Forum: Injuries
07-24-2014, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,131
Re: Quadricep Muscle Pain/Clear Shape Change
"Dirty muscle tissue" might mean that you have one or more knots in the muscle, which makes sense if it was injured. Try rolling it out with a foam roller or a medicine ball. If your knee is getting...
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Forum: Exercises
01-30-2014, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,975
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Forum: Starting
05-08-2013, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,210
Re: Intro and question
Unless you work on increasing strength, don't expect to see a huge increase in strength. But you will find it easier to increase strength once your technique improves. Once you are comfortable with...
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Forum: Injuries
05-01-2013, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,933
Re: What caused my (Tricep I think) Tendonitis?
This doesn't sound like tendonitis. If it was, the tender spot would be just above your elbow, not at the tip. Have an orthopedic specialist examine it to make sure that you don't have a serious...
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Forum: Injuries
04-12-2013, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,612
Re: Knee instability/ giving out
Have you had a recent injury to the thigh? When I had a similar problem, it was because the thigh muscles had atrophied while recovering from surgery to repair a torn quad tendon. It took a while to...
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Forum: Injuries
02-18-2013, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 11,402
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Forum: Health and Medical Issues
10-05-2012, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,121
Re: Many issues
I have had sciatica and plantar fascitis. Both of these can be caused by tightness in the legs. For plantar fascitis, stretching the calf muscles can be a big help. Take a look at MobilityWOD or just...
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Forum: Equipment
10-05-2012, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,262
Re: Safety Straps
I made two open-frame boxes out of 2x4s. They are sized to about one to two inches lower than the bottom of the bumpers when I squat to parallel. The opening at the end is just large enough to catch...
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Forum: Injuries
09-14-2012, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,275
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Forum: Starting
11-23-2011, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 11,568
Re: New Crossfitter: Questions about gear...
For bargains on shorts, try http://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com (wfs) or http://www.sportsbasement.com (wfs) I tend to prefer running shorts with a 2- or 3-inch inseam, because I sweat so heavily in...
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Forum: Starting
10-25-2011, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,510
Re: reducing recovery time
Stretching after a workout can be a big help. A light jog or 10 - 15 minutes on an exercise bike can also help. Anything that gets blood flowing through your muscles. If the warmup before a WOD...
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Forum: Starting
10-11-2011, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 15,231
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Forum: Digital Coaching
09-09-2011, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,582
Re: Squat and Power Clean assessment please.
I couldn't see anything wrong with your cleans, but I'm not the best person to ask about that. As for your squat, there appears to be some movement of the bar forward and back. The bar does not...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
09-09-2011, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,086
Re: Deadlift form
You have a tendency to push your hips up faster than your shoulders. This forces your back to be rounded and is why your back is sore. Also, bouncing the bar off the ground is just a way of cheating....
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Forum: Digital Coaching
09-02-2011, 09:49 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,922
Re: Deadlift form - is this safe?
One thing he's doing is lifting his hips before his shoulders. This will cause his lower back to round as he goes up. He should focus on "pushing" his feet through the floor as he deadlifts. The...
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Forum: Fitness
09-02-2011, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 20,949
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Forum: Health and Medical Issues
08-15-2011, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,166
Re: Virtigo
See a doctor. It could be something as simple as an ear infection.
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Forum: Injuries
08-15-2011, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 8,365
Re: Patella Tendonitis
Tendonitis is an overuse injury. It can take as long as six months to heal. See a doctor; he will probably refer you to a physical therapist. In the meantime, avoid anything that causes pain. The...
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Forum: Exercises
08-15-2011, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,186
Re: Squatting and sprinting
Another approach is to treat sprints as an auxiliary exercise for squats. Do them as part of the cash out after a squat workout. Your legs will get a beating, but you'll get a greater increase in...
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Forum: Injuries
07-19-2011, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,481
Re: Left Shoulder Pain
A cortisone shot doesn't last forever, so the pain should come back. But if you heard or felt a pop, most likely something has been damaged. The doctor might find additional damage. You should see...
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Forum: Exercises
07-18-2011, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,651
Re: squate alts for my back
To increase your lower back strength, you need to increase the strength in your core. Crossfit will help with that, but your back is a weak point, back extensions and good mornings will help build up...
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Forum: Fitness
07-18-2011, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 10,261
Re: How to strengthen and harden your mentality?
Change your attitude. Focus on doing the task, rather than on how hard it is. The difference is, when you focus on how hard it is, failure becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you focus on getting...
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Forum: Equipment
06-27-2011, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,291
Re: Flooring for basement
You can try putting a stack of carpet pieces in a wooden frame under each end of the bar. This will raise the bar and you may have to find a way to raise your feet.
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Forum: Injuries
05-20-2011, 08:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,498
Re: Woken up by calf knot!
If you've upped your water intake, then it must have been low electrolyte levels. Try eating a banana or two before your workout; they're a good source of potassium. Or try a sports drink; they have...
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Forum: Injuries
04-05-2011, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,926
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