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[–] GreatSquare@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I have been rehabbing my shoulder and speaking to friends with similar shoulder issues.

One of the better guides we have found was this guy: https://youtu.be/4Gli-tybcyw?si=6NwRkgrxFOXRZ641

His general approach is very cautious. His big issue is giving the tear better conditions to heal. Putting the arm in a sling whenever you can immobilizes joint and takes the pressure off the tear. Then strengthening the traps will fix things more than rotating the arms under load - because the ball of the joint will sit higher and more centred in the socket putting less stress on the tendons.

[–] GreatSquare@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 9 months ago

Doing heavy squats and deadlifts when you have a knee issue is not rehab friendly. A 5x5 routine is focused on heavier weight lower rep. That's the opposite of technical lift training which should be lighter and focused on good form.

It's outdated because it's focused on using barbells with technical compound movement lifts of heavy lower rep range. It's very strength focused, not hypertrophy. OP is in a good rep range for hypertrophy.

If OP hasn't reached a plateau, it's okay not to squat or deadlift. Targeting multiple muscle groups at once is a strength thing.

[–] GreatSquare@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I disagree with your suggestions on squats deadlifts and bench press with barbell. OP already said they have bad knees. Squat and deadlift are both very technical lifts usually done poorly. They are doing leg extension and curls which is a safe alternative good for beginners.

Similarly working in the 5 rep range is usually heavier weight which also is not good for the beginner especially with technical lifts.

Starting Strength and Strong Lifts 5x5 is kinda ass when you think about it. It's the opposite of beginner friendly because the lifts are technical and you're going heavy. It's outdated.

A beginner should concentrate on hypertrophy and hitting all their muscle groups. Volume is actually a good thing provided they can stand it and keep coming back.

[–] GreatSquare@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 9 months ago

some places online listed deadlift as a back workout but it seems like more of a leg workout to me.

I agree with you. I would put the deadlift on the leg day.

[–] GreatSquare@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 1 year ago

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[–] GreatSquare@lemmygrad.ml 12 points 1 year ago (4 children)

There's actually a glut of content in China due to all the streaming companies - more than anyone can consume. If people can't find it, they weren't really looking.