yello911
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Hi CCS,
Here are a couple links on proper squatting technique:
http://stronglifts.com/how-to-squat-with-proper-technique-fix-common-problems/
http://www.topendsports.com/fitness/technique-squat.htm
Please note in these articles (and there are plenty more), The knees should NOT go past the toes! It is not impossible, it just takes practice and balance. You've spent a long time doing it the wrong way and now you have to unlearn it. Yes, I see people all the time go past their knees and I assure you, eventually they will injure themselves :agree: . Squats seem funky to do in the proper form at first and it may feel like you are going to fall on your butt. That is why I recommended holding the bar in front of you to start. It sort of counter balances you. Putting weights under your toes helps proper form too. Keep stretching and practicing this with no weights for a while. You'll get the hang of it, trust me, if I did, you can too.
So holding weights in front of you hurts your biceps? Your triceps hurt in another position? Again, I see muscle imbalance. If I were you, I would stay away from isolation exercises like curls for a while (especially if you can only do one exercise that builds one part of the bicep but not the other). I wouldn't worry about doing any specific arm exercises either for a while. Your arms are already involved with many other compound exercises like rows and bench and will build strength in a more balanced form. Compound exercises don't pump up individual muscles the way isolation does, however, injuries don't pump up your muscles at all! Additionally, I would focus on lifting weights in a slow and contolled manner for right now. Going extra slow while focusing on the return stroke of an exercise is called a "negative" (just in case you didn't already know). These are excellent for strengthening connective tissue as long as you don't overdo it.
You are right about bench and curls. They are a cheap exercise in that all you need is a bench and some weights. But rows are cheap too. Just flip over on the bench onto your stomach, grab a pair of dumbells and bingo, you are doing rows. Lie back on your backside, place a barbell up and over your chest, bend your arms down over your head and voila, you are doing tricep extentions.
Lastly, I think the absolute best thing to do is hire a qualified personal trainer to actually physically show you a great routine, proper form, and recovery advice. They don't cost as much as you think, especially in comparison to the alternative which is spending thousands on surgeries and therapy. Just a few sessions the first month and then a couple every other month to mix things up and go over your progress. Keep us updated!
Here are a couple links on proper squatting technique:
http://stronglifts.com/how-to-squat-with-proper-technique-fix-common-problems/
http://www.topendsports.com/fitness/technique-squat.htm
Please note in these articles (and there are plenty more), The knees should NOT go past the toes! It is not impossible, it just takes practice and balance. You've spent a long time doing it the wrong way and now you have to unlearn it. Yes, I see people all the time go past their knees and I assure you, eventually they will injure themselves :agree: . Squats seem funky to do in the proper form at first and it may feel like you are going to fall on your butt. That is why I recommended holding the bar in front of you to start. It sort of counter balances you. Putting weights under your toes helps proper form too. Keep stretching and practicing this with no weights for a while. You'll get the hang of it, trust me, if I did, you can too.
So holding weights in front of you hurts your biceps? Your triceps hurt in another position? Again, I see muscle imbalance. If I were you, I would stay away from isolation exercises like curls for a while (especially if you can only do one exercise that builds one part of the bicep but not the other). I wouldn't worry about doing any specific arm exercises either for a while. Your arms are already involved with many other compound exercises like rows and bench and will build strength in a more balanced form. Compound exercises don't pump up individual muscles the way isolation does, however, injuries don't pump up your muscles at all! Additionally, I would focus on lifting weights in a slow and contolled manner for right now. Going extra slow while focusing on the return stroke of an exercise is called a "negative" (just in case you didn't already know). These are excellent for strengthening connective tissue as long as you don't overdo it.
You are right about bench and curls. They are a cheap exercise in that all you need is a bench and some weights. But rows are cheap too. Just flip over on the bench onto your stomach, grab a pair of dumbells and bingo, you are doing rows. Lie back on your backside, place a barbell up and over your chest, bend your arms down over your head and voila, you are doing tricep extentions.
Lastly, I think the absolute best thing to do is hire a qualified personal trainer to actually physically show you a great routine, proper form, and recovery advice. They don't cost as much as you think, especially in comparison to the alternative which is spending thousands on surgeries and therapy. Just a few sessions the first month and then a couple every other month to mix things up and go over your progress. Keep us updated!
