Powerlifting Injuries

[SouthernLord]

For my traps and nearly everything else I can't reach...I put a tennis ball in a sock, throw it over my shoulder and lean against a wall. It can bring tears to your eyes.

I always fly with it with me. I take the tennis ball out of the sock though, don't want customs thinking I'm bringing a weapon on the plane!

I use a tennis ball and my foam roller all the time. Mainly on my hips, piriformis, inner thigh/groin, scapula and any other tight spots. I have a lacrosse ball, but I haven't graduated to that level of self torture yet.

The best advice I can give is to be proactive. Stretch and do self myofascial release often and regularly. I think anyone who pushes the limit and lifts heavy will always have aches and pains. Just don't let those aches and pains turn into full blown injuries.

Here are two very useful links if anyone is interested....

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...fting/warm-up-your-hips-agile-8-a-631289.html

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/w...ibly-best-upper-body-warm-up-ever-630883.html

 

[needtogetaas]

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