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A heavy boxing bag would be my top choice. After beating it up, you can hold it and squat it. Otherwise a kettlebell or sandbag. I'd seek out other equipment to go with it.

Check the pinned post called "Most Helpful Posts" and look for "Which Lifting Program.." :+1:

That works - i just tried it and my fingers were relaxed. They're slightly easier since you're higher up, but if you can't do more than say 5-6, i'd prop them up onto a step or books. What do you do for your back? Can you do rows?

Wasn't me, but all this talk about ligaments doesn't help the OP, because the rotator cuff muscles don't have ligaments. :+1:

Muscles & tendons heal best with frequent, light movement, as opposed to keeping it immobile. So i would do simple arm movements every few minutes throughout the day, even if they're small movements. Just avoid any movements that hurt. How did you hurt it?

It's probably related to your new diet. Google "foods that cause bloating" for the common culprits. Also, don't drink a lot with meals - that can cause digestion issues for some.

That's a head-scratcher. You could try sliding the seat back a bit and see if it helps. The adjustment is under the seat. I'm curious - what exactly do your 1.5 hour workouts involve? And when you say behind the knees, do you mean inside the kneecap, or the back of your leg?

Looks good overall. The leg press is a bit redundant with the squats, so i'd probably swap it out for lunges or stationary lunges, and replace kickbacks with the Romanian deadlift, which is a more functional movement. If you're short on time, you can reduce the # of curl & calf sets, since they're less important. The ab…

My doctor says eating low-carb reduces LDL cholesterol, and some studies on PubMed seem to agree. Ask your Dr. if you're unsure.

Not sure which country you're in, but it's legal here. Try it and see if anyone stops you. :+1:

Bands don't really work legs properly. I'd do jumping lunges, pushups, and pull-ups. If pull-ups aren't possible, then bodyweight rows or band rows. And band shoulder presses.

If you mean the 1st video, i'm not sure muscle weakness is your issue, since you can squat, which works the legs about the same as split squats. It seems more like some sort of coordination issue (brain) left over from your concussion. Can you climb stairs? I'd probably start with that first, holding weights if necessary.…

I'd start with split squats (stationary lunges). Once you master those, reverse lunges tend to be easier than the standard forward lunge. For all of these, wear shoes with no raised heel ( Converse, Vans, Keds, etc) or socks. Most shoes have a raised heel and/or a spongy sole, which makes balancing harder. Let us know how…

Did you try the hourly calf stretching?

Not so fast. Almost half the spending was "apparel and footwear", which lots of people buy simply to wear, not to increase their fitness. It's misleading to include sneakers, yoga pants, baseball hats, and other dual-purpose products in their numbers. Second, it's false to assume that those who don't get enough activity…

It could be.. or it could be one of 20 other things, including a serious heart problem. Chest pain is always considered a medical emergency until proven otherwise.

Sorry, that won't give the results you want. We can't choose where we lose fat (or "tone" the fat), it comes off from genetically-predetermined areas. For more on that, google "spot reduction myth". Your arms will shrink by eating in a calorie deficit. For strength training, it's best to follow a full-body program designed…

If you ask 10 trainers, you'll get 10 different opinions. But the studies i've seen say that any strength training program prevents muscle loss during weight loss, regardless of reps used. So the "sweet spot" is that you're doing strength training as opposed to not doing it. For general fitness & strength, try to follow a…

It usually takes longer than that for the probiotic organisms to multiply enough to have an effect. Maybe you should talk to or email your doctor and ask what to do. In the mean time, ask your pharmacist about non-probiotic options for your digestive symptoms.

Try stretching your calves every hour for 30+ seconds. Use a reminder app if you forget to do it hourly. Post an update in a few days.

Keeping the muscles moving usually reduces soreness, so try doing a few bodyweight squats every 30 minutes. Avoid sitting for long periods. Next time you come back after a break, leave the class when it's 25-50% done. :+1:

One promising treatment for costochondritis involves loosening up the back where the ribs join the spine, because if they're tight back there, it can cause compensation up front near the sternum, causing costochondritis. Some good stretches for that are here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=W9PWTLOQf3w. Instead of lying on the…

Lucky you - you've got 2 issues that can mimic a heart attack. ;) Can you see a physiotherapist? They would give you a customized plan. Do you know why you got the costochondritis? How long have you had it?

You've read that you can't spot-reduce fat, correct? There is no way to choose which areas become leaner, or smaller, or tighter, or less fatty. For more on that, google "spot reduction myth". The way to lean out any body part is the same for everyone - eat fewer calories than you burn. It's really that simple, and…

Uh, no, you misunderstood the post.

In the rear delt version, your arms are higher, so the bar path is up around chest level, while for the standard version, it's more toward the belly. Try the arm motions in the air without a barbell and you'll see the difference. You need a wider grip on the bar with the rear delt version. Btw, they both use the same…

Try skipping all ab exercises and see if that helps.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10179969/weight-loss-flow-chart-2-0/p1

What do you think started your back problems.. and how long ago?

Tight hip flexors usually reduce movement in the opposite direction, so i think your diagnosis may be off. To reduce hip tightness and improve at squatting deeper, i suggest doing "third world squats" several times daily, which are explained here: https://www.stack.com/a/third-world-squat