#health

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storm verge
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okay im working on it now but ill give it a look as well, thanks man

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haha thats cool they even give you lil suggestion meals lol

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it fits the macros i calculated pretty well tho, now just need a gym to open PepeHands

worthy cloud
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where do you live @storm verge ?

mental mantle
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is 34cm a good sens to help not get tendinitis? (already fixed my posture because hand was hurting and apparently that helps)

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or should i stick w 45cm

hollow lion
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just do the hand stretched before playing and don't play excessive amounts

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from what i've heard using more arm than wrist will ease pressure from your wrist but I'm not sure about it

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34 cm is good imo

meager ore
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I've been taking a break for a while to help my hand recover

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well not a while, it's only been a day but does it usually take more than a day?

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it still feels like it'll snap even while playing league

pale parcel
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ye take longer

meager ore
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how do I speed it up

clear sigil
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rest is key, i used my left hand to move the mouse for 2 weeks while i was recovering from my wrist injury

meager ore
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looks like I'll be using my gpw again

pale parcel
fading falcon
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ive noticed quite recently im finding it hard to focus on the screen, i dont know how to explain it well but its like i cant focus on a single image like last night i was watching football and i was struggling to focus on the ball as it was being passed about, is there anything i can do to try and fix this

brittle lion
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Is it possible to extend your wrist's maximum turning angle?

storm verge
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@worthy cloud sorry to get back to you so late but wisconsin

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I use my campus gym cause its free

violet swan
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How do I stop from being constantly tired

zenith rapids
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proper sleep schedule

violet swan
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i have proper sleep schedule but still tired

thorny dew
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Drink water, get sun in the morning

limpid nimbus
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being active helps me wake up

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go for a run or something

meager ore
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Why can I hear little pops in my joints

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I’m not even purposefully cracking them

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My wrist seems stiff too

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I only spent like four hours today playing kvks so

dull trail
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playing kovaak's for 4 hours sounds like a contender for the cause

meager ore
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It doesn’t sound too bad though

toxic flume
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are the health benefits of having my monitor far from me large? I cannot get used to it and it seems unnatural.

winter summit
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hmm I used the meal planner and got the plan what I'm basically having rn

burnt goblet
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I have swelling on my middle joint on my pinky from switching to fingertip for a couple weeks. I use a ul2 can this be because I’m gripping my mouse too tightly? I know the mouse Is small but I don’t think it’s too small for me

graceful pine
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My resting heartrate is 69.

wanton inlet
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What do you guys think about standing and playing games?

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Are there any health improvements compared to sitting?

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And performance benefits

worn sonnet
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I think

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Just sit with correct posture

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I'm no health guru

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But that seems logical

storm verge
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standing is just fine if you want to and are comfortable but like krascsi said just sit with proper posture and youll be fine

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but standing is great for bloodflow and stretching in general so go for it if you have an adjust able desk

dull void
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@fading falcon maybe try taking a break or getting more sleep or something? That has happened to me a few times when im feeling burnt out, tired or distracted.

zenith rapids
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thought this vid was cool

violet swan
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any people

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experts on nutrition?

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nvm i found the health doc

arctic moat
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@violet swan Don't think we have actual experts, but just people with experience and collected knowledge

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ATM at least

violet swan
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expert was a relative term

arctic moat
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Unless @wraith wolf has

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Fair enough

storm verge
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do you guys rest your forearms on your arm chair and have the other bit on your desk? @worthy cloud

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or do you guys just put the chair arms slightly under the desk to rest forearm on desk?

worthy cloud
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Personally I dont have arm rests on my chair

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But that's for guitar playing

storm verge
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Ye i think arm rests are weird tbh. Maybe ill remove them

jolly kiln
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@meager ore sounds like tendonitis maybe?

meager ore
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I hope not lol

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It is however stiff

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And my hand feels tender sometimes

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Not too much pain either

winter abyss
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wrist brace is good

meager ore
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Is there a way to make an at home ice pack or something

worthy coyote
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supposedly you can make one with a ziploc bag filled 3/4 full with 2 parts water 1 part rubbing alcohol

brittle lion
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I have a weird feeling in my forearm somewhat close to my wrist. Is this a symptom of carpal tunnel?

tender inlet
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how do I stop being tired? even sleeping 8 - 10 hours a night ? when I see enemies I ignore them and i die , idk why

pulsar pelican
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I feel you on that one

zenith rapids
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id say quarantine is affecting us all. before quarantine i got way less sleep but was more active

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i had more energy

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now i sit at home all day and still feel tired after sleeping for 12 hrs

fickle juniper
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quarantine got my mental boomed too ggs

opal kernel
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oh same tho fr, this isn't just during quarantine but I'm just perpetually tired even tho I get enough sleep. It's not like super tired but still noticable, worse on some days

dull void
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Could be depression. Or some sort of sleeping disorder causing you not to get good sleep, like sleep apnea or narcolepsy.

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@meager ore late but if you have any frozen bags of food like peas or whatever you can use that

meager ore
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Thanks

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How long should I be wearing a wrist brace for

clear sigil
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@meager ore i can only speak for personal experience here but i wore mine for 4 days and didnt play any games for 10 days following that

meager ore
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Hmm okay

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Thanks Viscose

clear sigil
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Gl with the injury man, hopefully it heals fast

meager ore
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Thank you peepoHeart

hallow axle
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any advice for trigger finger?

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kinda hurts however i started to play with middle finger on lmb lol

winter summit
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FeelsRainMan I can't wait for my new glassese

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my eyes can't see shit after the kvk grind

violet swan
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^if kovaak is boring for you it might actually be a good thing lmao

coral halo
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Fellas whenever i take deep breaths i feel sharp pain in my heart is this normal

violet swan
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fkn no

zenith rapids
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@coral halo that does happen to me occasionally

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does it happen a lot for you

coral halo
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not a lot

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like it has maybe happened 3 times last 2 months

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and it doesnt last long

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only time it lasted long was just now

zenith rapids
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yeah also happens to me like once or twice a month

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usually happens after getting up while laying down for me

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like a sharp pain in my side and when i try to take deep breath

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it hurts as well

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we should prolly get that checked out tho

violet swan
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Why does my keyboard shoulder hurt after like 2 hours of playing Fortnite

uneven pebble
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any tips on dry eye?

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@violet swan because in fortnite you need to do a lot of movements and very fast ones at that. edits and building will hurt a lot especially in very low sens

violet swan
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buts its in my left shoulder (keyboard shoulder)

warm flare
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Im not sure if this the right channel to ask this but how do I get rid of forearm friction without having to raise my forearm up off my desk? i have tried everything arm sleeves etc but aiming for a while for me has been a struggle because of the friction i always play with idk if its cause my forearm gets super hot really fast or something else any tips?

uneven pebble
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Maybe try a higher sens?

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@warm flare

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that will definitely help w/ friction

warm flare
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@uneven pebble but i like to play low sens i can hit my shots more and be more precise idk if i want to try a higher sens

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do you deal with friction at all?

limpid nimbus
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if i workout while at a caloric deficit will that mean i get leaner without bulking or gaining mass?

uneven pebble
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Not really, I play on 54cm/360 and never had an issue with friction, With lower sens you will logically miss less shots because there is more room for error. Obviously it is up to you if you want lower sens or more comfort. The plus side of having a higher sens is that you are more accurate when you go back to lower sens, and is better for practicing mouse control.

