BWF Primer Build-up Community Event: Day 8

[pmmg]

@dontdosadness I have been suffering from sciatica for a few months, and stopped working out because of it. I'm using this build up to make sure I don't reiterate the issue (pyriformis syndrome) as I start exercising again. I surfed the internet to find that glute bridges usually will not cause a problem, and can actually help it. However I haven't been able o find much info on squats. Any important things to focus on when squatting after recovering from pyriformis syndrome, or should I avoid squatting all together until the pain is completely gone?

 

[dawn16]

@dontdosadness Day 8 done! Doing box squats so I can prioritize form - the guide was super helpful!

 

[dontdosadness]

@dawn16 Very prudent idea! And well done!

 

[happymomx3]

@dontdosadness @captainnachos thanks for such an awesome primer. I’m having issues loading the squat guide from your site, getting “file not found”. Thanks!

 

[dontdosadness]

@happymomx3 Just a bug with the site permalink structure. Should be fixed now!

 

[karljrockwel]

@dontdosadness Yeah I did it... motivated for a brand new me

 

[dawn16]

@dontdosadness done!

 

[gooler]

@dontdosadness If I am pretty severely bowlegged (my feet point outward when I am standing normally), should I still try to follow the same guidelines on foot turnout, or is it ok to adjust that for my body? Keeping my feet turned out in that 10-15 degree range feels really unnatural for me.

 

[jason10101]

@dontdosadness Day 8 done!

 

[jennifarmer]

@dontdosadness Done. Had to go back to inverted push-ups on my last set. But I got it done and enjoyed a protein shake afterwards.

 

[4hisglorynotmine]

@jennifarmer if you had to go back to inclined push ups on your last set today you should probably only be doing inverted push ups. You should never be coming close to failing at whatever inclination you are at according to nick and if you are you shouldn't be at that inclination. Pushing yourself hard will come after the 2 weeks

 

[jennifarmer]

@4hisglorynotmine That's what I did. I'm glad I'm able to do at least 10 proper reps straight.

 

[truthsearcher63]

@dontdosadness Hi! I’m able to get my squats pretty close but not quite as far down as the examples showed without raising my heels. Should I work on my mobility to get all the way down before moving on?

 

[adesuyi]

@dontdosadness I think i went too hard at the start but i'm enjoying this a lot now! looking forward to what will i do next

 

[enfyre]

@dontdosadness Day 8 in the books!

 

[sovereignone]

@dontdosadness Oh yeah, with squats, I definitely feel constrained by my hip and ankle mobility! Can't get as low as Nick-E in the videos, but I'll do it as low as I can. My left knee clicks when I squat, I'll take it slow and see how that'll change.

Also, doing 11 incline push-ups in a row is a great feeling!

 

[vitalyocean]

@dontdosadness Just got to say 8 and realized that I hadn’t written anything yet. Thanks for this and giving me the kick in the pants to start something good for me

 

[nana7086]

@dontdosadness Completed day 8 here. I realized after the squats and glute bridges my thighs were shaking really bad when doing push-ups. I'm not sure why. Anyone else experiencing the same problem?

 

[mikula20117]

@dontdosadness Day 8 checkin finally!!

 

[ambi3333]

@dontdosadness day 8 check in, definitely need to improve my form on squats. Was also pushing myself too much on push ups i think, had a really hard time completing both sets