interesting, so dynamic before and static after?

so i've been doing it right? usually do this with running though as I don't lift, good to know

this is good to go before lifting?

wtf, no stretching before is good i do static stretching though if you go right in an workout you will f*** up your body

i do a full body workout everytime

There's miscommunication if you think I'm suggesting that instead of fixing bad movement you should simply stretch beforehand. That's not what I was suggesting.

However, this is far from anecdotal evidence and "what works for me". I've had 10 years of lifting experience, played two different D1 sports, set lifting & athletic D1 records, worked out with Olympians, NFL athletes, etc. At some point, it's no longer anecdotal.

Stretching, mobility, foam rolling beforehand is common in olympic weightlighting, American football, and track and field at the highest level there is. Maybe not in other sports - but for common strength training,stretching Is recommended even if you have proper movement.

HOWEVER,

You should still do active warm-ups and recovery. That's all universally suggested. I can guarantee you there is no scientific consensus that suggests under no circumstance you shouldn't stretch beforehand. That's silly if you think that (I'm not suggesting you think that).

Typically for a high intensity workout, you should start with stretching/mobility and then do active warm-ups.

Then do the workout.

Then do an active cool down.

And then mobility/stretching to finish.

All things could "potentially cause harm" if done wrong, and all things could be beneficial if done properly - that's the moral of the story.

Ah homie I didn't want his video lmao

Meal 6/6

Tomorrow is arm day

Gonna sleep 10 hours in preparation

And if that b**** doesn’t give me my check by the am I’m gonna do my bicep curls with her neck

doing my 5 minute warm up now b4 i start lifting:
i'll report how it goes

im knocked out from this warm up alone damn

@fenchie @Mandolin_Man ok so i paid close attention to my knees while i was lifting. it actually hurts, the popping/clicking sounds wasnt harmless.

im gonna do 1 full body set and stop

Gym stopped their 24/7 access for who knows how long

Now can only go between 10:00 and 6:30 which is bullshit

covid related?

this man spitting

Yeah, I'm in Melbourne and was surprised gyms even opened at all straight after our last outbreak. Hope this doesn't last long because I miss a good 5am workout

yeah im in syd so trust me what you have is better than nothing

when gyms re-opened up here last year i think 24 hours was offline for about a month, maybe 6 weeks

i usually go around midnight so it f***ed up my schedule a bit lol

just started running again. any tips on handling inner knee pain

i have chronically tight hams/adductors

My campus gym recently switched back to requiring masks for work outs, honestly not too bad with strength training (I hadn’t been going when they required masks in the past) but I can’t enjoy too much cardio w one on. Still, better than having it closed in general

Where my 3 plate benchers at

damn f*** no i can do 3 plate squat an dead lift though you must be built like a house

At 305 1RM rn. Goal is 315 by mid August tho

Feeling this on a spiritual level