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@warm flare

zenith rapids
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finally got some physical activity after sitting at home for 5 months

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got to play some basketball

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i knew i was gonna be rusty

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but holy

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it’s like i was playing for the first time

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and my stamina is so shit now

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used to play like 2-3 hrs every night no problem and now i got tired after 15 mins and could barely breathe after an hour

wild grove
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ye my stamina is so shit

meager ore
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Fish is good for stamina

zenith rapids
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i eat fish occasionally

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but it’s rlly the no physical activity

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that has fucked me

opal kernel
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@limpid nimbus that depends on a few things, it depends on how much fat (energy reserves) you already have, if ur new to lifting, how much protein you eat, what kinda workout. Also I've heard it's just more efficient to bulk then cut instead of lean bulk, but you do you.

snow ivy
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how does codeine mdma and weed affect aiming

split nymph
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I hope this is the right type of channel for me to post this hold on

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Have to do this to gain weight. Gonna be scary

zenith rapids
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how do i tell if i jammed my finger or if i fractured it

pale parcel
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you tell by going to the doctor

glass mesa
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Ok so i have been timing the amount of time i have been playing on my computer today and so far its been around 15-16 hours. I have been doing this all year since i dropped out

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I am addicted to video games and i need help

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I have been gaming so much and its hurting me

eternal dock
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Same

glass mesa
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I cant think straight, my memory is shit i cant remember stuff from literally seconds ago and i feel fatigued

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@eternal dock did you drop out of school?

eternal dock
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I'm 25.

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No

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you should probably get more sleep wndn

glass mesa
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I am 16

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wtf

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I cant say my condition?

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I have asper gers so i have social anxiety and get really obsessed on things thats why i play 16 hours a days

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why is that a banned word

limpid nimbus
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If say consciously know that your on too much and like set a timer on your phone for like 8 hours and once it’s over do something else except technology for the rest of the day

opal kernel
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i think its important to actually replace that time with something else tho, otherwise it'll be really hard to stop urself from coming back on the pc or something

dull trail
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how do I position lumbar support?

weak oxide
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@glass mesa you need 2ndary hobby or just try go out for a walk often I know it hard this time a day but it will help.

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also consult help if you need it. And try to have like 1 day or minimize as much just not playing at all(or even not using computer)

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It is hard but if you start doing it you feel better imo because 16hrs a day is not healthy

celest hollow
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I play at about 35cm/360. I've noticed that training certain scenarios that have a lot of high vertical movement, my elbow will come up off my desk as I move my mouse up, which probably isn't good in terms of ergonomics. I could probably increase my sensitivity to something in the 30-32cm/360 range and it'll keep my from raising my elbow as I move my mouse forward. Don't really want to change sens, but for health reasons maybe I should. What do you think?

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Or maybe my desk is too high and my default mouse position should be with my elbow a little closer to my body

hollow lion
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you have your entire arm on your desk up to your elbow wtf?

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that in itself doesn't sound right to me

hollow olive
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If you are shrugging your shoulder to keep that elbow up, then maybe raise your chair height but otherwise just let your arm glide around

celest hollow
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@hollow lion My forearm is on my desk, but if I move my mouse forward a certain distance as my arm straightens my elblow lifts and my forearm comes off the desk. Higher sens would obviously make it so I could look straight up by moving my mouse a shorter distance and keep my forearm on my desk for more of the vertical range.

mortal ledge
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I think so @wheat valve . Chairs make a big difference. When I aimtrain in my gfs ergo chair and have solid back support it feels 100x better than the dining chair I use at home 😂

wheat valve
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yeah i need to invest in a good chair

mortal ledge
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Idk if this is the channel for it but I pulled 220kg deadlift for a PR today by accidentally loading on 25’s instead of 20’s

winter abyss
violet swan
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hey yes i have food problem

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basically everytime i eat something, anything

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i have this really stupid sense of guilt

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send help pls

thorny dew
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are you overweight?

violet swan
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i don't think so

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for a frame of reference if you looked at me

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you wouldn't see my gut

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through my shirt

thorny dew
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Are you scared of being overweight or eating unhealthy?

violet swan
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yeah

thorny dew
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eating unhealthy or being scared?

violet swan
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being scared

thorny dew
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So you are eating healthy and you are scared of being overweight

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correct?

violet swan
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yeah mostly

thorny dew
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hmmm Im not a professional at psychology, maybe somebody else is, maybe ask a therapist if its too bad

violet swan
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ight

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tyty

thorny dew
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npnp

violet swan
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When I am playing my forearm gets really sore rubbing against my mousepad and desk, what’s a fix for this

arctic moat
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Stretching and/or use long sleeves or a sports / compression sleeve

violet swan
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Stretching and/or use long sleeves or a sports / compression sleeve
@arctic moat Thanks, btw I got of stupid 10cm 😂

wanton inlet
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Are my joints in my fingers and wrist supposed to ache a lot after doing an hour of aim training

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Cause it Kinda hurts ngl

hexed lily
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Are you tensing really hard?

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I do get some aching above my thumb due to how I grip my mouse at times and some lighter aching if I claw really aggresively for long periods of time (generally doing ts scenarios)

wanton inlet
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I think; but I’m not exactly cognitively aware of it while training; I just noticied aches and pain in joints

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Yeah it flared up while doing pat target switch

violet swan
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guys anyone have experience with cubitla tunnel syndrome? As in ulnar nerve problem

violet swan
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i have it for a long time, its because of extensive mouse usage, and working out a lot, I can understand, and my doc always says, if i want it to not happen, i should not use my arm at all, so thats irrelevant, but i do use some inflammatory pills, some pills for muscle relaxing and some massage, thats all good, but sometimes the pain and numbness are unbearable and i cannot ask my doc, because she is like, either dont use your arm or have a surgery. So have you guys found anything useful?

worn sonnet
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any method to train longer without injuries/pain? progressive overload, or anything?

wanton inlet
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Train longer per day? Try taking more breaks in between set intervals, like every hour of training you do, you rest for 10-15 minutes, then continue

eternal dock
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Relax and don't tense up

violet swan
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my arm

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is stuck on table

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bcs im sweating

thorny dew
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+1

meager ore
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Where are you feeling the tingling

dull trail
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might just be cut off blood circulation

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unless the tingling's in your hands

worthy cloud
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yeah that's possibly the start of something like carpal tunnel

undone lily
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I woke up 2 days ago with pain on back of hand near the thumb, when i turn my hand in (towards body) i get pain. Mainly feels stiff around thumb area and index finger

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at the start i had pain when i wasn't using it

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that's gotten better though, but the pain when turning my hand is still just as bad

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any ideas on what it is?

worthy cloud
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could've over worked it or pulled it somehow

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some kind of RSI

sand jackal
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Does anyone powerlift?

violet swan
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i do

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i cannot say i am elite, but i do

sand jackal
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How is it you approach increasing the weight? and also what rep-set ranges do you normally aim for

eternal dock
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5x5 is solid

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Usually sets of 3-5 is optimal for strength but personally I like the 6-8 range

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Best advice I have is work on perfecting form for longterm gains

sand jackal
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Hmm okay, I am currently doing 6-8 ranges and pyramiding the weight because I'm trying to get back up to what I was lifting before quarantine, but I've been enjoying it so was contemplating trying to actually focus on pushing weight as appose to muscle definition

eternal dock
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Honestly diet makes a huge difference i went on a powerbuilding diet and shot up in weight pretty quickly just make sure your covering everything and it does take a long time unfortunately

violet swan
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5x5 is good for beginner i guess, because for me it would be too much volume, I generally do 3x5, then change it to 5x3, then maybe even 3x2.(setsxreps) also for powerliftin i never do pyramid, especually increasing the weight, maybe you can do reverse pyramid it is goodbut i never liked normal one.

