Wisdom teeth got taken out on Thursday and I've been forbidden intense exercise for a week or so.
It's Sunday and I really could go for some of those endorphins. But I also don't want to start bleeding all over the gym while trying to lift heavy.
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@matthewbadger for sure! I've seen videos of legendary deadlifts where they are bleeding from the nose. Badass.
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I encourage you to give them data on your experience, so that they might update the regulations to stop SUVs from routinely blinding me with their factory-fitted Nuclear Fireball 9000 LED Darkness Devastators Shock And Awe Edition headlights aimed directly into my face and eyes.
MaaikeAlso, it would really delight me if you start using the hashtag #deskdwellers for challenges you face as someone with a desk job.
How do you cope? Got any good tips for other Desk Dwellers to get more movement in? Good stretches for the neck and back aches? :)
@maaikees 2 things that have helped were:
- neck training, nothing wild, just a couple of sets of neck curls and neck extensions a week
- getting up to do dead hangs off a chin up bar a few times during my shift.
@Richard_Littler it takes a while to get the positive effects. Few weeks of feeling sore and tired usually. Even then, maybe the activity is not for you.
I tried to take up running and always hated it and found it boring, even after giving it a good honest try.
Lifting weights worked for me. But first it was weeks of feeling weak, and being uncomfortable with the mirrors everywhere. Once results piled up there was no stopping me.
Ice storm yesterday so I did leg day at home last night.
No squat rack or heavy weights, so this was all done with bodyweight and kettlebells or dumbbells:
- Pistol squats
- Reverse Nordics
- Kettlebell swings
- Single leg calf raises, on a kitchen stool holding a kettlebell.
Feeling it in a good way this morning.
Could have added some abs but core was not recovered from ab wheel rollouts I did the other day. Those are hard!
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