My god @Cjp , that’s some next lvl of hardcore 
You are a hero
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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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So glad to see everyone check in! 
Really feeling w you guys on the injury front. I’m lucky I guess, my shoulder is still stiff and sore especially after a good sesh but it’s overall on the mend. The tendinitis my current PT actually got out of chronification w manual therapy recently and there’s been some progress w that also. I had lost hope w it. Had some good sessions recently.
I’ve been walking and camping in the Highlands the last couple days, first time since before COVID, and instead of it leaving me depleted and weak like usually, this time I set limits to the amount of work we did (I’m also ridiculously unfit compared to my ex man who’s some kinds superman when it comes to mountains) and I also ate like a horse and at the tail end of the walk set a new bench PR in the Fort William gym yday. Unheard of in the days before when I was still drinking. Couple wild days on the hills where I was starving and therefore high would be followed by drinking and back into the depression hole I’d go. I felt like I have a life to return to this time.
I’ve had my struggles this past year w injuries and feel v weak and unfit these days, also don’t look the same, I’m sure you guys can relate from what I read. But there are some light moments too where the old power is still there. Sometimes transformed.
Some images for you guys. We had good weather and could leave the packs for a few peaks. Highlands are a nightmare in shit weather, been there many time… 
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Stunning
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Absolutely beautiful!
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In light of my recent brain aneurysm diagnosis, I’m absolutely gutted that any gym workouts are out of bounds. I can completely understand the severity of this outcome and can only hope I can return in a few months time after surgery. Fingers crossed.
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