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And about weight please check RPE, when it is about strenhgt you should aim for RPE7-9 depending on your day

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btw RPE 7 means, when you finish you reps, you could have done 3 more, RPE8 is like you chould have done 2 more, RPE 9,5 is like the max you can do, but on the safe side, RPE10 is kind of the physical limit which you shouldnt test

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That is the best work plan for me, because you can never increase 1kgs at every single wo, sometimes you can be sleepless, sometimes you can be sick, with RPE, you can always push and get a consistent workout and never think about the weights(of course i write them but the main thing is how you feel).

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and as @eternal dock said the most important thing is perfect form, weight will come eventually. I mean whatever you do, the weight will increase, so do not thinkg about it, just rest enough, eat enough, do your squats like a book.

eternal dock
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And don't skip accessory work for imbalance

violet swan
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but it comes later mate, when he can add like 5kgs every session to squat no need for any accessory.

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basic A/B wo is enough for solid 3-4 moths

sand jackal
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Okay I guess I'll stop pyramiding for now and just try lower sets/reps at higher RPE on some days and lower RPE with rather 3x6 or 5x3 depending on how I feel

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Thanks for the help though guys it means a lot

violet swan
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of course :)

fresh lake
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Im having a lot of pain in my butt, I feel like its my tail bone. Could that mean I need a better chair?

winter abyss
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get up and walk sometimes

zenith rapids
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anyone know why i would have slight discomfort in my left hand metacarpal area but my right hand is fine

fresh lake
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@winter abyss after how long?

winter abyss
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Once an hour is good

eternal dock
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Handpain and some wrist pain but on the masters grind rn

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Think sitting my hand in ice water would help?

worthy cloud
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Possibly but its best to just take a few days off

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@zenith rapids maybe its how you're planting your wrist for wasd

eternal dock
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Yeah ik I'm like 1 point off on a few scens so I just need like 1-3 days

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I was only 1 off of 1 but the update and all Pepo_hmm

zenith rapids
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@worthy cloud most likely my posture isn’t too great due to my current laptop setup so my arm is at an angle

weak oxide
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@zenith rapids you use laptop keyboard?

zenith rapids
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yes

weak oxide
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ye it actually make thing harder imo

zenith rapids
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true nothing i can rlly do

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just wondering if it’s something srs

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like if i should stop for few days

weak oxide
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ye probably get a separate keyboard is nice too imo

zenith rapids
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ye sadly i don’t got any extra usb ports on my laptop lmfao

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taken up by mouse and laptop cooler

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and i gotta use usbs pretty frequently

weak oxide
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fair enough

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laptop cooler dont have any extra ports neither?

zenith rapids
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nope

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just plugs into laptop usb

weak oxide
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ye that a hard one but ye it hard using laptopkeyboard with laptop cooler imo

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because i used one back in the day

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your left hand too elevated

zenith rapids
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yup

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xd

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pretty scuffed

weak oxide
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that is hard student life right there

zenith rapids
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yessir

weak oxide
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but ye your laptop cooler not even tilt so it make thing really hard

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i think this is not good for the long run so you seriously need to invest for a splitter or something imo

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just for the cooler and a keyboard

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but the space and eyes sight come at a problem....

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probably not that bad i suppose but ye your laptop screen gonna be so far away

zenith rapids
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yeah true ig my best option is to just start saving for pc lol

worthy cloud
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Thats rough lol

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I had a similar setup for CS:S back in the day

tidal sleet
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is unconsciously tensing my hand while aim training a bad habit?

shut pulsar
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Dont know if this is the appropiate channel to ask this question, but is it normal for my aim to be more shaky when its cold and my hands are cold?

worthy cloud
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Yes its normal @shut pulsar

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Depends how had the tension is @tidal sleet

tidal sleet
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my hand just goes solid and I start click very hard

worthy cloud
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You should probably practice not doing that

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Might see better scores

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And less likely to hurt yourself

river egret
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Is there an explanation on why sometimes on the vrt test I get less than 100ms on the first try, but then I get a significantly higher score? I usually average 160-180 when Im not that tired

zenith rapids
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less than 100 is physically impossible so u were prolly pre clicking

river egret
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thanks for answer

snow ivy
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How does weed affect aim @worthy cloud

worthy cloud
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uh

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I'm not sure, never tried it

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I'd assume it'd slow your reflexes a bit

zenith rapids
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kevin is a clean boy 😼

snow ivy
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Im not talking about playingwhole your on it

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But does using it hinder learning or anything

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ur the коваакс doc not me

zenith rapids
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i would assume it would limit your aim improving abilities

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and decrease the effectiveness of training

worthy cloud
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I'm sure there have been studies on how it affects your learning process

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I just haven't looked into the subject much

lusty river
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What are proper ergonomics?

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I’m not sure where I should adjust my chair too

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If I keep my arms at 90*, my feet don’t touch the floor

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If I make them touch the floor, my arms must reach higher onto the desk.

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And should I be using the arm rests? I’m trying to prevent carpal tunnel and other injuries so I’m trying to stay healthy ergonomically

worthy cloud
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I don't personally use arm rests

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But i probably would if I didn't play guitar in my chair

storm verge
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no but it helps keep your head positioned right at least for me

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i didnt like arms on my chair its so weird having arm half on like that

rough wigeon
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the right side of my palm hurts sometimes when I'm playing, but I don't think I add any extra unecessary pressure.

thorny dew
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take breaks

wraith wolf
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I’m sorry for being absent guys, I’ve been going through some personal issues over the past few weeks I’m happy to answer your guys questions now

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It’s probably the shape of your mouse and grip/ hand size just take frequent breaks and you’ll adjust if it continues you might want to look into getting a comfortable mouse suited for you grip style and hand size @rough wigeon

zenith rapids
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@wraith wolf hey man its glad to see you back. i hope you are ok now and everything is sorted out. we missed you 🙂

lusty river
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In claw grip, how hard should I be gripping the mouse? Also, should my elbow be on the table, floating in the air, or be on the arm rest?

wraith wolf
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How ever tight youre comfortable with without causing pain it’s personal preference. Your arm should also be resting either on your desk or arm rest without your shoulder being shrugged.

violet swan
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during my routines I like to do various exercises after finishing scenarios

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upper-body exercises usually fuck up my aim for some reason

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assuming because it gets blood flowing + i build a tolerance to weight

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is there any better way to go about it?

thorny dew
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I guess dont do upper body or just less

violet swan
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If all i do for a work out is do 5 front flips in the morning and a few more through out the day is that fine? btw its on a trampoline

eternal sail
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Is it more beneficial to breathe in then out or out then in?

winter abyss
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in what context???

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just breathe

eternal sail
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I forget how to sometimes

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Am I doing it in the wrong order?

winter abyss
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how does it matter which one it is

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unless you're talking about breathing during workouts?

worthy cloud
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Have you tried breathing out and in at the same time @eternal sail

winter abyss
eternal sail
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Yes but air traffic collides

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Causes delays

worthy cloud
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@violet swan if you mean for cardio the thing that matters is your heart rate

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Keep your heart rate elevated for a specific amount of time

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Depends on your goals

upper folio
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herman miller is like the noctua of ergonomic chair isn't it?

zenith rapids
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i wouldn’t say noctua

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cause noctua isn’t overpriced

pearl elk
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herman miller seems more like custom hardline tubing water cooling

upper folio
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i see!

