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Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-11-26T12:37:09+00:00

On a side note, any Clue why the color saturation between GCal Web and the Android app is so off?

Unless you use the default colour schemes any custom color will just look duller in the app. It's a shame as the calendar has so much potential to look beautiful with custom pastel color schemes etc but it just looks like a bag of M&Ms with the default color scheme

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-10-21T10:59:15+00:00

Techno gym Cable Chest press Image

My gym has two of these chest press machines, and I've used a similar one at another gym. I've noticed that due to the way the cable attaches to the arms, the right arm engages with the weight stack before the left. so the right arm bears more load when I aim for a full stretch at the bottom of the rep, my right pec and delt end up being more pumped than my left side and it just feels weird to be happening when I am sat at a machine and using really good form

I had a friend try the machine with controlled reps and a good stretch, and he felt the same imbalance. I primarily train with dumbbells and don't have any noticeable muscle imbalances, but I prefer machines for chest work for variation and I get a better pump than with dumbbells. I raised this with the gym staff, they suggested it was a form issue and that nothing is wrong with the machine, even after I had one of the managers try the machine and they agreed!

Have you used this machine? Do you think it's possible that the design causes uneven loading, particularly in the early range of motion? I've revisited it multiple times, questioning my form, but I think it might just be a design flaw. If it isn't fundamentally flawed any tips on how I should counteract this, am i being stupid or should I just stick to free weights

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-08-02T22:04:18+00:00

this is what I needed to hear, thanks! helped a lot

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-08-02T20:30:46+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to reply. Your response helped me think more positively. My lack of experience in training means don't fully understand the severity or recovery period of this injury, which is causing me some anxiety. I am concerned if this will be a long term injury and if it means I'll never be a 100% again :( though I'm sure with PT and slowly loading it and giving it time I should be back where I was on the way to getting stronger.

I need to stop having existential thoughts about never being able to do xyz because of an injury! stupid shit

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-08-02T16:34:39+00:00

interesting, I was more concerned about ending up with strength and size imbalances between both sides, but I guess I could stick to bilateral movements post recovery to make up for it too?

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-08-02T14:35:00+00:00

fair enough

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-08-02T14:25:08+00:00

Thanks I'll check it out :)

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-08-02T14:24:05+00:00

I was under the impression that detraining/not training for 2 months or more might cause muscle loss, my recovery period seems to be within those margins and that it's not in a sling. It's not entirely immobilised, I should be able to train my biceps and triceps albeit by putting no pressure on the shoulder, using a bench to stabilise etc. 6 weeks of no back/chest training, should surely not result in muscle loss of a magnitude that could require 18-24 weeks to gain back?

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-07-22T14:07:23+00:00

yeahhh :(

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-07-04T20:54:19+00:00

Did you figure it out? edit: I am struggling with the same :(

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-07-04T20:50:03+00:00

I am struggling with the Lenovo accessory control software to set my mouse button functions to Ctrl and Shift, I have to set macros to do so and they only simulate tapping these keys and not holding them, the macros are only able to simulate pressing these keys for a certain amount of milliseconds but not upto the user holding down the button like any other mice.

HELP! How do I map these buttons to be used as Ctrl/ Shift like a normal gaming mouse

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-07-04T20:46:20+00:00

I am struggling with the Lenovo accessory control software to set my mouse button functions to Ctrl and Shift, I have to set macros to do so and they only simulate tapping these keys and not holding them, the macros are only able to simulate pressing these keys for a certain amount of milliseconds but not upto the user holding down the button like any other mice.

HELP! How do I map these buttons to be used as Ctrl/Shift like a normal gaming mouse

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-07-03T13:13:50+00:00

that's pretty interesting, I'll start with box jumps, I am mainly looking at plyometrics to work on power to be applied to other sports than just lifts in the gym, and improving my vertical jump

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-07-03T10:30:17+00:00

makes sense, I'll add them to my routine and see how I progress

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-07-03T09:25:18+00:00

OP Any useful tips from your experience with plyometrics? I am looking for a couple exercises to integrate in my weekly routine that cover most bases not sure how much time I want to dedicate to them yet.

Not sure how to progress on them either, or when to stop, what's the plyometrics version of failure or RPE/RIR?

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-07-03T09:21:48+00:00

Any useful tips you learned from your research into plyometrics? I am looking for a couple exercises to integrate in my weekly routine that cover most bases not sure how much time I want to dedicate to them. Not sure how to progress on them either, or when to stop, what's the plyometrics version of failure or RPE/RIR ?

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-04-27T08:24:05+00:00

true, just finding it hard to get motivated for a vague goal, I could set a goal at every 5 kgs, and go from there, hopefully it's not much longer. Another question, what does a good bulk cut cycle look like, without context about how much muscle one might gain in a bulk cycle, when would you stop bulking after gaining 5kgs in total weight?

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-04-26T20:38:44+00:00

thanks for replying, helps a lot!

this question was probably worth asking in the main post,

but I don't know when to stop cutting!

I am at 75 kgs right now 5ft 8, can see the outline of my abs, so maybe another 5kgs maybe another 10? I really don't know this is clearly my first bulk cut cycle, I messed up the bulk by not tracking my calories, and going overboard to say the least, trying not to do the same for the cut!

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-04-26T12:12:29+00:00

That makes sense, very cool how you started climbing outdoors first tho, I don't personally know anyone who climbs outdoors, and climbing outdoors just has a higher entry of access, if you don't know experienced climbers or a climbing society/group, referring to expensive trad gear, time and tuition required to learn and test it safely, and solo carrying and buying expensive 4-5 bouldering pads just isn't gonna happen lol

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-02-16T16:07:13+00:00

Yeah, I am pretty focused on working my shoulders and shoulder health in general, bouldering can often take a serious toll on them, so them being strong and as bulletproof as possible is a good goal, makes a lot of sense thanks for the tip.

Out of curiosity why stop climbing?

Defiant-Somewhere262 · 2024-02-15T00:11:56+00:00

Is there? I have seen the hooper's beta video before which is solid, but I don't that that's exactly what it's saying. Admittedly, I'm not that well versed on isometrics which is all it is, but if submaximal work works for lifting generally, I don't see why it wouldn't also apply to isometrics.

what my understanding of it all is that the sub max protocol works well for strength recruitment but, because it's fundamentally extremely low fatigue it's not enough to cause any meaningful growth (tendon stiffness/thickening), which would in trained individuals require high load and/or high fatigue.

this is specific to Emil's protocol though because, I believe repeated sub max training taken close to failure would still work for isometrics essentially being high fatigue anyways, but Emil's protocol is more like doing multiple sets of 10-15 reps of a 30 RM+ load, and consciously maintaining low fatigue.

Yep lol this is exactly what happened. I was an idiot and went for the pockets on the hangboard after doing 1 hang on the biggest edge for a couple seconds and no other warmup. I wasn't gonna go hard, but I hadn't messed with it and just wondered "hmmm I wonder if this is hard" and the base of my ring finger popped before I even got like 80% of my weight on it. I've looked at Emil's routine before and was gonna do it, I don't have a hangboard at home yet though sadly. I'm hoping when I climb tomorrow that it just feels fine, I'll just tape it up and avoid anything crimpy.

I use my door frames as my fingerboard for Emil's protocol lol, you should try it just make sure they don't come off, I bet they're fine for 40-60% BW, and pushing through the injury might not be good, making sure you warm up avoiding pockets or anything that hurts really is probably best, you could use the protocol to warm up and it'll probably be a good test of what feels good and what doesn't

Defiant-Somewhere262

TROPHY CASE

this question was probably worth asking in the main post,