Originally Posted by Doublebase

do you warm-up?

Originally Posted by lnvanry

that's the way I've always trained (8-20reps), and I've never gotten injured...Are your injuries in your joints?

As much as we hate to hear it, it could be the gear.

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

It might be but I do low dose Test 400-500mg a week and EQ or Deca and they both help collegen synthsis and aid the tendons and ligaments..I really think at my age it is the 3-5 rep shit I was doing.

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

I have run into too many injuries this past 6 months, I use good form and am far from overtraining. The only thing I can think of is the low reps and heavy weight is too much for my body. What are your opinions on high rep work (12-15) and not training to failure???? Will this really be better for avoiding training injuries or is it just BS?

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Yes, I do a 10 minute cardio warmup then 3-4 sets of light weights before I hit it hard.

Originally Posted by Robert DiMaggio

do you change things up at all, either weekly or every 6-8 weeks, or do you always go heavy? if it is the latter I could see injuries occuring especially if you are over 30.

Originally Posted by P-funk

you could do a better warm up. some sort of dynamic warm up that gets everythign moving and increases core and local muscle endurance would be more effective then just a 10min. cardio routine and light warm up sets. Also, you may want to look into the foam roller and working on your muscle Fascia prior to workout to help loosen up the tissue of the area(s) you are about to work. Stretching after the workout is also important.

Originally Posted by ForemanRules

Like what??? Do you have links or examples of these warmups?
I was also thinking about swiming 2x a week....think it would be a good stretching workout plus some good cardio.