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I know what thread your referring to, I was reading that same one and almost commented, and then I saw how you got jumped on haha, Honestly, i saw nothing wrong with your comment. I tend to be the same at times, I don't sugar coat things. But, some people can't receive advice unless its wrapped up in a pretty bow with rainbows and butterflies, just how it is. I agreed it was a well written post, but at the end of the day, don't over complicate things, especially exercise, and especially if you're a new. In case of a new runner, in my opinion, the post wouldn't of helped that much, you need to go out there and run to see what needs to be addressed, and yes you probably will be sore and in pain at first, regardless of all the advice you've received. Like you said, shrug it off and go do all the things!

Glad to hear you enjoyed it!! Hahaha, yes I agree, 2 classes was probably overkill for a first time. I would Alternate days from Thai to strength and conditioning.

Very true! Sometimes you have to work with what you have. Definitely ask for a spotter if available to conserve the energy, if that's the method.

I also have this book, great info on the minimalist training. I see you are using a lot of sandbag work, Ross also has a book dedicated to sandbag training. I have and read a few of his books now.

I agree with most of what is on here but, Do not lift the bar from the rack, you pull it from the rack using your lats. Also when lowering the bar, don't flare out your elbows and the bar should descend below your nipples and not your chest.

I've done Thai for a few years, really enjoyed it, great conditioning as well. And as another poster suggested, you won't know for sure, until your try them out, and see what you enjoy best. It's not just about the training, it's always about the whole experience. Good luck and enjoy!!

Yes its normal, depending on your form. Good chance your like myself and your squat is every quad dominant. Doesn't mean your form is terrible, just might need to work on a few things. I focus on supplementary exercises for my hamstrings, as they are very weak (bridges, good morning, stiff leg). I also, de-load from week to week and focus more on volume rather then heavy. That way I can hit squats more often, as my recovery is faster. Like yourself, I dont have this issue with deadlifts. I would start foam rolling as well, if you haven't already. I tend to warm up with bodyweight squats, just the bar, and a couple of sets of holds "in the hole", before and after I start my squat session. For me, if I don't properly eat before and after a heavy session, my recovery does suffer, so that's something to look into as well.

I have both my oldest girls in Wing chun currently. It's great for self defense, and they really enjoy it. With that said, if you're looking to also get conditioning, it's probably not the best choice for your. Even the sifu, who is very knowledgeable and great, said that it's "the lazy man's martial art" haha, I laughed when he said this, but he's right. Doesn't make it less effective mind you. I've studied many different martial arts over 10+ years, they all have there good and bad.

A couple of things that have helped my grip strength is doing pull ups or chin ups on an unconventional bar or surface, that makes my hand grip wider and longer. I'll also hang from an Oly bar, in a chin or pull up position and do isometric holds in different positions Works my grip and forearms really well.

Twerk set!!!!! hahaha seriously some of the funniest vids ever on his channel. In for Jo's awesomeness and Dom vids. Seen a lot of your post on here and on MFP, much respect.

I hear ya brother! Its a long road. I'm 3 years into my shoulder injury (happened twice), and a year for the elbow. They still bother me from time to time, so I always have to cautious. The OHP I think for me, was more elbow issue then shoulder at the time. For Bench, I read a lot about the way powerlifters do it, watched tons of videos, and realized, I had been doing it the wrong way for years. Then looked at my p/u, and noticed the same thing, wish someone would of pointed that out years ago haha.

I had/have a similiar issue as what you are describing. I still feel certain movements, but it has gotten a lot better. Here is what worked for me: 1) Stopped using barbells, and had to switch to Dumbbells. I found less stress on my shoulder (I was also having elbow issues, so that helped as well) 2) Stopped any kind of dips for the time being (especially bench tricep dips) 3) No Barbell OHP 3) Dumbbell swing, superset with Dumbbell push press 4) Broke down my bench press and push up mechanics, and realized I had elbows too much flared out and was causing my issues. same thing for p/u. 5) I Didn't use machines in case you would put my shoulder in an awkward position. 6) Like yourself, pulling was ok. So I did a ton of pull ups and chin ups. Today, i'm back with the BB, using bench again, with new PR's, shoulder feel like its getting stronger.

