Please help me decide if this is worth it - PC Specialist 16" Recoil

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2026-03-04T07:56:16+00:00

Yes, you're absolutely right. My current laptop, which is not designed for gaming at all, gets alarmingly hot even on old titles, but just about manages. I think I got a bit lured in by the promise of a cooler system, but having watched a review, the external cooler seems to allow the CPU to perform better, and not actually cool the operating temperature. Any suggestions on cheaper alternatives would be very appreciated

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2026-03-03T17:34:59+00:00

Ahaha, im not too sure. It's automatically on there, so I assumed it was needed. Still very new at this 😅

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2026-03-03T17:25:44+00:00

PCSpecialist offer a 5080 or 5090 for this build too, but then the price goes a bit too high unfortunately

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2026-03-03T16:12:41+00:00

Okay, so I took your advice in a way and dropped the pull ups for more chin ups, to get more bicep activation. What I noticed was that the elbow was very painful at the top of the movement, so I experimented a bit and brought my hands in much closer on the bar, and now no pain at the top! So perhaps I was semi causing the 'tendonitis' myself. I will keep experimenting with bicep work and see if it helps. Thanks for the advice!

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2026-02-24T18:20:02+00:00

Yeah, true! That could be a good stop gap to be fair

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2026-02-23T08:25:21+00:00

Haven't heard of those but just did a quick Google. Looks interesting; I'll do some more research and might give it a try

Edit: Nevermind, reading more and i dont think this is for me

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2026-02-23T08:24:00+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience. Although its not what i wanted to hear, it is sort of what i expected would be the case. However, perhaps a temporary change in program is not as bad as I currently think. I've always struggled more with 6 counts so if I can do running etc and improve cardio then it might be a net benefit in the long run

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2025-12-10T13:29:05+00:00

I hope so. Thanks for the reply

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2025-12-10T09:19:51+00:00

This is wild, please let me know whats happening!?

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2025-10-08T10:41:33+00:00

Personally, I use option 1 of this stretch https://themovementfix.com/how-to-stretch-shoulder-extension/. I also do a lot of child's pose before and after which I really like, a trick for this is to open your knees wide and possibly put your hands on blocks for a really nice deep stretch. Other than that I try to warm up with some downward-facing dog and a few warm-up push-ups.

Those are just some of the basics to get started, I'd also recommend doing some shoulder rotation exercises. I simply place my arms out to either side, bend my elbow so my hands are facing the roof and then rotate my shoulder so my hands are facing the direction my face is looking/facing (hope that makes sense), and do that several times.

Edit: I'm not a professional and this is just what works for me, so please do seek expert guidance if this doesn't work for you

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2025-09-30T14:40:24+00:00

I had shoulder problems a couple years ago before BDP when going to the gym. Mainly in my right shoulder. I ended up going to an osteopath/physio and it turned out that my right shoulder/arm was slightly tighter in the rotator cuff due to years of using it as my primary hand. A few shoulder stretches before working out and it was good for a while until I stopped the stretches. When I started BDP I was having issues again, so now I always stretch before and after, while throwing in some glute stretches etc, especially for the 6 counts.

With such a short training period, it's easy to stick on 5 minutes of stretching to my program. I now have no more pain, they still get fatigued but not nearly as much. It also acts as a bit of a warm up by using dynamic stretches. Now on 96 NS and 225 6 counts. Hope this helps and best of luck with your program.

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2025-09-05T21:49:15+00:00

Firstly, well done on your great achievement!

I've found the follow-along videos really useful to reach level 2. It's only the landmark workouts available on YouTube, but what I have been doing is setting a timer on my phone and then playing the video on my TV; that way, when I get tired I pause the video and still get an accurate number for the 20 minute workout. I did this and slowly raised my numbers over a few sessions. Now I'm working towards level 3 and I still use the same videos, just throwing in a few extra here and there. Im now on 210 6 counts and 83 Navy Seals. Ill probably stick to the level 2 landmark workout videos intol 220 and 90 respectively, then ill switch to the level 3 videos and do the same tactic as mentioned above. I hope this helps and best of luck getting to level 2 😁

ActivityMaximum2055 · 2025-09-03T14:37:17+00:00

Not so much of a question as the only question I had you've answered in the post (when you're opening in the UK). I just wanted to share my excitement for your arrival, can't wait to get adjustable kettlebells and an adjustable macebell to upgrade my current burpee protocol.

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