Quote from: somegirl on March 16, 2010, 06:46:34 PM
I've lifted him more than once.

well obviously...but we dont' need the details of it 

I don't squat, its terrible for my already bad knees. Years of skateboarding have destroyed my joints. Im lucky I can run everyday.

There's some mythinformation regarding squats and knees, especially if you are running.

Some good information http://drsquat.com/articles/kneed_to_know.html (archived version)

This is how Smith Machines get sold: Myths about squats being injurious to your health in some form or fashion.

More good information: http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/the_squat_good_exercise_gone_bad

i have never felt this sore this long after a workout no matter how intense or new to me.

either i'm wicked out of shape (most likely) or i'm getting old and have to accept that i can't recover in as short a time span as i used to (also a very good possibility)

I've found that changing up my routine from time to time leaves me really sore initially for a surprising number of days. It was like when I recently added calf raises to my stair sprints - wow - they were sore for 5 days!!! It just happens.

That was an interesting article, thanks Ato.

The second article sums things up well, when he states: "You do a squat every time you take a shit". There be wisdom in the profanity!

Quote from: KnightofNi on March 17, 2010, 05:23:33 AM
i have never felt this sore this long after a workout no matter how intense or new to me.

either i'm wicked out of shape (most likely) or i'm getting old and have to accept that i can't recover in as short a time span as i used to (also a very good possibility)

My recovery time is definitely not as short as it used to be, and I've heard that attributed to everything from age to lowered vitamin levels to not ingesting enough protein to lower testosterone levels.  I've addressed everything but the age and it really hasn't mattered...

I think the real reason is I'm just working harder than I ever have before.

Quote from: dropstharockalot on March 17, 2010, 08:53:14 AM
I think the real reason is I'm just working harder than I ever have before.

And that my friend, is a good reason. 

One side note, you might try taking Gutamine - as a cyclist I use Cytomax a lot - it dissolves nice, tastes alright, and does seem to keep my muscles from getting sore during endurance exercises.

Down four pounds since I started in earnest again. Took three weeks.

The liveable change is nice.

Quote from: Monster Dave on March 07, 2010, 11:09:29 AM
Today's ride was the most challenging with a 20mph head wind for most of the ride.

Been away from this thread for a while, but my bike racing motto (since adapted to my entire life) was Complain about headwinds, take credit for tailwinds...  

Quote from: triangleforge on March 17, 2010, 09:28:36 AM
Been away from this thread for a while, but my bike racing motto (since adapted to my entire life) was Complain about headwinds, take credit for tailwinds...  

Quote from: Monster Dave on March 17, 2010, 08:58:59 AM
And that my friend, is a good reason. 

One side note, you might try taking Gutamine - as a cyclist I use Cytomax a lot - it dissolves nice, tastes alright, and does seem to keep my muscles from getting sore during endurance exercises.

I'm probably better off cutting out my three daily fap sessions than spending a bunch on anything at GNC, but if Cytomax lets me do both....   

Quote from: somegirl on March 16, 2010, 04:18:37 PM
I prefer doing my squats one-legged, with a dumbbell in the opposite hand, so my back doesn't have to support so much weight.

an excellent alternative to conventional back squats is a goblet squat with a dumbbell held in front of you like you were holding a goblet with two hands. It's probably the easiest way to squat with proper biomechanics and technique quickly.