Good info Andy. Thanks for doing this.

My understanding is that for inguinal hernias they usually are a result of a weakness in the abdominal wall which is often caused by a genetic defect. I've had 4 inguinal hernias myself - 2, 9, 40...

I have the bolted together Rogue bench. I believe it is the same bench as above but bolted instead of welded. The bolted bench is probably cheaper with the shipping. I also wanted the bolted as my...

I did this with my DL recently and it worked well. I will probably try it for my other lifts at some point.

I would drag my girlfriend/partner to a camp if there was one in the Chicago area. Hell I might even go again.

Check your squat form. If your knees are sliding forward at the bottom this may result in some knee pain. Also make sure you're hitting your depth. As Marlin suggested the knee sleeves are nice. ...

First step should be to try and rehab it through stretching and specific exercises. I agree watching your posture is important. Check out http://www.mobilitywod.com/ and search for shoulders or...

Agree on the microloading. My partner has used this even on the squat and deadlifts, increasing by a pound or two at a time. I actually admire how she has done this. Also she has recently changed...

No you are not too old for linear progression. As Karl mentioned it could be a recovery issue. My partner, a 53 yo female, progressed in the back squat from 45 lb to 160 for 3 sets of 5 over...

Good info Kenny. Progress has slowed in my deadlift recently and I've been giving consideration to changing to sumo style as I am tall, 6'4", with long legs.

The Plush Horse is still there. Palos Heights, Palos Park, Palos Hills - it can get confusing

Mike - nice pull. Very inspirational. I have been wondering if I've been pushing it too hard lately and needed to drop the weight back a bit but you've convinced me to keep moving forward.

Your other lifts are still on LP? If so I think what you're doing is a good first step. The other option is to drop the light day and squat 2x/week. I had good luck in running the Greyskull LP...

I have the same rack and also have thought about adding some holes - probably one hole between the two existing holes. I have no doubt the rack is strong enough for this. Having said this I don't...

I second this.

I agree, good info. Thanks for doing this. Gives me a plan going forward.

I'm going through a similar situation. I was unable to workout for about 5 months last year due to a motorcycle accident (scaphoid fracture, ankle fracture) and then a hernia repair. Finally able...

Interesting and inspiring as you said. Thanks for sharing.

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Here are links to a foam roller that I've been using...

I had an inguinal hernia repair with mesh (laproscopic) in mid-October. Doctor's advice was to do nothing for 4 weeks. He actually gave me the thumbs up after 3-1/2 weeks but to take it easy at...