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  • yumcake@lemmy.onetochat*Permanently Deleted*
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    1 year ago

    Yes, recording definitely helps identify things to try, it facilitates the ongoing process of trial and error. Just wish I could figure out the specific thing or things I should be changing to get the combination that unlocks the ability to load up more weight safely.


  • yumcake@lemmy.onetochat*Permanently Deleted*
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    1 year ago

    I lift maybe 5 days a week, but man, for whatever reason, I can't make deadlifts or squat technique work. Have watched dozens of videos or website tutorials. Either the weight is light, injury-free, and feel no pump whatsoever, or the weight is moderately heavy, immediately injurious and I feel the pump...and wonder why I continue to keep putting myself through this instead of just using machines.

    Have been lifting for several years, I can bench 325lbs, 20 rep sets of pull-ups, but I can only squat/deadlift 245lbs and will definitely end up hurt afterwards. I am still continuing to waste my time on squats and deadlifts, under the illusion that someday I'll figure out what it is I'm missing.