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maybe i should have phrased used herman miller from craiglist

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Should I add a memory foam to my chair? my butt is always sore after a long session

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and i do stretch and move now and then (like every 40min or more)

strange coral
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aeron best chair

weak oxide
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My elbows and body are around 100 degree to the table is it optimal

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Shoulder are not really shrugged

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Slightly elevated

violet swan
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gaming chair?

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what chair is best?

halcyon nest
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Dont buy gaming chair

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Look for ergo chairs for offices

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Do your research though I recently bought an office chair from those big office furniture sites nd the chair sucked balls

violet swan
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actually if something has a name gaming it is waste of money, for example lets look at the headphones, if it says gaming from a gaming peripherals company, it means, its inside is 5 dollars, and they used some software to give you the illusion of its being 7.1 OMG sound with some built in sound equalizer which is totally wordless and it will cost a LOT! instead just buy 5 dollars piece or buy something like sennheiser and some headphone amps with it then it will be awesome again. same about chairs, if you really want something amazing, but herman miller chairs, yes they are good, comfortable, on the 2nd hand market they are cheap. If not, go to ikea, try some, and buy the one you like.

pearl elk
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Except for mice and some keyboards

upper folio
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Mouse yes

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Keyboard, just go for a mech pepega

pearl elk
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Emphasis on "some". Only a few mech keyboards actually care about debounce & latency. Apex Pro TKL & Wooting ones starting to use hall effect switches which are pretty good. But if you don't care about latency and stuff just grab a decent mech.

upper folio
#

wait

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I,ve never taken consideration latency on a mech

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now im worried about my hardware...

pearl elk
#

(This is probs wrong chat to think about this lol)

upper folio
#

True

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mhmm

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So do you eat healthy @pearl elk

pearl elk
#

Barely lol hbu

upper folio
#

I do

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i dont guilt trip over process food tho

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and i'm bulking so im in the perfect situation

meager ore
#

Yo you guys think this would help?

silver otter
#

i have questions yo

#

i have migraines often and i’m pretty sure i get nauseous and feel like i’m about to puke after the migraines and this feeling won’t go away for like 3-4 days anyone have an idea what it could be

#

@ me responding plz thank u

hallow estuary
#

have you been sleeping well @silver otter

dusk swift
#

Is this the correct height for the arm reset

silver otter
#

i got home from boxing and felt a migrane coming so i went to bed around 10

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woke up at around 12 and stayed up till 4 then had to wake up at 7

worthy cloud
#

looks right @dusk swift

dusk swift
#

@worthy cloud what about monitor height

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This is from eye level

worthy cloud
#

hm

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might wanna raise it a little

#

if it's too low you'll hurt your neck or be slouching

dusk swift
#

how high

worthy cloud
#

the top of the monitor should be about at eye level when you're sat up straight

dusk swift
#

like the very top?

worthy cloud
#

yea

dusk swift
#

not the screen?

worthy cloud
#

top of the display

#

something like this

#

I have mine closer than that

silver otter
#

kevin you know anything bout me

worthy cloud
silver otter
#

:hmmmm:

#

this stomach thing actually driving me crazy

worthy cloud
#

a little nausea after a hard workout is normal

#

if you're not in shape or haven't been working out as much recently

dusk swift
#

i play so much better when i sit up

worthy cloud
#

but bad migraines and stuff that lasts 3-4 days isn't normal @silver otter

dusk swift
#

but i didnt think my monitor height was causing me to slouching

worthy cloud
#

probably ask your doctor about it

silver otter
#

its not a migrane that lasts 3-4 its my fucking stomach

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every time i eat feels like im gonna puke it back up

#

only happens after migranes tho which is weird

dusk swift
#

@silver otter

#

oh

silver otter
#

what

dusk swift
#

that happens to me

#

when im about to get a mirgrane

#

i feel like im gonna puke

#

then when i get the mirgrane

#

i throw up

silver otter
#

sucks

prisma blade
#

Is the racer gaming chair on Amazon good?

#

Its like 160-180

#

Worth a buy?

wraith wolf
#

ergonomic chairs would be better than a racer chair im sure there are better options for around that price point

prisma blade
#

ah okl

hidden minnow
#

Yeah you don’t need too have gaming in the name

#

Ergo office chairs are pretty much the same thing for way less

dull void
#

ergo is way better than gaming chairs

#

gaming chairs are kind of banking on the cool race car aesthetic

#

that doesn't really make sense for gaming purposes

#

because race seats are designed for the specific purpose of cars

zealous pivot
#

Gaming chairs actually are dogshit though, not even playing.

#

They aren't bad, perse

#

But you're usually overpaying for a lot of useless features

stone thunder
#

I need help with RSI

#

I currently feel symptoms of rsi on my right hand

#

and I'm wondering what to do so that it wouldn't get worse than what it is right now

#

my right hand feels numb and tingly most of the time and feels weak as well

meager ore
#

You should for sure take a break then

#

Im experiencing the same thing as well kind of

#

Its better to stop immediately before it gets even worse

#

Also dont skip out on going to the doctor if you can

#

Maybe @wraith wolf can help if hes on

weak oxide
#

@sterile minnow try to stretch before playing and inbetween session you night tense your muscle too much.

#

Also do you stretch when you do the lifting

clear sigil
#

@stone thunder jin covered most of it, just stop playing for around 2 weeks and identify what the issue is. Is it the tendon along your right index finger or your actual wrist? if its the tendon, use the mouse with your left hand for like 4-5 days and if symptoms continue for another week or so after that see a doctor. In the meantime you can buy some voltaren gel which will help with the pain for a bit

stone thunder
#

I dont really feel pain on my right hand (currently) it just feels numb since last night after i grinded a few scores

clear sigil
#

well thats good to hear, id still give it a break for a few days and be a bit cautious when you start playing again

stone thunder
#

Anything to keep in mind after the 2 weeks?

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I'd rather just take precautions next time than risking injury again

clear sigil
#

take consistent breaks when playing kovaaks and do wrist stretches often

stone thunder
#

Thank you very much, i'll keep that in mind

clear sigil
#

no worries man, take care

fickle bloom
#

im going back to being a tea boy because i hate how coffee and energy drinks makes me feel. some green tea or black tea makes me just as energized but not as jittery

dreamy stump
#

Got good sleep last night and today I had major improvements

#

Who would have thought....

violet swan
#

The video is oriented towards calisthenics though so I'm not so sure

balmy fox
#

do i keep training even when my arm is fatigued from yesterday ?

hidden minnow
#

id say probably not. you wont get much out of training on a fatigued arm anyway @balmy fox

solar crane
#

Depending on what you mean by fatigued. Training again the next day is unlikely to lead to any issues so feel free to do it if you want to.

untold quail
#

how would i reset my sleep schedule?

violet swan
#

There isn't necessarily a way to reset your sleep schedule

#

You just have to slowly change

#

If you're trying to sleep earlier, but you can't because you're not used to it, then you can take melatonin

violet swan
#

To make it harder, to fix jetlag i womt sleep for 24+ hours. Then i sleep whenever i want. Then its fixed in couple of daya

tidal sleet
#

how bad is it to play completely in the dark?

winter abyss
#

Mmmm eye strain

tidal sleet
#

yes mmm

violet swan
#

That def causes eye damage and dry eyes i think

#

No blue light filter feels pretty nice in the dark

untold kite
#

any recommendations for duration of sleep to best improve

#

being (16)

vague sand
#

8-9?

formal lotus
#

10

#

Or you know

#

More than me

worthy cloud
#

just aim for 8

#

no more than 10

violet swan
#

yep when i sleep less than 7 or more than 10, ill be dead for whole day, even sometimes next day. Of course if you do heavy weight lifting you might want to sleep 9-10 hours, but its the ultimate limit.

