Hell yea!! You’re a beast 
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Thanks @Runningfree you and your training inspires me!
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Wow! Just WOW!
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I would have passed out! I think you are more hardcore than me
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My god @Cjp , that’s some next lvl of hardcore 
You are a hero
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Super achievement @Cjp big congrats to you.
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I thought I’d hate Reverse Crunches on my new programme, but I actually love them. Am I a bit of a fruitcake?
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lol no, I also enjoy them. 
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Not alone there. And as far as I know, considerably safer for the spine than traditional crunches.
Love doing them on the decline bench.
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First time back in here in months. I think I’m far enough removed to be able to come back in here in a different capacity, without it causing depression. My body is starting to betray me, but I can still try and be in the best shape it will allow.
I came really close to selling my gym, I’m glad I didn’t.
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As I get older, I realize this is the attitude I wanna take well into my later years. It’s a good one to have.
How are you feeling anyways?
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Agree! As I deal with degenerative disc issues this is a hard pill to swallow. But we all get older eventually and it’s better to do what we can than nothing at all
I’m glad you didn’t sell your gym! 🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️
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Sore joints most of the time, my neck is the worst. Once I get more permanent numbness/weakmess it’ll be surgery time. I’ve been cleared to lift light with strict form.
How you holding up?
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Yeah it’s a bad one for sure. I’m not even allowed to run anymore (not that I would’ve anyway 
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I’m holding up somewhat . I got the nagging injuries from work here and there. And I’m scheduled for an MRI on the elbow/bicep area that’s been hurting for about 7 months.
I’m following the MAPS anabolic program right now, I like the additional rest days the 3 day a week full body gives now.
I don’t lift real heavy though. Even on the heavy phases, I keep my BP at about 205 for 3-5 reps.
My shoulders and other smaller joints can’t handle the constant heavy loads anymore. I just do what I can and try and keep my form good. Like you said. 
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I don’t want to jinx it, but last night I got my back and hips to release after 7 months of pain, constant discomfort, and tension. The level of relief I feel is insane.
My stretches are now actually stretching what they’re supposed to. I am able to activate muscles that were kinda gummed up by all of this and previously unable to recruit them fully. The mental weight is lifted.
Hopeful things stay this way.
Also I’m not sure if you’re aware @Dan531 @Runningfree but your icons line up perfectly. Horizon, clouds, everything.
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Clearly we are the cool kids 
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I agree with @Runningfree we’re just 2 of the coolest people here . Pretty identical, almost like it was the same spot.
I think i understand the relief you felt. I get that when my neck cracks one in a great while. I got my neck to crack a couple days ago and it felt like my spinal cord was struck by lightning. It left me with numb lips and tingly arms for about 4 hours… so I guess I gotta be careful with self manipulation 
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