Pyramid sets- yay or nay?
Pyramid sets used to be "the thing" years back, but I never see them mentioned anymore. Have they gone out of style for any specific reason? When are they ideal or not? I've always used them for my compound lifts, but I'm wondering if that's an old habit I should switch up for better efficiency. Love y'all as always 🫶
Joint pain
I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and experience knee pain during leg extensions, leg curls, squats, and even machine glute kickbacks. I'd love to know if you guys have any advice on the best ways to strengthen the muscles around my knees while also not putting them at risk. This is something I've talked with my Rheumatologist about, to which she replied I can do any excersise. I was possibly even wondering if you guys knew of any studies done on joint pain/RA and lifting. I'm newer to the gym and have been going consistently, I'm determined to strengthen myself and work towards my goals! Any advice?
Inflammation
Can you explain what inflammation is, exactly? Obviously I understand inflammation in general, like if my knee is swollen but there are so many people on social media who talk about foods that "cause inflammation" or products that "heal inflammation" and I don't understand what they are referencing. Is there some sort of chronic inflammation that can affect our internal organs? What does chronic inflammation do? is inflammation really triggered by certain foods? In general, I just don't understand what they are talking about.