#

when i wake up my wrist feels like its burning any ideas what this could be?

winter abyss
#

could be sleeping with hands in weird position

untold kite
#

well

#

i get like 7 lmfao

winter abyss
#

currently on 3 hrs 🙃

#

(sleep schedule reset)

untold kite
#

lmfao, i tell myself ill go to bed early then i end up staying up regardless

winter abyss
#

yeah bad habit

#

i do it too lol

untold kite
#

but it is wat it is

snow ivy
#

god posture

zenith rapids
#

@ionic atlas this you

ionic atlas
#

yes

#

god posture
@snow ivy terrible posture

#

i'm sure at 40 ys old my back will be completely fucked

#

but it's worth it

snow ivy
#

worth the 119 vox

zenith rapids
#

true

dull void
#

totally not worth it

eternal dock
#

Not worth when you can get better scores when adjusted to good posture

dull void
#

ik playing in the dark is bad for your eyes but having the lights on causes glare/reflections on my screen which strains my eyes i think, what can i do?

wraith wolf
#

what are you using as a light source

#

you can buy like a desk lamp to illuminate the desk and move it around so theres no glare

native pewter
#

Hi all, just started kovaaks like a week ago, after about 5-10 minutes in my wrist just feels tired and lazy/lethargic and seem to be slowly getting worse each day

native pewter
#

Then i seem to have wrist strain for the rest of the night

dusky sleet
#

@native pewter

prisma blade
#

@tulip abyss this is health

#

@tulip abyss look at sparky fundamentals guide

#

Best thing there is

wraith wolf
#

Finally got into anatomy after it being full for so long, cant wait to share the information I learn with you guys to help pogU

winter abyss
#

Congrats!

zenith rapids
#

poggg

jaunty stag
#

What’s up with compression sleeves? Are they useful?

wraith wolf
#

No health benefits, just reduces friction from forearm and helps with consistency

worthy cloud
#

They are said to increase blood flow

#

I haven't seen any real research on if it actually helps anything or not

jaunty stag
#

ok ty

eternal dock
#

Need pro tips for better sleep

violet swan
#

4-7-8 method did wonders for me

thorny dew
#

whats that

#

@violet swan

violet swan
winter abyss
#

Just be so tired you fall alseep instantly

#

Get some physical excercise

violet swan
#

also don't drink coffee or anything else with caffeine 10 hours before bedtime

#

and from my experience when changing sleep schedule it's best to just go cold turkey

loud plover
#

Does anybody here actually play with their elbows at a 90 degree angle?

#

Extending the arm provides more stability, making it seem more favourable

#

I feel like as long as you're not hunched back or have internally rotated shoulders, you should be ok

zenith rapids
#

bro wtf

#

@flint elbow

tired flame
#

who pinged me

#

who r u

#

who's that

#

okey

#

somsone ban this guy

#

plz

flint elbow
#

ye byee

lusty river
#

what's the best cm/360 for health reasons?

zenith rapids
#

wrong

#

@silver otter

ionic atlas
#

Can someone link a wrist stretching routine or similar?

#

I am waking up to increasingly larger wrist pain everyday

vague sand
#

@ionic atlas There's one in pinned

paper lynx
#

does anyone know why i'm getting forearm and sometimes shoulder pain

ionic atlas
#

There's one in pinned
@vague sand thanks! I didn’t see there were pinned posts from mobile sorry about that

vague sand
#

does anyone know why i'm getting forearm and sometimes shoulder pain
@paper lynx Bad posture?

#

I've been experiencing the same lately, stretching and maintaining proper posture helps

paper lynx
#

yeah it's a very weird pain in my forearm

lusty river
#

@ionic atlas at 60cm, shouldn’t you be primarily using your arm?

ionic atlas
#

i do primarily use my arm but i use my wrist to autocorrect

#

go check my gm playlist, all tracking scens are done with a different mouse, grip and sensitivity

lusty river
#

How do I get correct ergonomics?

#

If I sit with my arms at 90 degrees, my feet don’t touch the ground.

#

If I sit with my feet touching the ground, my arms don’t sit at 90 degrees and my shoulders are shrugged.

eternal dock
#

Lower desk lower chair etc

#

Adjustable table legs from ikea are a godsend

lusty river
#

Wdym?

#

Standing desk?

#

I dont really have a standing desk right now.

#

I am getting a custom desk soon from a carpenter though.

#

So how would I make it ergonomically correct?

eternal dock
#

No

#

Lower the desk height

#

Use adjustable table legs

#

So your feet can touch the ground

#

And your shoulders can be 90 degrees

obsidian vigil
#

So i fight against a big caffeine addiction and stopped taking any caffeine to me since a few days. Im pretty happy and wont fall back into old habits. Now sadly my reaction time, focus and concentration is garbage. Anyone has any tips? like eaiting x helps with y?

#

i feel so tired like im drunk and all my scores go to shit

lusty river
#

Caffeine?

#

@obsidian vigil

#

Like coffee?

#

Caffeine boosts your reaction time, but it’s not worth it. You just gotta eat healthy. There’s not much you can really do for your reaction time after eating healthy and exercising sadly :/

obsidian vigil
#

coffeine yes

lusty river
#

Coffeine?

#

Oh it’s caffeine with an A

obsidian vigil
#

sadly it wasnt just coffee

#

after some time i switched to energy drinks

lusty river
#

Oh, powder?

obsidian vigil
#

just regular energys

lusty river
#

Hm... yeah I wouldn’t drink those due to your health

obsidian vigil
#

yeah exactly

lusty river
#

It’s ok to have a coffee every once in a while

obsidian vigil
#

thats why i stopped

lusty river
#

But you’ll have to accept the lower reaction time

#

Oddly enough I have faster reaction time when I’m hotter

obsidian vigil
#

got organ aches and realised i have to stop

lusty river
#

So maybe drink something warm or turn your temperature up a bit, not sure.

#

I only have like 200 ms reaction time and 180 on a good day

obsidian vigil
#

well its ass hot already here xD. maybe i try some tea

lusty river
#

There’s really not much you can do

obsidian vigil
#

i have 170 usually

#

let me try now

lusty river
#

I drink tea every once in a while

#

Love tea

obsidian vigil
#

damn i have 165 now

#

Love tea
@lusty river ye tea is great

#

i take it back with reaction time, its rather about focus and im so tired

lusty river
#

Oh dang 165

#

That’s good

obsidian vigil
#

like im literally drunk, my eyes switch over and its hard to see the enemy

#

That’s good
@lusty river im glad

lusty river
#

Maybe more sleep?

#

8 hours a night

obsidian vigil
#

i sleep more then enough, really

lusty river
#

You might be going through withdrawal from caffeine?

obsidian vigil
#

i sleep like 7,5-8,5

#

You might be going through withdrawal from caffeine?
@lusty river probably

lusty river
#

Your body has to adjust to the new diet

#

I’d give it a few more days

obsidian vigil
#

alright

lusty river
#

It’ll be worth it in the long run

obsidian vigil
#

any suggestions for food that helps with concentrating?

