Injuries

[47Ronin]

Ive suffered 2 injuries this year. That’s more then I’ve had my whole life from lifting weights. In fact I’ve never suffered injuries from lifting period until this year.

I almost ruptured my bicep tendon about 6 months ago. I recent tore my left pec 3 weeks ago. I thought it was a full rupture but thank god it was just a grade 1 tear. My whole left side was bruised and swollen for 2 weeks. Doctors says 2 more weeks of no chest work outs or anything that strains the chest. I still feel some minor tension when using the muscle.

Today I’m doing squats and I feel like
Im almost pulled my back out. Like wtf is goin on. I’m guessing it’s because I’m 33 now lmao

When I was in early 20s I never stretched and never had anything happen. I rarely stretch b4 workouts. I’m guessing I should change this now that I’m an old fucking man.

I can’t even walk into the gym now without the fear of pulling something.
Ugh, FML

 

[Country Club Hero]

Wait until 40, pal. Sounds like you need to blast some healing peptides. Tb500, Bpc157, Thymalin, GHK-cu, etc….

it’s amazing how fast those peptides heal up random injuries.

 

[47Ronin]

Wait until 40, pal. Sounds like you need to blast some healing peptides. Tb500, Bpc157, Thymalin, GHK-cu, etc….

it’s amazing how fast those peptides heal up random injuries.

lol gonna have to make stretching a part of my every day routine and absolutely, I’m gonna have to do some research on these healing peptides. I’ve never really needed them but this has been a hell of a year. I’m walking around like I need a cane to support myself.

 

[Sp2.0]

I'm right there with you. I get hurt visualizing my lifts. Seriously though stretching and warming up is a must now a days.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

What does your training look like? Static stretching is pretty garbage for injury prevention.

I’d look first too your movement selection, your form, your recovery, and your rep ranges.

 

[MR_Midas]

Wait until 40, pal. Sounds like you need to blast some healing peptides. Tb500, Bpc157, Thymalin, GHK-cu, etc….

it’s amazing how fast those peptides heal up random injuries.

Yes, tb500 works wonders. checked for myself.

 

[Type-IIx]

Everything as @Mac11wildcat said. Dynamic stretching pre-workout (say 10 - 20 min tops) is sufficient for even the most coordinated and heavy exercises.

Far more important is sane loading, exercise selection, technique, and prioritizing recovery. Hydration (as well as electrolyte balance) is important, as well. Start planning deloads (7 - 14 days [10 is a good average] at reduced volume, frequency, or intensity, or any combination thereof) before you need them (by historical trends in your logbook).

AAS can permit really ramping up volume & intensity, but the two are diametrically opposed, so if you bump up one then reduce the other (even if the drugs seemingly permit increasing both).

Staying healthy is paramount, and yes it does become more difficult as you age, but being reasonable in your training planning and programming will keep you healthy for decades to come.

Don't be afraid to take total passive rest until your soft tissues are 100%. Muscle memory is very real.

 

[God&Gainz]

I foam roll and stretch before every workout now for this same reason

I feel like it helps loosen you up

 

[MR_Midas]

I foam roll and stretch before every workout now for this same reason

I feel like it helps loosen you up

Stretching is very important, we are sometimes lazy and in vain.

 

[Inspired]

Increase your consumption of collagen and gelatin. Take 10g glycine per day. Take extra vitamin C. Take MSM. Etc.

You aren't supporting your connective tissues and this is what happens.

 

[Demondosage]

Moderate weight and high reps, or moderate weight and slower reps will help you avoid a lot of issues. What I’ve realized is that every decade my training approach had to change

 

[MR_Midas]

Increase your consumption of collagen and gelatin. Take 10g glycine per day. Take extra vitamin C. Take MSM. Etc.

You aren't supporting your connective tissues and this is what happens.

Building material is important, you are completely right

 

[MR_Midas]

Moderate weight and high reps, or moderate weight and slower reps will help you avoid a lot of issues. What I’ve realized is that every decade my training approach had to change

I would also add to this more control and emphasis on technical execution.