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if its getting better, she must be doing something right.

I didnt get an MRI when I tore my leg, if you're all for saving money, ask yourself, or the practitioner, 'Does the treatment change?' The answer should be no, unless you need an operation, which is HIGHLY unlikely. They should be able to find the problem without getting a scan, muscle tear treatment is all the same - breakdown scar tissue, increase bloodflow, allow to heal, repeat. Learning more about the body, muscle groups, attachment points, referal pains etc. helps as well. Allows you to give the practitioner more of a detailed idea if you 'think' thats what might be causing the issue.

only suggestion I can make on squat is looking up Kelly starretts squat mobility videos. I used to do the same thing under heavy loads. My knee/knees will want to bow in if I don't activate properly out of the hole. I don't even think about what's on my back, have to concentrate on doing the motions every time.

Being generous it's only 12500kj

~600g average without sweet or white potatoes

I'll just sit and wait unitl next time, which will probably be within a week, of your change in mind about how you look or your diet.

Maybe you should try it, 'the silly fad', don't really, you might accidently get rid of that fat you dont like.

Pretty much how my workout has always been structured. I fill in an hour easily. It takes me 30-40mins to complete first movement.

I reckon that's a good idea.I dont think It's natural to the squat, you're not squatting any lower, you're just pushing your arse down. That's my guess. I'll let someone in the know answer.

as low as you can go and as low as you can go with correct technique differ vastly. going ATG and compromising form isn't a good thing. Even though you stretch etc. daily, do you feel you're making any significant progress? Maybe you need to review what you're doing if it isn't effective? Buy starting strength or something that explains technique in depth, that way you can refer to it whenever you're in doubt to coach yourself.

Foam roll, also use a ball to target areas more precisely.Think of treatment as something that's on going, not just when you're sore. Mobility issues from sitting at your desk all day, it's all something that should be addressed. The injury is usually the last straw. Look up Dr kelly starrets mobility videos on YouTube, or buy his book for $50, its something that will probably help you for years. Get working on the area to break up the scar tissue, it hurts, but helps in the end.

if it's still injured, you probably shouldn't be stretching it. You clearly need more treatment if you can't get rid of the pain/injury. Ive got ongoing treatment for the last 2-3 years for my left one as I decided it was time to get it fixed properly after 7yrs of avoiding any sport or running activity, carrying the pain/annoyance and pins and needles. I'm still recovering from my right tear in march, by recovering I mean I still source treatment, mainly maintenance as I'm purposely tearing and repairing them now (gym) plus mobility exercises and self massage an remedial. It adds up to a fair cost, but it's something I've invested a lot of time into as well, trying to learn better ways and prevention. I'm not advocating injuring yourself, but I sometimes feel like I do just that, I usually know when I've done something a little more than a strain, but I know what my limits are as I've had to deal with it for years now. I still deadlift when my hamstring group are feeling a bit sore from squats earlier in the week, usually makes them feel better afterwards.

yeah, Markos has already posted this in another thread.

and the whole adaption thing that's been explained before. it goes both ways. You and I about the same height, you exercise more often, I eat more to maintain a lighter weight.And no, its not a fast metabolism, I built it up. So when I choose to cut, I will still be eating around 2500kCal a day. Same explanation as the 93kg friend of mine example. He is 92kg eating 1000kCal a day more. Exercise is the same.

If you haven't worked it out from the multiple explanations now, to the multiple repeated questions then there is no point trying to explain it again.

I think your size is diet related, I also don't think you eat enough for what your size is though. But you aren't willing to change the one thing that can help you get your goals most. I think maybe your hobby should be your diet and your occasional consideration should be weights?

do you feel you have 10kg more muscle by doing weights?

I 100% agree with a lot of people don't put in enough to begin with.

1 more rep is always 1 more rep. no matter whether you feel it's piss weak or not.

So if they do two reps on Pre workout but only one without it, it's still effective... Therefore works. I agree, it's possibly in the mind, but if that's what makes them think and be able to do more it's working isn't it?

It wouldn't be a placebo if it didn't work. You said Pre trainers are a placebo. Therefore they do the job of making people think they are stronger/train harder. Therefore, no matter what the ingredient makeup is, it works in your 'they are a placebo' theory.

Nope, andogtr's, doesn't get on here much. It's a big precision turbo. Needs to upgrade intercooler as its dropping a fair bit across it. Was only running 36psi into it. Plans more like 50..

Placebos work, that's why they are called placebos.

People are running up to 30 on normal E85 with small twins these days.. Not sure on the specs, but 36psi was only a lowly boost.