It's New Year's Day, but I'm working out because of my cousin who is a gym enthusiast. Is the gym open on a holiday?
Am I the only one who gets bruises on my pelvis from using dumbbells during this exercise?
The left and right feel different. The left feels like it's being done properly, while the right feels the opposite.
Because of badminton, my right arm has become stronger, so when I aim for my left arm, I don't feel any stimulation, but when I aim for my right arm, I can't lift my left. 🤯
Standing while holding the top of a bench feels better for me
My calves are too tight; can I straighten my back and bend my calves?
Before I knew it, 30kg... It feels like I'm going to poop, but I can lift it.
• Setting: Knees and hands on the bench, dumbbell in the opposite hand • Posture: Back straight, chest out, gaze forward or down • Movement: Pull elbows back to the side of the waist, contract lats for 1 second → lower slowly • Caution: No swinging or shrugging shoulders, no twisting of the upper body, no rounding of the back • Weight: Maintain a weight that provides stimulation (12kg is appropriate, prioritize form) • Sets/Reps: 3–4 sets × 10–12 reps (same for both sides) • Rest: 90 seconds to 2 minutes * Key: Fix the back, pull elbows back, pull with the lats
You'll feel your lats stretch before you begin to pull the weight
There’s a constant cracking sound somewhere around my shoulder, but will it get better if I just do it anyway?