#

like apples or smth

lusty river
#

I heard blueberries help with reaction time

#

Idk how true it is

#

But tbh just eat healthy

#

Fruits, vegetables, protein

obsidian vigil
#

yea i like blueberries a lot

#

good to hear

#

i think my reaction time even got better after switching off from caffeine

#

glad i did it

#

drank like 2l energy some days

lusty river
#

Oh man

#

I’ve never had an energy drink before

#

I just... don’t drink them

obsidian vigil
#

yea its not good

#

you just had a insane focus with them and were insane concentrated

#

and that makes you addicted after a while

lusty river
#

That’s the power of caffeine

obsidian vigil
#

but after a while i started to go to the supermarket every 2 days JUST to buy more so i have some for the evening

lusty river
#

Watch rocketjumpninja

#

He’s a healthy gamer against caffeine and stuff

obsidian vigil
#

good

#

Im pretty sure i got my problem because of lack of water

#

i kinda forgot to drink water because im used to just drink 2l of energy / cola

#

some days i only drink like 0,5l water and thats it

winter abyss
#

get a water bottle

main cloud
#

I know I'm late but I have to agree with muren, leaving a water bottle on my desk helped me get I to the habit of drinking during downtime.

worn wolf
#

whenever tracking to my right i have a bit of a stutter/shake. Is this just like a genetic thing or something thats mechanical that i can fix?

#

i pretty much fully arm aim btw

#

it doesnt really matter how fast or slow the target is moving and ive done research and its not me trying to anticipate the target moving to the left at all thats making me stutter

wraith wolf
#

probably just need to work on your smoothness

#

its normal

#

you can do the smoothness routine under #resources to help and it'll go away overtime once you develop more skills

worn wolf
#

alright thanks, i've been doing it for a day or two now but didnt know if it would help or the shakiness is just something i gotta deal with

burnt goblet
#

Anyone ever get a swollen finger joint from playing

vocal bone
#

Why does my wrist randomly start hurting really bad like I could be in the middle of the night I wake up and it would hurt I’m playing basketball it would hurt it never hurts when I’m gaming it’s weird

arctic moat
#

@violet swan That Dr Levi guy has good vids, not sure if he has one on posture but I would reckon he does

#

Also 1hpGamer has all sorts of game related stuff about posture, injury etc.

#

Oh yeah he is too

#

Has some pretty decent vids

outer star
#

do i need to change my grip if my fingers (ring and pinky) hurt after a while?

#

or would a different mouse help

lapis plinth
#

do i need to change my grip if my fingers (ring and pinky) hurt after a while?
@outer star take breaks

violet swan
#

@burnt goblet my right pinky joint is messed up cause of playing claw on controller. Its much bigger than my left joint and it's been this way ever since I stopped controller

burnt goblet
#

@violet swan how long has it been like that and how do you grip the mouse with ur pinky now

violet swan
#

I started kbm around may I think. I now ftip

#

My right pinky is also crooked and my left is completely straight

pale parcel
#

wtf

zenith rapids
#

lmao

#

also u only started may this year and alr diamond?

#

impressive

violet swan
#

I downloaded kovaaks in june and put over 100 hours into tile frenzy and ascended tracking

#

Thx to some fortnite YouTubers

#

I was bronze till I found this server in July

weak oxide
#

@zenith rapids wat. Imo how recent you start kovaak shouldn't be like how good the person is. They can just have really good aim in OW as hitscan or experience quaker. Should easily hit diamond imo

zenith rapids
#

@weak oxide no cause he said he came to kbm in may which is very recent.

#

i’ve been on kbm for about 4 years and still add

#

ass

weak oxide
#

oh my bad for not reading

#

was on phone

zenith rapids
#

ye no worries dude has cracked genetics

opal wigeon
#

I'm in the market for a chair to be used for gaming
No one knows anything about chairs
Does anyone here know anything?
Is this even the right channel?

weak oxide
#

you should stay away from gaming chair they usually do their part but it overprice

#

I would reccomend office chair since they are intended for long period of sitting

opal wigeon
#

Everyone has said this but no one offers advice beyond it

weak oxide
#

well i reccomend markus ,jarvfjall from ikea

opal wigeon
#

No one recognizes my phrasing of "a chair to be used for gaming" instead of "a gaming chair"

weak oxide
#

otherwise you can also test sitting out on your local offic if they have

#

well because usually what do you want for a chair that used for gaming

#

customize-able

#

arm rest

#

because problem with office chair that not from ikea is like you need to buy used

#

or it can get expensive real fast. But the price you paying for is your back. And believe me a ruined back is gonna cost more than just 700$+

#

most gaming chair should to an extend support all those basic need

#

but there no really a good gaming chair that is as good as a high end office chair. The only good gaming chair i can think off is like the ones from secret labs compare to other brand i guess they still overprice but at least if you choose between the lesser evil

opal wigeon
#

nods

worthy cloud
#

Go try out chairs at a local office store if you have the option

#

I have a secret labs titan and while it isn't a bad chair I wish I had spent the same money on an ergonomic office chair

ionic atlas
#

is the only way to lower the pain in my wrist to stop playing?

ebon crow
#

@ionic atlas go high sens, or put ice on your wrist maybe idk

cinder glacier
#

@opal wigeon check out Ergochair 2, has a lot of features, only missing a synchro tilt.

unreal citrus
#

Ergo chair looks pog

#

If it lifts high enough

#

I might buy

cinder glacier
#

Stock lift height is only ~50cm maximum but one can easily get an aftermarket gas spring.

ionic atlas
#

i own a ergohuman v2

#

it's great

jolly fiber
#

Are shoots and leaves good for vrt

winter abyss
#

what are shoots and leaves

jolly fiber
#

Like on trees

zenith rapids
#

you eating trees?

sour valley
#

my shoulder is hurting insanely bad whenever i move it even just an inch, yet i am a wrist aimer. what should i do and is this from gaming?

winter abyss
#

fix posture

pale parcel
#

mfers be eating bamboo like a panda

wheat charm
#

@sour valley that is almost certainly a posture issue. Could very well be to do with having your chair/desk not at proper heights for you.

winter abyss
#

get the saw out

wheat charm
#

^^ basically

viral gyro
#

i think i’ve got tendonitis any tips to fix it i use a model o mouse which is a bit small but i use fingertip grip for my mouse

wheat charm
#

if you think you have already have tendonitis the best thing you can to do is to see a doctor

#

but if it gets bad you should see a medical professional

viral gyro
#

thanks

wheat charm
#

no worries man 😄

prisma blade
#

my gtracing gaming chair just came in

#

its amazing

winter abyss
#

Buy brace fast

prisma blade
#

highly recommend

winter abyss
#

Best tweak against tendonitis

#

(Speaking from experience)

prisma blade
#

bro let me hook u up @viral gyro

#

athlean x

#

@viral gyro watch this video

#

it still applies to general health

#

oh my bad u said wrist

#

watch this video instead @viral gyro

#

should help you

viral gyro
#

thanks

spring palm
#

Hey guys, I'm not sure if this is common but whenever I'm doing the daily game specific routine I find myself getting a slight headache.. I'm keeping myself hydrated and taking regular breaks so I'm not sure what's happening?

violet swan
#

i'm having lots of wrist pain

#

i'm playing 9 cm 360

#

dont know if i should lower my sens

silent osprey
#

LOWER?

