Posted: 4/7/2013 2:12:36 PM EDT
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New Doc did a new patient exam, went over family history, etc... He did another hernia check and could not find one at all. Said I'm good to go as far as the gym is concerned, be careful, use good form, etc... So last week I started out light on the weight training, using the machines, my guess is that will help with the right form. I've been on the rowing machine quite a bit and I really like that piece of equipment. I'm going to look at either Starting Strength or 5/3/1 and start one of those programs. Which one would be best for a beginner? |
| You probably need to gradually rebuild/improve core strength, which is yet another reason to go with free weights. You want to see a strong core, forget about some underwear model on the cover of "Men's Health" who does 2,000 crunches a day. Look to guys who dead, squat, and press regularly with decent weight. |