• lmfaMAO [he/him, any]
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    3 years ago

    Made some big progress last couple weeks on my squat. Found some PT videos involving bands targeting my weak shins, and follow a 20 min warmup that opens up hips and stretches all parts of my ankle. Now no pain when I go heavy! I’ve stagnated for years so I’m just surprised that I was able to progress instead of settling with never doing squats again

    :arm-L: :chicken-bop: :arm-R:

    Diet is on point right now honestly. Every meal has been protein + veg or protein + fruit, BUT NEED MORE IDEAS.

    • Saint [he/him]
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      3 years ago

      Got a link? I can't squat (without a weight), and I'd really like to be able to. I'm fairly certain the problem is in my ankles, as I can squat okay when I elevate my heels

      • lmfaMAO [he/him, any]
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        3 years ago

        shin splints and squat PT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSYrcj4rfF8&t=240s probably not the best out there, but is working for me now

        full squat mobility routine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqF90pMpjb4 they have a list of exercises at the end if you want to printout

        I'm probably gonna check this one out soon and add to my list- supplemental squat warmup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZlmSNrMBP8

        Let me know if you all have other warmup routines for squats. If anything it's taught me I need to 1) start very slow and 2) actively strengthen AND warmup my ankles and shins every time if I want to progress.

  • deadtoddler420 [any]
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    3 years ago

    every week i buy the quest peanut butter cups with the idea that i'll spread them out and every week they're gone within three days

    • DasKarlBarx [he/him,comrade/them]
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      3 years ago

      I would say doing it that way would be fine, but the other way I would avoid.

      That's a great question, though. That I've never been asked and never come across so somebody else may have a better answer.

  • drinkinglakewater [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    Is it bad if I don't consistently hit my macros? I've started calorie counting but I find it hard to hit my protein dv and I'm worried that it would be bad when I start working out more regularly

        • DasKarlBarx [he/him,comrade/them]
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          3 years ago

          Do you know what that breaks down as a % of daily macros?

          Like a typical split could run 30% protein, 35% from fat, 35% from carbs or some variation of that?

          Sometimes apps can shoot for really high protein % goals (where it ends up being like 40-50% of daily macros). If you're active I used to suggest people stick around 30-35%.

          If that's where your at and are tryig to gain weight or maintain you could add a protein powder. It's usually a good 25 extra gs.

          If you're trying to lose weight I would add Veggies that are high in protein to some of your meals.

          • drinkinglakewater [he/him]
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            3 years ago

            Oh my bad, it's 25% because I'm pretty infrequently active, but I'm looking to start being active more regularly. I'll definitely look at adding more of those veggies into my diet tho