#

wait

#

im the stupid

#

you said sens not cm360

#

yeah try lowering sens

#

youre probably overusing your wrist for stuff that you really shouldnt be

#

go read the resource channel for some good wrist stretches n stuff too i guess

violet swan
#

y i meant to lower my sens lol

lapis plinth
#

9cm is very very low

violet swan
#

i play pretty well with it but if that means that my wrist always hurts i'm gonna change it

fleet vine
#

Wtf 9cm per 360 is insanely high

ionic atlas
#

So basically low sens kills your elbow+shoulder and a bit of wrist, high sens kills wrist and a bit of elbow + shoulder... what’s the best deal?

worthy cloud
#

medium sens and do your mobility work I guess

near heart
#

anyone elses wrist get really sore and like it feels really tense after like 30 min of kovaaks?

#

idk if thats the best way to explain it but basically if i track or do really anything for too long i have to close it because of my wrist

worthy cloud
#

for me that happens when I play stuff like 1w6t

near heart
#

idk how to fix or if i can, it sucks tho

worthy cloud
#

maybe you're squeezing the mouse?

near heart
#

i think thats it but its hard not to

worthy cloud
#

yeah you have to practice not tensing up your hand too much

near heart
#

and also when i track unless its really far or minor movements i dont really move my wrist, i do all arm so it does it then too (even if my hand isnt tensed then)

#

yea ill try that in a bit, consciously not tensing it

upbeat wedge
#

how high should my chair be ?

winter abyss
#

check pins

worn wolf
#

i know its not really important but what does vrt mean? i kinda figure the rt is reaction time but dont know what the v means

#

nothing important just curious

violet swan
#

visual.

#

visual reaction time

#

nice auto correct mdr

#

other example of rt that isnt vrt would for example be

#

audio reaction time

#

@worn wolf

worn wolf
#

ah thank you thank you

violet swan
mortal ledge
#

Thought I’d just chuck this out there cause I’ve been helping a fair few mates from the OW community with their Squat/Bench/Deadlift form. If any of you guys feel like you need a bit of critiquing or tips feel free to HMU and I’ll do my best to help ya out :)

#

I’m still improving myself and learning more every day but I feel like I’m fairly knowledgeable in the area and should be able to help a good majority of people in some way

lusty river
#

how hard should I be pressing my arm down on the desk?

#

should it be floating, VERY LIGHTLY pressing (so like floating but touching) or resting there?

violet swan
#

Personal preference. I have my arm resting on it. Not putting any force up or down

worn wolf
#

i keep my whole arm on my desk and have done so for years and personally i just sorta change based off of what aim style im doing

#

if im tracking i'll keep my arm lighter so i can move around more without friction but if im clicking i yea just sort of let it naturally rest

violet swan
#

Does u r elbow hang off ur desk?

worn wolf
#

if ur asking me no

violet swan
#

Yeah. I have mine hanging off. I cant play with elbow on my desk.

worn wolf
#

idk why but when i was younger it was like implanted in my brain that my whole arm needed to be on desk, i probably saw some youtuber do it or something

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like i removed the armrests on my chair so i could move close enough to have elbow on desk

tidal sleet
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I feel like my clicking finger is dying

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especially when holding it down

pale parcel
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take a 3-5 day break

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thats what happened to me

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maybe adjust the way you're gripping your mouse

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or change mouse entirely

dull void
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@lusty river pretty sure lightly pressing, your elbow should be at about a 90 degree angle which will cause that to happen naturally.

lusty river
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what does that mean?

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90* angle

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my desk is quite high

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I have to set my chair low for my feet to touch the ground

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meaning that my arms have to go decently high

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meaning I can't have a 90* angle

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@dull void

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which way 90*? horizontal or vertical?

dull void
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check pins

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like if you looked from the side

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you could get a footrest or adjustable desk

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forearm should be parallel to the floor

worn wolf
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ive never understood the 90 degree angle thing

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im 6 foot and i sit up straight right at my desk and my elbow can not sit on top of my desk like in those pictures

formal lotus
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Get a better chair and desk

worn wolf
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shit is expensive

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id get a chair but its hundreds

formal lotus
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Stop looking at gaming chairs

worn wolf
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im just not tho

eternal dock
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anyone ever just feel

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completely exausted not sure why

worn wolf
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pain.

winter abyss
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depression 👍

rose elm
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^

lusty river
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What temperature should I keep my room at?

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I currently keep it at 67-71* Fahrenheit but I’m not sure if that’s too low.

pale parcel
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keep it at a comfortable temperature?????

hallow estuary
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yooo must be nice to have a/c

zenith rapids
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it is man

lusty river
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But idk what’s the best temperature

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When it’s 68 degrees it feels AWESOME

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I’m cool, maybe a bit too cool

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And then I feel like I can’t click or move fast enough

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Like in the winter when you come inside and try to do something with your hands.

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Then when I put it up to 75 degrees I sweat and am uncomfortable but feel like I can do things much faster

crude lynx
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Just burn your wrists under running hot water: )

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It works for me

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My house is always cold

lusty river
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Ok thank you

lusty river
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What’s the best chair for my health?

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Herman Miller Aeron/Embody?

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I heard you can find some used for around $300

lusty river
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Wait should this be in advice or health?

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Oh no

formal lotus
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Health

lusty river
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👌

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Thanks

vague sand
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How long should I be sitting down at a time?

weak oxide
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Gl finding embody for 300$

winter abyss
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i see a herman miller aeron for $400 👀

weak oxide
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Just take it. Ask how is the condition or how long left for warranty. But they should last years

stone thunder
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I came back from a 2week break because of rsi. Is it normal for my hands to feel tired after 30 minutes of playing?

winter abyss
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if its still avaliable next month, i'll probably grab it

waxen meteor
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Got a Herman miller Aeron...worth every penny

meager ore
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Herman miller for $400 sounds poggers in my book

storm verge
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i find those chairs way overhyped/overpriced like people think gaming chairs are lol

weak oxide
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@storm verge imo you just gotta have to test it yourself the different between gaming chair and high end office chair is reputation and huge warranty duration time. A well built gaming chair also gonna last you quite long but it all come down to how much support does the chair offer and ofc you gotta test everything out. I sat on some swedish office chair that cost around 400$ probably same price as my secretlabs and it is definately way more comfy and firm to an extend not just all sunken down

storm verge
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i havent been able to test it super long term. But ive tested it for several hours and its a damn nice chair just way overpriced lol

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also when i think gaming chair i compare those to my $100 amazon gaming chair which is just fine

weak oxide
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that why you buy refurbished or used

storm verge
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ik secret labs is overpriced af

weak oxide
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secret labs is well built for sure but i wouldn't reccomend anyone. Unless look is needed

storm verge
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i just dont recommend spending $300+ more for a chair that does practically the same

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but to each their own

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but i also come from using folding/table chairs lol

weak oxide
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imo chair and maybe table (unless you have ass table) is the best investment you can make for the money

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because in the end you are sitting at your table and on your chair

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more than you actually using the computer

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watching youtube/netflix/twitch let alone actually playing

storm verge
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oh for sure on the table lol i bought an adjustable desk came in a few weeks ago

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my shoulder and posture is thanking me

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but yeah the chair is a little less as long as its comfy and good size