To be honest, there is so many factors involved when trying to determine what Martial art to pick. What are your goals? Competition? Fitness? Defensive skills? Street skills? Traditional? Weapons? Available in your area?

It does!! I use a light nylon speed rope, and when i'm barefoot, and miss a revolution, it sucks!! haha

I honestly have no idea if and when I can. I started straight nights in the spring, so with that scheduled, work all night, kids all day, then sleep the evenings, all the classes at my current MMA gym is evenings like most places. I looked everywhere in my areas for any Thai/boxing/kickboxing gyms, and nobody has morning classes, except bootcamps, which I have no interest. So I hit the bag at home, and I have a timer for Rds. I also have mitts and pads, but finding someone hold them is another story haha pad work can be humbling for the pad holder for sure, the great fighters never go anywhere without their pad holders and rarely change. I watched a Thai documentary once, and some where saying that the top pad holders were more feared than the actually fighters they trained.

Congrats on the Certification from a fellow MMA Nerd!

I am jealous of your Thai work!! Been out since Feb 13. Maybe not so much the clinch work haha. But you're right, it's very taxing on your arms and shoulders, and then having someone constantly trying to pull your head down. Holding Pads is a whole other beast in itself that most don't realize. You'll find out how taxing it is if you have someone that is constant with there striking and hits hard. It's a pretty good workout on it's own. The top Pad holders in Thailand are very well respected.

but but ....It looks so much cooler using a BB with all that weight

I agree, a lot of people dismiss DB and I have no idea why. I had and still have issues with my elbow and shoulder, and push exercises with a barbel wasn't working, so I had to adapt with DB's. It makes you work a lot harder to stabilize, and also forces you to pay attention a little more on form.

Happy Bday Teagarden!

If you're already doing the big compound lifts, and plan on going for weight and strenght, the arms won't need to be isolated really, if you're goal is for bigger arms. Just add Chin ups, Dips and Pull up's. I might throw in a few sets of curls for arms as a finisher. As far as shoulders, you already mentioned the OHP. The only other thing I do for shoulders is a variation workout I made from A fighter conditioning routine: 5 Sets (60 sec restm in between) * 1 arm DB swings (5 each arm) * 1 arm push press (5 each arm) * 5 Burpess Its a variation of the Olympic Lifts done with DB instead of the Oly bar. Focus is on Explosiveness and also strength. The Burpees are a nice finisher.

You're right! Gotta enjoy the small victories, and celebrate them, no matter how small. We should embrace the psychological victories as well, some weeks I might not see any gains or changes, but I feel great! So I use that as my motivation instead. Ouuu Indian Food, I love me some Butter Chicken!! Nomnomnom

Creeping your thread!!! Sowwy hehehe So much awesome in this post!

I worked out with bodyweight exercises for year at home. Just recently, moved to a gym, because I missed the Iron. You can certainly adapt and progress with bodyweight variations. There's a few things that can help as well: *Dumbbell's *Pull up bar *Chairs for dips *table for rows *backpack for a weight vest *5 Gallon water jug (typically about 40-45lbs each/max), can be filled for whatever you need. *running *hill sprints *tabata or HIIT type training with bodyweight exercises If it's only for a month or so, I wouldn't be too worried, you can find more than enough alternatives to keep you busy

Dana always has his opinions haha, There has been many controversial title fights in recent years for sure. It's been said, you need to convincingly beat the champ to become the champ. Looking at both fighters, GSP looked a lot worse, but the fight was much much closer then that. Problem is, you need to watch it on mute, as most fight haha. I love me so Joe Rogan, but sometimes he's really bias!! The 1st Rd probably decided that fight, and in my opinion, could have gone to either fighter. Dana White just has sour grapes now that one of his top, if not the top, PPV draw has now left the sport.