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    I just strained my rotator cuff. About 2 weeks in, can't lift for 4 more weeks. What adjustments should I make?

    @kenccj You're absolutely right. I'm still kicking myself for doing that.
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    I just strained my rotator cuff. About 2 weeks in, can't lift for 4 more weeks. What adjustments should I make?

    @dawn16 Thanks for the advice, the whole thing has me moody. I haven't missed the gym in years. What I THINK I did, and you're right I know better than to do this, is I think when I was pulling some of the heavier weight I failed to "set" my arms before pulling the lift up. Meaning I had slack...
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    I just strained my rotator cuff. About 2 weeks in, can't lift for 4 more weeks. What adjustments should I make?

    @dawn16 Yep. Saw a doctor. Confirmed pulled it deadlifting. It is debilitating, strained rotator cuff, 6 weeks off. Above average as far as my compound fall between Advanced and Elite for my age and weight class. And I do have form down, I'm not sure why the hostility from you given I'm just...
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    I just strained my rotator cuff. About 2 weeks in, can't lift for 4 more weeks. What adjustments should I make?

    @htb33rod Also - I've done some variation of the split I listed for 10+ years. Think it just caught up with me? I'm not asking to be smug, i absolutely don't want to re-injure myself.
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    I just strained my rotator cuff. About 2 weeks in, can't lift for 4 more weeks. What adjustments should I make?

    @grahamvanhellsing I plan on returning to the gym tomorrow and doing just that. It will keep me "on habit"
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    I just strained my rotator cuff. About 2 weeks in, can't lift for 4 more weeks. What adjustments should I make?

    To give some background: I've been lifting for about 12 years, I'm 42(M) and my compound lifts are well above average. I do a lot of barbell and dumbbell work and like to run as well. My split goes: Day 1 - Chest/triceps Rest day Day 2- Back/biceps Rest day Day 3 - Legs/shoulders Day 4 - 5k or...
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