phillip Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hi, I finally joined the site after poking around every once and a while. I recently began weight training after two years of light lifting to recover from an old injury (musculotendinous cuff injury). I lift only dumbells and am overtrained at the moment, so I've been trying to taking a break. I recently moved up to short reps of 40lb and hope to move to 55s next month. I'm taking it slow as I am getting old and have no interest in another injury. I am trying hard to straighten out my attitude start cycling again. In the past mountain biking was very difficult because of my shoulder injury and a poor back, so I rode a recumbent trike. Now I am in better shape and have both rides available which use very different muscle groups. I intend to alternate them for just that reason (and getting rid of my pregnant man look). Anyway I'm excited about using this board. I suppose I will only be a leech of information since I have little to offer, but maybe I can make up for that in support, or just showing of my old man vegan muscles to random passers-by -p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hey! Welcome! I'm fairly new myself but this place is great. Everyone is so supportive and friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalBrada Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hello phillip and welcome. I too love dumbbells, especially how it allows each arm to track at it's own pace. Needlesstosay the wonder it does for your grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 hey pillip. Welcome. When doing Db's use 1 arm at a time to really see which side is the strongest vs weakest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Welcome phillip! I use DB's in my training because I can't afford kettlebells. Octopussoir, my left side is stronger than my right, I'm right handed, played soccer right footed, but I spar in a southpaw stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thanks, I really dig dumbells just because they have decent results and are easy to handle. It is true that they allow me to keep my symmetry because neither arm can support the other. I also like the recruitment of a wider range of muscles than a machine or bar (including those forearm bits). Ah and my strongest side? well neither. I hope to work up to having any kind of strength. I might be getting a kettle ball or two in the future for trunk workouts. Thanks for the welcome guys. I spent some time browsing last night and this place will keep me on my toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 We're happy to have you here! Thanks for joining our forum! All the best and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hi Phillip Welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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