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Luxating patella & my DR told me to stop squatting...
He told me to work on building up my inner thigh muscles and to stop squatting :( My right kneecap can be pushed from side to side, doesn't follow straight down the track and sits more to the left.Its always make grinding/cracking sounds but lately Ive had pain and swelling..hence the Dr. Visit.. Any advice on other…
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Lifting belts? Need or not?
Since my weights are starting to get heavier, I was wondering if I should be buying/wearing a lifting belt? Is it necessary? Do you wear one? Will I end up injured otherwise?
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How deep do you or should you squat?
I've seen people squat so low that it looks like their butt is going to touch the ground and I know I can't get that low. Just if I happen to have to squat down, low, in daily life, my knees aren't happy about it. Is it necessary to squat that deep?
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warm up reps?
Do you do them?
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I started today :)
I started today, had a trainer at the gym help set me up in the free weight section, since it is a little intimidating. I'm pretty psyched to start it and I'm envious of all the other lifters in there lol I didn't do he warm up sets but I will next time, I missed that part :/ So this is where I am starting at: Squat 85lbs…
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I want to Lift Heavy and build. Advice plz?
Hello every body. :) So, for over a month, I have been doing Zumba and last week I joined the Ymca, because I want to change my physique, not just lose weight. I told the trainer (that does the membership consult), that I want to strength train and focus on building muscle. She started me out on the Leg press, Leg curl,…
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5x5 or NROL, which is better?
Hey ladies, I am a beginner and it was recommended I check out both 5x5 and NROL. I picked up the book the other day. Which one is more effective and which do you do? I want to mainly build muscle and strength, I do have about 20 pounds to lose as well. I started at the gym, just finishing my second week. Ive been doing…
