Hello

[Avytar McFakename]

Hi all, I’ve been browsing the forum for a few months and thought I’d introduce myself so I can start asking a few questions. 

 

I’m 37, father of 3, trying to figure out how to work around some injuries and develop a lifting program that works for me. I’m primarily interested in 1) picking up heavy things, 2) not needing a rascal scooter , and  3) not dying earlier than I should. 

 

I’ve done a lot of dumb things in a weight room as a younger man. I’m trying to be a bit smarter about it this time. I’ll try not to wear out my welcome asking too many questions. Maybe someday I’ll have something to contribute to other newbies.

 

[Mactavish]

Welcome, and don’t break yourself  

[djryanash]

What do you mean you've done a lot of dumb things in the weight room?

[Avytar McFakename]

Mactavish - thanks, I’m certainly trying to be more cautious than I have in the past.

 

djryanash -well just to name a few; as a teenager squatting in a smith machine with far more weight than I could really handle, going to partial depth with a huge arch in my back. Then totally neglecting my weakest areas due to ego and ignorance, resulting in some imbalances that I think led to some injuries. 

 

The dumbest was admittedly not in a weight room but my own living room, trying to do a bodyweight shoulder press with my legs on an exercise ball, immmediately tearing my labrum. 

 

There were some music choices I’m not proud of.

 

 

 

 

[RjMaan]

Hi there. I hope you are enjoying good health. Welcome to the forum sir.

[Chaosbane]

Heya and welcome! I'm also new here. Looks like a great community and I'm sure your story is one others can well relate to. Instead I sat on my butt for most of my teens :/ Good luck with your fitness journey.

[nicolas44]

Nice to see you here brother. Welcome!