Mini Forklift Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Can you get a video up of the squats? Just thinking with your knee, it could be down to something like a technique/biomechanics issue. A video shot from the side would definately help so I can have a look how your knees are tracking during the descent as well as what happens to them when you come back up 'out of the hole'. Thanks MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 You have my condolences, not started it yet cos I'm still cooking but I had no issues with it last time, and mf shall I do a normal or light weight set in the vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 ...mf shall I do a normal or light weight set in the vidNot lightweight, but not something that's going to crush you lol. How about you pick a weight that you could get a good 7 or 8 reps with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 No problem, I'll get my girlfriend to record my form next time she's down the gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 17/13day 17 squats0bench40kgbarbell row50kg still off the squats even though this is the best my knee has felt all week, booked in to see the doc on tuesday so well see then, bench is still solid, rows not so much but managed em ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 19/01day 16 sqats0kgPress25kgDeadlift80 still no squats yet, deloaded on the press because i think im struggling because ive got in to some bad habits with form so cant progress the way i was doing them. was looking at some of mark rippetoes vids on you tube and tried some tips out today and by god was it easyer, i know i can already press 25kg but it was so much easyer this time and they powered upwards. deadlifts were still cool although a little challenging, i feel next session may be the first sticking point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 so my knee has felt amazing all day, if it carries on tomorow im going back into the squat rack , i think its a tear in the meniscus cartilage but ill get a second opinion from the professionals on tuesday.going to go right back to pressing with an empty bar on wednesday too so i can ironj out the bad form habits ive developed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 121/13day 19 squats0bench42.5kgbarbell row40kg hopefully last day of no squats, ive had no problems with my knee all day, struggled towards the end of benching but soldiered on and stripped the rows back a bit because my form was becoming extremely sloppy so i took my time and concentrated more on what i was doing and not just banging the reps out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Sup ed!? How's the snow where you are? Get back on them squats soon bud is your knee feeling better now? Sorry about all the questions but it feels like we haven't spoken for ages haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 hey ross i love questions ive got an appointment at 9 tomorrow morning. , im pretty sure its my meniscus cartilage. the knees been absolutely fine all day and most f yesterday to be honest, so if the doc gives me the all clear ill be back home in the rack Wednesday morning home sweet home. snows not too bad hers just icy as fuck, im desperate to get on my bike, i feel like a caged animal. hows it down your way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Good to hear dude especially where squats are so important.Well the snow is on its way out but its still everywhere and walking anywhere is pretty dangerous haha I definitely looked like a drunk/crack head attempting to walk down the hill to work on saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 you me both brother, saw a guy walk past my place this morning carrying a god damn snow board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 all clear on the knee!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 all clear on the knee!!!!!!!!!!!! hell yeahhhhh go get em duder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 19/01day 16 sqats50kgPress20kgDeadlift85kg deloaded on the squats to give my knee a break, was just nice to be back in the rack, starting presses from scratch with full concentration on form and it was a dream:) a hell of a lot simpler, and managed the deads, just haha starting to become a major challenge but the fact 100kg is so close is the driving force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 26/01Day 21 Squat52.5kgBench45kgRow40kg Dialled awaits back a little to get back in the game, i saw a vid that said push your knees out when squatting, so I gave it a try and it's made the world of difference Bench was awesome, the last rep of the last three sets were he'll, I had to use every ounce of my being to complete but I bloody did itAnd Dialled back o therow as well because I was concentrating on rep number instead of form before and was getting sloppyAll in all a bloody good session Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Your bench is coming up quick mate how's your chest feeling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hey Ross, feels totally fine, the worst it ever feels is a little tender if I poke it the day after lifting, not noticed any size differences yet but I'll be uploading new pics on the 1st for a second opinion, how's your training brother? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Ahha yeah I get that, and in the front of my shoulders! Cool I'll keep checking in man Yeah trainings all gooood! Next week is deload week which basically means I'll be lifting quite light to give myself some recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 Looking forward to that then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Hell no! I wanna be lifting heavy haha! You doing much thos weekend dude? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 Working working working haha something new, just look at the big picture, deloading helps lifting heavy in future, but I totally get where your coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 28, 2013 Author Share Posted January 28, 2013 28/01day 22 squat55kgpress22.5kgdeadlift90kg still a slight twinge in myknee and back so im thinking of doing leg presses for a while to ease the stress as squatting is the only time they play up.presses are alot better than they used to be.deadlifts were a bitch but managed it, a little rounding on my lower back that i need to keep an eye on. on a plus not its my fortnightly weight in muscle mass is up .5kg fat mass is down 1.3kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaatu21 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Share Posted January 30, 2013 30/01day 23 squat57.5kgbench47.5kg4-5-3-5-5row42.5 bench has become brutal, i knew it would be difficult but only managed to finish a set with a spot, my delts are screaming at me so i guess they're the weakness, not surprised considering my press is weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegan_rossco Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Big numbers coming up soon ed! 50kg on bench and 100Kg on deads! Are you confident you'll hit them? Hope everythings cool where you are bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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