Wow...this is embarrassing.

Belonged to one for years and didn't use it nearly enough to justify the astronomical fees. Thinking about shopping around and finding a new one for the new year. You'd think a town as rich in history in this sport would have a slew of options...not the case. :verysad

 

Thanks for your perspective. I know she was just doing her job, at the time it just stung...a little emasculating to have a girl tell you to review your training methods, you know?

 

I'm supposed to withdraw from intensive activity until meeting with the physical therapist; first rehab appt isn't until the 21st. So I'm anticipating being out of the gym until at least next year...maybe not even in January. :conf

 

Yeah. Wake-up call, this. :yep

That's my problem, too independent. Even back when I was a member of a boxing club, the trainers had to hunt me down and drag me in the ring for one-on-one time and to work the pads. Not because I didn't want to, just wasn't proactive in getting their attention. Not really shy even...just never interrupted them to beg for time like most others would (seemed like the obnoxious thing to do), just stayed off to the side doing my own thing until they noticed that this kid had been hanging around for hours and was turning blue working the heavybag and were like "Hey...okay, c'mere...". And way before that, when I had a personal trainer at the regular gym we just went through the motions using all the machines but I never asked questions, just mimicked everything he showed me and of course the complex and fast-paced routines (different every time...damn sheisters) didn't sink in. I don't know what my problem is. Hardwired to want to figure things out on my own. Probably not smart in the realm of fitness.

 

So, winding down my rehab now. Clearance to return to full gym activities expected next week (and registration at a nice cheap boxing club probably shortly thereafter).

My curl form was definitely off - elbows were jutting out and I was "substituting" with the wrong muscles.

In addition to the inflammation of my AC joint, the other main issue that the therapist identified that probably caused a lot of my problems is major tightness in three areas: my lats and pecs (both extremely sore to the touch when she jabbed a thumb into them or even massaged more than lightly with her fingers) and in my upper traps which she says I overuse to compensate a lot instead of squeezing my shoulderblades together (but most people do) and which she wants me to avoid using as much as possible moving forward.

I guess the bad news is that my posture (very pushed forward) and overall upper body tightness is worse than she's ever seen. A lot of tension carried up there. The good news is that my joint flexion (particularly in my elbows, which bend to even lower than a 180 degree angle when held out straight), coordination, and natural strength are all studly so doing the exercises to get this stuff fixed was a breeze.

What are some good specialized boxing training tips to keep the whole shoulder area nice and safe?

 

Thanks. :thumbsup

Yeah, most of the sessions have been low-weight high-rep sets.

 

Good, because they're all sleaze in my experience. :yep