I stopped Overhead Pressing and free Barbell Squatting

[Spray_resistant]

Weird, when I was recovering from a sciatica 10 years ago, I tried replacing barbell squats with the hack squat machine and THAT hurt my knees. Maybe I was doing something wrong, so I just took a break from squats altogether.

I been squatting all the time with the barbell for the last five years, but nothing too heavy. I never go more than 225 these days. I don't really deadlift anymore, but I do the trap bar every now and then. It's easier to maintain good form with the trap bar compared to a standard barbell.

I'm 41 now, so if I can't lift something for at least 8 reps, then I lower the weight. It's just not worth maxing out, if you really push yourself powerlifting then you have to eat so much and have a husky fat physique. I try to stick to 12-15 rep range. 20 for certain workouts for the smaller muscles, like biceps and tricep workouts.

As far as OHP, I never liked the barbell that much. I always do seated dumbbell presses or seated on the smith machine. Just easier on the lower back.

I love pull ups and bar dips. I like going to failure on those.

Now you're training like a middle aged man who cares!!

I suspect as we get around 60 we'll have to modify it again

[Spray_resistant]

Once I reach my senior years, I'll still train hard but I promise myself to not use the sink hand dryers to dry off my balls after showering.

Not sure why old farts do that.

I'm going to stand around nude in the locker rooms starting convos with young guys just to make them uneasy, I honestly think that is why old guys do it just to be a troll.

[OctoberRed]

Where did you pinch nerves? Mine are in the traps.

Do you do the machine overheads?

shoulders/neck - I believe I initially got them from shoulder expercises

[Spray_resistant]

shoulders/neck - I believe I initially got them from shoulder expercises

So similar area to me, maybe OHP is just a shit exercise who knows.

[OctoberRed]

So similar area to me, maybe OHP is just a shit exercise who knows.

I think the area just cant handle the weight over the years

[juggernaut666]

Your not supposed to lift over your head your the socket joints aren’t meant to go that direction and it ages you fast by grinding down bone and putting uneccessary stress on the body , never lifted over my head as a routine after age 14 , always git shoulder excercises elsewhere I never actually did shoulders primarily just benched and got most the size from heavy bag work outs , I used to also do a cycling machine for just arms fir years that can adjust difficulty back in high school days . Pressing over head as a routine was always a no no I knew this back in the 80”s even as a kid unfortunately many didn’t and I know tons opt guys with shoulder problems.

[Spray_resistant]

Your not supposed to lift over your head your the socket joints aren’t meant to go that direction and it ages you fast by grinding down bone and putting uneccessary stress on the body , never lifted over my head as a routine after age 14 , always git shoulder excercises elsewhere I never actually did shoulders primarily just benched and got most the size from heavy bag work outs , I used to also do a cycling machine for just arms fir years that can adjust difficulty back in high school days . Pressing over head as a routine was always a no no I knew this back in the 80”s even as a kid unfortunately many didn’t and I know tons opt guys with shoulder problems.

I didn't know, Its the only thing if done with frequency ends up with a minor injury, so I stopped. I'll use the seated machine just to maintain but have moved over to a great deal more body resistance based training. Just things like hanging from the pull up bar can aid you in maintaining a strong grip and forearms like bricks.

[OctoberRed]

I didn't know, Its the only thing if done with frequency ends up with a minor injury, so I stopped. I'll use the seated machine just to maintain but have moved over to a great deal more body resistance based training. Just things like hanging from the pull up bar can aid you in maintaining a strong grip and forearms like bricks.

resistance bands are great

[juggernaut666]

I didn't know, Its the only thing if done with frequency ends up with a minor injury, so I stopped. I'll use the seated machine just to maintain but have moved over to a great deal more body resistance based training. Just things like hanging from the pull up bar can aid you in maintaining a strong grip and forearms like bricks.

There’s many compound excercises to build stronger shoulders that don’t include any lifting over the head directly, I mainly do compound exercises I rarely target just one muscle unless it’s the tricep .

The stronger guy will usually be familiar with compound stuff , body sculpting is good but that’s more for looks using different muscles working together makes you stronger so for me there’s no such thing as poor technique the goal is to lift more weight or hold and or pull more weigh and doing strict lifts won’t cut it bc you don’t lift heavy objects and look if your using perfect form and technique you just want to be able to use your entire body getting the weight up or handling the weight ( like if you have to carry something heavy etc ) . Sometimes I’ll just use those resistance bands and machines and just do one arm pulls every which direction, and add static training where I just hold as much weight on the pulley machines in place .

[Omegamanic]

Been lifting since I was 11 continuously other than periods I was at the boxing gyms training and sparring....oh and that one year and a half I was married( don't recommend).

Recently I stopped squatting with a free barbell, it hurts my knees more than it benefits my legs so I switched to the hack squat machine, and it's much better.

I very recently stopped OHP with a free barbell and just used the machine after eventually an injury to my trap always occurs after a few months of doing it.

I deadlift but not super heavy anymore and with the barbell on the very bottom rung of the safety bar where the 45lb plate is just an inch and a half off the ground.

Doing a lot more pullups, dips, planks, putting the gym's gloves on for , and hitting the heavy and double-end bag.

Pretty much I revised my routine for a middle-aged man because you wanna stay fit and strong but gotta worry about injuries and preserving connective tissue.

Is anyone else doing the same?

Yes, many individuals adapt their workout routines as they age to prioritize joint health and injury prevention. It's important to listen to your body and make adjustments to your routine accordingly to ensure long-term fitness and well-being.