. I could try the back extensions and go from there.
  • FabianRodriguez94
    FabianRodriguez94 Posts: 221 Member
    No real reason, but I limit ab workouts. I don't know why- but I really should probably add a few short sessions every now and then.
  • FabianRodriguez94
    FabianRodriguez94 Posts: 221 Member
    edited February 2016
    lkpducky wrote: »
    I have trouble doing deadlifts because the left side of my lower back keeps acting up. I'm troubled by that because aren't deadlifts supposed to be so beneficial? Maybe I should find some way to strengthen my back and then attempt them again.

    I had the same issue! Bottom left of my lower back always caused me discomfort. It wasn't until some really nice guy came over and gave me tips on my form (which I can admit was pretty bad when I first started). He even told me that "by the looks of it, your form may cause you pain right here", and he pressed on the sensitive area. Ever since he corrected me I have not had any issues whatsoever.

    Maybe look at some tutorials on youtube for your form, or try out a different stance/grip? Record your form to make sure it is perfect.
  • lemmie177
    lemmie177 Posts: 479 Member
    I avoid biceps/triceps when I can. I'll do pullups instead of chinups to avoid the bicep. I'm thinking about cutting down on dips, even though I lean forward as much as I can. My arms seem super receptive, but it might be part psychological complex. I was on the swim team as a kid and people used to make fun of how muscular my arms were!
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    Shoulders. I do not want them to be any more defined!
  • valskeete
    valskeete Posts: 53 Member
    slinke2014 wrote: »
    If you are feeling it pull through your back, you might want to lower the weight and revisit your form. While it does work your back it should be mainly pulling through your glutes and hamstrings. There are all types of back targeting workouts to do if you feel like your back has some catch up. I like back extensions and good mornings.

    I second that.

    @ikpducky Poke your butt out, make sure you don't round your back, bend your knees slightly and focus on your hammies.
    The straighter your legs are, the more you risk hurting your back. Believe me, I learned the hard way.

    Shoulders are my FAVORITE:) Gimmie some @belfle

    @JustinAnimal Your name is awesome


  • valskeete
    valskeete Posts: 53 Member
    Again @ASKyle
    Shoulder workouts plz

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