Going Long and Hard.
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Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Back Update.
Went to see Dr Mike yesterday and my back did fix itself over the weekend. He doesn't want me lifting anything heavy off the ground for this week at least. Being this close to ITI, he thinks there's really no gains to be made that are worth the risk.
Went to see Dr Mike yesterday and my back did fix itself over the weekend. He doesn't want me lifting anything heavy off the ground for this week at least. Being this close to ITI, he thinks there's really no gains to be made that are worth the risk.
The Kalmyk
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I would 100 percent do superman exercises throughout the day- not in a grouped together session cause thats just too much time on your lower back in too little time.
Take a piece of paper and make 10-12 boxes where each box represents a set. Those sets can be spread out through out the day. In each box just mark the time of day down once the workout is complete. Hold that position for 10-15 seconds. So by the end of the day your back will have been under targeted/controlled tension and have plenty of time to recover between sets.
Last thing you want to do is stretch it without doing and tension stuff. HashtagFACTS
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
I might be doing something similar. It's called a press up? Pelvis and legs stay on the ground and you push up and Arc your back. I have to do 100 of those a day. Superman you kinda hover your feet and hands right?
iman29
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yes and theres different variations/levels. You can start just on your elbows and then use a pillow under your elbows for more of an angle. Then progression to flat hands/locked elbows like you mentioned above.
This was the #1 exercise my wife had to do at home when she had her issues last year with herniated discs. The PT folks said its something you should do a few times a day as maintenance anyway. I do this one a few times a week too as part of my regular stretches also because I sit at my desk all day for work.
The Kalmyk
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Yup! And most importantly tight that arse like someone is coming at you with a broomstick.
Im not going to geek out too much here but the foundational movement i use and do before deadlifting is the hollow rock. That is great for keeping the spine straight while keeping the ancillary muscles engaged- from top to bottom.
Your training now just became PT training essentially.
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The Kalmyk
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Bye bye seated shoulder presses and weighted squats. The compression on the spine aint worth it when the same work can be done with safer movements.
That suggestion keeps Jimbo on the bike.
That suggestion keeps Jimbo on the bike.
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
I officially started working for Specialized this afternoon. Out of the trial period!! They made me the Northeast Service Manager. My territory right now is 11 or 12 stores with a Dealer Hub in NYC opening in Spring. My home base will still be Summit so I can continue working on my homie's bikes, I'll be traveling the rest of the time. Job Description is pretty wide and will range from setting up stores, training staff, and hosting IBD Training Events and SBCU Seminars on the East Coast. It's a monster promotion with pages of perks, much excite!!
Yes, 1 of those perks is a free 24lb S-Works Stumpy 😍😍😍
Yes, 1 of those perks is a free 24lb S-Works Stumpy 😍😍😍
Over the Bars
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Congrats thats awesome! Will your reeb be hitting the marketplace once you get your new Stumpy?
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Already gone. Was sold to a member here.
Congrats!!! That’s bigly.
Johnny Utah
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Congrats!
one piece crank
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Very cool!
JDurk
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Juggernaut
Master of the Metaphor
Oh dear…. It’s gotta be the tv test pattern bike. That’s gonna look sick wizzing by at mach-chicken.🤙
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
I'm straight buying a Crux Expert in the weird green color. I'm 80% sure the Crux with Roval C38s and 32c tires will be a phenomenal Rando Bike (this is a PBP Qualifier year) I'll put my 43c Rene Herse tires on the stock Terra wheels for Gravel rides. My Demo bike will be...brighter.
moose35
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Congrats @jimvreeland sounds like a sweet gig.
serviceguy
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Sweeeeet! Is the travelling going to have an impact on your riding, either positive or negative?
Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Riding is a huge part of the Company Culture so I'd imagine it won't be effected at all.