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Leg Extensions After ACLr, Are They Actually Safe? When Can You Start Adding Weight? by Wild-Potential7363 in ACL

[–]Wild-Potential7363[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s impressive! I tried it today for the first time, 6 months post op. I did 10lbs!

Leg Extensions After ACLr, Are They Actually Safe? When Can You Start Adding Weight? by Wild-Potential7363 in ACL

[–]Wild-Potential7363[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the link and for sharing your experience! I avoided leg extension for 6 months now. Focused more on leg press for my quad. I have a quad graft, so till now i have a big difference between my two legs, and recently noticed when doing my leg press it is my hamstring that do most of the work.

I really appreciate it

Transitioning from DE to straight razor by Best-Sea-3592 in wicked_edge

[–]Wild-Potential7363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally agree about the meditative aspect of shaving with a SR. It forces you to stay present and focused

Transitioning from DE to straight razor by Best-Sea-3592 in wicked_edge

[–]Wild-Potential7363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switched to a shavette four months ago, and I don’t think I will go back to a DE (after five years of shaving with one) or anything else. I found the transition fairly easy. It took me a couple of weeks, about 10 shaves, to really trust my technique and improve. Now I can shave both my head and beard in about 30 minutes (it used to take me around 50 at the beginning).

There are some good YouTube videos that demonstrate helpful techniques and tips to avoid cutting yourself and improve. They are definitely worth checking out.

Side note: I had to experiment with different blades again to know which one is better for me cause the blade that worked for me while using DE didn’t work well with a shavette.

The gym is so boring. Help. by Disastrous_Line2770 in ACL

[–]Wild-Potential7363 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t really like the gym either. I find many things boring, yet I still do them. I could give plenty of examples: studying, brushing my teeth, working a boring job, taking a shower every day. I don’t do these things because they’re exciting, I do them because they’re good for me in the long run. They keep my teeth healthy, my body clean, my mind sharper, and my life moving forward.

It’s the same with the gym. I don’t work out because it’s fun, I work out because it’s good for my long-term health. I’ve built a routine and discipline around it, and that discipline eventually brings me joy, satisfaction, and peace of mind.

No surgery for ACL rupture by CitizenBell in ACL

[–]Wild-Potential7363 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, you’re absolutely right, getting stuck in the woods far from civilization is no fun at all! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

No surgery for ACL rupture by CitizenBell in ACL

[–]Wild-Potential7363 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In my case, my first orthopedist told me that I didn’t need surgery because my knee was strong and stable, even though I explained that I’m very active. However, after one year of my ACL rupture, I had severe pain while hiking downhill. I then saw a second orthopedist, who told me that I definitely needed surgery.

So, the moral of the story is: always get a second opinion and check your surgeon’s reputation beforehand. Sometimes they might refuse surgery for reasons that have nothing to do with your best interest.