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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 21, 2017 0:50:50 GMT
, Bruce. I forgot to write from a bar. I used to have a book. Think it was called, " Shoulder Solutions" which talked about hanging from a "bar" for shoulder healing and health. Oh, lemme tell ya. I've hung off of many a bar in my time! What did you forget to write and what were you doing in a bar when you forgot? No, seriously, Jackie, thank you for your suggestion, and I'll see if I can find that book. Actually, Youtube is filled with all sorts of videos dealing with shoulder repair. I've tried some of them, and they seem to work, but to be honest, up until now, this shoulder thing has always been more of a minor annoyance and it has never prevented me from doing things like lateral raises. A couple of months ago, though, it finally caught up with me when it became too painful to do pushups. So, as well as my long-duration iso experiment, I think I'll also look into shoulder cures. One thing that seems to feel good is something that someone on this forum posted not too long ago - push up against the underside of an open door. Another exercise I've found that seems to have potential is the "Egyptian". I'll start doing both daily and see how it goes.
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Post by mr potatohead on Oct 21, 2017 1:09:50 GMT
Not only youtube, but the internets are full of "information", but, unfortunately, most of it appears to be BS. That's why I'm on these forums - to learn from real people who actually do shit.
Isometric doorway press ups (OHP) are the best I found. Not only daily, but multiple times per day as often as you wish. This is not a bust-your-balls kind of effort though. Moderate effort, briefly applied, 5, 6, 7 + times per day for as little as a few seconds each effort will speed the recovery. If you do one and hold too long, you should be able to feel your body telling you as soon as you release the pressure. There are no sets or reps, it's just one brief, continuous effort each time. I realized a remarkable difference in less than a week, but I was doing it about 6 times per day, very briefly each time, although I did increase hold time as I felt I could. A dead hang at odd moments throughout the day also facilitates recovery, it has seemed to me.
EDIT: Whoa! Looky there! I found a place to use "should"! Glory be!
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Post by BigBruvOfEnglandUK on Oct 21, 2017 1:24:03 GMT
One thing that seems to feel good is something that someone on this forum posted not too long ago - push up against the underside of an open door. I wondered what the hell Bruce was on about until I read this: Isometric doorway press ups (OHP) are the best I found. and then I realised Bruce meant pressing up against the underside of the lintel of a door frame.
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Post by mr potatohead on Oct 21, 2017 1:26:42 GMT
Please, don't anyone even mention doorknobs and hinges.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 21, 2017 1:26:48 GMT
Not only youtube, but the internets are full of "information", but, unfortunately, most of it appears to be BS. That's why I'm on these forums - to learn from real people who actually do shit. Isometric doorway press ups (OHP) are the best I found. Not only daily, but multiple times per day as often as you wish. This is not a bust-your-balls kind of effort though. Moderate effort, briefly applied, 5, 6, 7 + times per day for as little as a few seconds each effort will speed the recovery. If you do one and hold too long, you should be able to feel your body telling you as soon as you release the pressure. There are no sets or reps, it's just one brief, continuous effort each time. I realized a remarkable difference in less than a week, but I was doing it about 6 times per day, very briefly each time, although I did increase hold time as I felt I could. A dead hang at odd moments throughout the day also facilitates recovery, it has seemed to me. EDIT: Whoa! Looky there! I found a place to use "should"! Glory be! Then it was you, mikey, who posted about the door push! Thank you. See? Your helpful posts do not go unnoticed. I agree there is a lot of BS out there, but it's easy enough to sift through things. I mean if I find a video demonstrating a few shoulder cure moves, I have only to try them to see if they relieve my shoulder or have the potential to cure it. Why does the word "should" have some special significance for you?
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Post by BigBruvOfEnglandUK on Oct 21, 2017 1:27:50 GMT
Because he's nuts, m8
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 21, 2017 1:28:53 GMT
BTW, this all presents me with a great opportunity to mention doorknobs and door hinges.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 21, 2017 1:29:59 GMT
I've never known anyone worth knowing who wasn't a total fruitcake.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 21, 2017 1:37:21 GMT
For shoulder health, I've got two books that I've always used: - www.amazon.com/7-Minute-Rotator-Cuff-Solution/dp/0944831257 (Lots of legacy exercises, but, very good information regarding exercises you avoid.) - Nate Rifkin's book on healing your shoulders. Some overlap with the Health for Life book, but, it also has some simple, effective options for opening your shoulders and you can use weights, towels, etc. Took a look, Tex. Thanks for the link.
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Post by mr potatohead on Oct 21, 2017 1:37:56 GMT
Well, in fact, the way I used it in that sentence means "this is what I expect you'll experience based on my experience", not as in "you are less of a person in some way if you don't follow my advice". That's the "should" that is condescending and, if accepted by the listener, can give them an excuse to feel guilty about something. Oh ...... never mind.
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Post by Bruce Tackett on Oct 21, 2017 1:41:03 GMT
Well, in fact, the way I used it in that sentence means "this is what I expect you'll experience based on my experience", not as in "you are less of a person in some way if you don't follow my advice". That's the "should" that is condescending and, if accepted by the listener, can give them an excuse to feel guilty about something. Oh ...... never mind. I'm tracking with you, my friend.
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Post by mr potatohead on Oct 21, 2017 1:44:33 GMT
I've never known anyone worth knowing who wasn't a total fruitcake. Very sweet of you to say so, m8!
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