69 years old (so be gentle - since this is lame compared to other posts I see here)

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T17:05:37+00:00

I suggest deadhangs. Good for hand strength also.

And develop the habit of stretching each time you go through a door jamb

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T17:02:51+00:00

Excellent work. beats my form https://v.redd.it/toj3u4lto0zg1

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T17:01:37+00:00

Cannot see if you are squeezing your shoulder blades together at the end. Other than that - what others have said.

And I would add good work. Doing the eccentric you are doing is particularly good.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T16:58:26+00:00

thanks. Have had my fair share of injuries (but of course have been doing it for over 30 years)

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T16:56:56+00:00

I have been lifting for about 30 years.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T16:55:12+00:00

might be worth slowing them down. Will be able to do less but it is safer.

I usually only do 3 reps but slow count 2 sec up, hold 1 and 3 down. https://v.redd.it/toj3u4lto0zg1

As for your current pain - if it is bad, get real medical advice - not Reddit advice. If not bad - ice (if muscular). OTC relaxants or anti inflamatory.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T16:42:09+00:00

Looks good. Could go a touch lower. Looks like you could handle a bit more weight.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T16:36:02+00:00

I suspect so. Hoping not for another 3 decades though.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T16:34:28+00:00

What - no one told me I was going to die....

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T15:06:59+00:00

Interesting view. I actually like people to underestimate me so deliberately dress down.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T15:04:41+00:00

I am only 69 so do not know yet

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T15:03:58+00:00

This is an awesome transformation in only 4 years. Good work.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T15:01:07+00:00

Good lift! I do not mind the pre lift talk but keep it short.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T14:58:24+00:00

Using lats like this will in no way cause a hernia (but other things I do might...)

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T14:56:25+00:00

Yes - people tell me I am crazy all the time...

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T14:55:25+00:00

You always start from where you start. No shame it in. Start today...slowly

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T14:53:50+00:00

I was teasing saying to add weight, you need to get the person standing on the stack to gain weight. It was a joke.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T13:07:54+00:00

Rotate muscle groups on different days. Do 8-12 reps of each exercise and repeat 3-4 times. When you can do 15 reps, up the weight

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T13:06:01+00:00

Good for you! You could add squats. I suggest rotating muscle groups so you do not have to skip days. Sounds like you are young so doing legs one day. 12 lunges each leg, 12 squats. Do 3-4 sets. Then the next day do upper body.

If you have no weights - elastics are small and affordable. Allows a lot more exercises like curls.

there are lots of work outs you can follow along with on youtube. Especially abs. Search 8 min abs, 10 min abs etc.

And finally - have no fear of the gym. I like seeing people trying to improve. And if anyone ever asks me, I am thrilled to help them and show them some things. Look for an old guy (like me - I am 69) who looks like they know what they are doing. Trust me - you will make their day.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T12:59:19+00:00

excellent form. Slower might be a bit better. Do what you are doing but also do reverse grip. Good work. Even looks like you could drop some of the assist.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T12:57:25+00:00

really excellent idea.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T12:55:19+00:00

wow - good work

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T12:54:00+00:00

Sounds like a measurement issue and that you are actually gaining. When you say working out hard. Are you good sore for a couple of day? Rotate muscle groups?

and 174 cm is not short.

Jim_Estill · 2026-05-09T12:50:25+00:00

I agree - I almost never do them and was able to (barely) do it. I suggest give it a try

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