Help Unplanned cruise ?

[Scott Stevenson]

Hi Scott. Just finished up day 2 on my third week back after my longer than normal cruise due to vacation. After a rough start in terms of strength levels dipping substantially the good news is strength is on the upswing and I am so motivated to train which is what we want.

My issue is my joints are having non of it (Shoulder wise) they just don't feel 100% if you know what I mean. Signs that they haven't recovered as well as they should of considering the amount of time off.

I have this blast incorporated a lot more overhead work in an effort to increase strength and size here which may be the cause. I have had injuries in the past which has deterred me from hitting overhead pressing regularly so I have tended to opt for "easier moves" so to speak such as Side raises and Rear Delt work however I have found recently that I am finding it more and more difficult to progress on these with the exercises being so limited.

What would your strategy be in order to allow my joints to rest up and what are your thoughts on having to cruise at such an early stage ? Would it be wise to take a 1 week cruise (1/3 of blast)? Thanks in advance.


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Sounds to me like you're knowingly doing exercises that cause shoulder joint inflammation.

I'd fix your diet - reducing inflammation there.

Avoid exercises that cause pain in the joint, during and/or after training.

Evaluate (with a professional) your should joint - this is far beyond what I cover here as entire books are written on this topic and address whatever is going on there (cartilage issues, inflexibility., rotator cuff weakness, etc. ,etc, etc...)

During your cruises, you may have to maintain your shoulder joint integrity by doing pre-hab (preventative) exercises there, depending upon what your individual situation demands...

-S