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posture is more how you learn to sit properly imo

winter abyss
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you can't really test a chair for a couple of hours to decide if it sucks or not

storm verge
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i said several

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like 6-7 hours not 2 lol

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and dont get me wrong ill definitely be investing in one in the future over a secret labs chair i just think its overpriced

winter abyss
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you can't really test a chair for a couple of hours to decide if it sucks or not

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couple of hours = 6-7

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atleast 1-2 weeks

violet chasm
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if im in the market for a chair, whats a good pick for around 150-300 bucks, idc if its gaming or not as long as it has adjustible or removable armrests

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also whats like a good sweet spot price, where do the returns start diminishing for example are like 200 dollar chairs significantly better value options than 300 or could i get a pretty damn good chair for like 150

elder summit
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should i stretch my wrist before or after gaming?

pale parcel
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Both

faint granite
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you do the mobility stretch before and static stretches after

worthy cloud
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Knarlzy got it right

elder summit
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thanks guys

weak oxide
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@violet chasm which country. But anyway ikea markus is one of the best one in that price range

wispy magnet
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if you get lucky on craigslist/offerup etc you can sometimes find the $1000 office chairs for like $100 when they are doing office liquidation type stuff

formal lotus
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God dam texit prefix

violet chasm
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united states @weak oxide ok i’ll look into it

simple birch
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Any other good chairs in Ikea markus price range?

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Also leather or cloth for the markus @weak oxide

weak oxide
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@simple birch that is like for the cushion. It up to you i prefer cloth. Leather also wear out if you not condition it if you pay care for your chair leather is good imo.

nimble plover
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How important is elbow support when gaming? Could I be holding myself back/could I injure myself without proper elbow support

weak oxide
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@nimble plover some people have their elbow hanging. I personally dont think it a good thing in the long run if you have it on the table it still ok as long as your posture is still decent. But the best way is to get a chair with arm rest

nimble plover
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alright that's what I figured, I have my elbow hanging and it's been bugging me a bit, and it would be nice to have elbow support so I will probably look into getting a chair

weak oxide
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@nimble plover how long do you game per day. But regardless investment on chair is really good imo cuz you gonna sit there like at least 4-8 hrs if you on your game day anyway

nimble plover
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I at least do my 1 hour of kovaaks and will usually play games for another 2-3 hours. If I'm not playing games I will a lot of the time be sitting at my desk as well

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and on the weekend I will game for hours

weak oxide
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@nimble plover more reason to buy a chair

nimble plover
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chair time 😄

violet swan
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@nimble plover get a adjustable table that much sitting bad for u bro

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stand up and play lmao

nimble plover
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I don't have adjustable desk kind of money

dull void
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if i reach my right arm out and go from palm down to palm up my shoulder often cracks and will keep feeling weird every time i do it.

what sort of stretches or other mobility stuff can i do to help that?

worthy cloud
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rotator stuff

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might help

flat citrus
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Im starting to feel a lil sore and some sharp pain in my middle finger

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Mainly the proximal phalanges

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Is it something i should worry about

dull void
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someone else answer but any sharp pain like that is probably a sign of nerve stuff so be careful

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any time you have pain lay off for a while

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try not to use it until the pain goes away at the very least

winged marten
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does smoking cause shaky hands

violet swan
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No but it causes cancer

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So wouldn't recommend it ^

twilit scroll
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During my aim training, my shoulder starts hurting so I am wondering if this is because I am not doing my stretches. But, if I consecutively train like this every day, will I start adapting and not feel pain in my entire arm?

waxen hedge
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Are you tensing up?

twilit scroll
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I actually think I am

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Is there any way to reduce high tension?

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I think that also effects my aim heavily as I start missing a lot of my shots during Click Timing routines

waxen hedge
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Square breathing to relax, and thinking about it.

twilit scroll
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Thanks!

dusky agate
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I've a problem. When a try to track or aiming a tiny target, my hand shive. Someone can provide me help about this ?

static cliff
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it kind of happens to everyone cus its quite hard to move ur hand at a consistent speed for a long period of time

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just try and improve smoothness and hopefully this will start happening less frequently

dusky agate
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Thanks for the answer mate

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I'm gonna improve that and see what happened in few days

devout harbor
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can anyone here recommend exercises to strengthen your hand in order to prevent injuries, e.g. carpal tunnel, rsi?
i dont mean warmup stretches - i already do those - but more like workout/muscle strengthening.
does such a thing exist? should i just generally work out my arms?

background: had what was likely an rsi early this year, want to do preventative maintenance so it doesnt happen again

worthy cloud
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general working out would be good, you naturally train your grip doing stuff like pulldowns and rows and hammer curls

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you could try grip strength specific exercises though

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and they do make devices for training your grip

devout harbor
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im a bit worried that would make the pain flare up again tbh. if i keep my hand tensed for prolonged periods of time it usually gets worse

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thanks, though

worthy cloud
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yeah if you had a serious RSI it might be worth trying to get help from a physical therapist

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they would be able to guide you through strengthening it up without making any injury worse

devout harbor
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i have no context for what a serious rsi is, but yeah, i might do that at some point

balmy fox
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My pinky keeps bumping like theres another heart in it

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Is this ok :v

dusk swift
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Anything I should adjust

fast grail
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move mic to left side of desk, tilt kb more, that will give more mouse freedom

hallow wave
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no

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as long as you don't st all day

gray osprey
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as long as i dont what now

wild grove
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remove your chair arms

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maybe

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unless you're using them

formal lotus
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Imagine using chair arms

thorn cedar
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@pale prairie

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my parents own stores around my town and I have to deliver bananas to them. around 60 40 pound boxes. Gotta load them each time, take em into the stores

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but getting into the sun and lifting and getting active helps me

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ill come home most days so fucking exhasted

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but on days were im not tired and got a small workout in

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I play insane.

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Try to go slow on some days

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so you can come home and transfer that over

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it pays off trust me

pale prairie
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i only go 3days a week

thorn cedar
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I started changing my schedule with delivering to instead of 2 days, splitting the 60 to 30 for 2 days

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So that way im not tired as fuck and I can come home and tear shit up.

pale prairie
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i didnt go for a week cause i had knee pain and then it rlly hurts to aim sometimes

thorn cedar
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on one of those days go a little bit less, just do it to warmup your body. Not to push yourself and see how you feel

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dont go as hard.

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Have a day youre gonna go fucking ham and other days you need a break

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pushing your body 24/7 is good, but also your body needs a break

pale prairie
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i do push/pull/legs

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so i train one part on one day a week

thorn cedar
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every time? or split every time

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oh okay.

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hm

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Ok

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so on the part that hurts the most outta all of them that week

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dont go as hard on it

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so if your arms are sore, and you gotta train them on a friday

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go slower.

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Itll pay off and your body will catch up

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my back was constantly sore because I was lifting wrong, I go super fucking hard sometimes when lifting those boxes and sometimes I have someone come help put them in the truck with me

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just depends if I want help that day

pale prairie
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my achings arent that intense cause i started going consitenly but after the corona quaratine i had problems moving lol

thorn cedar
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last week it was a 100 degree day and I lifted 56 into the VAN by myself and I got my fucking ASS kicked, came home and aim trained but I didnt do the insane scenarios

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just basic ones

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you gotta let your body do its ting

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your body tells you how its feeling and whats good and whats not

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I would go less hard unless youre feeling that good day

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just gotta stay fit, getting out and doing stuff like that is really good. A lot of people in this discord probably dont even do that

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I try to go into the sun atleast 10-20 mins everyday too. Sometimes more

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it sounds weird, but my cat was a stray before we saved her. She always tries to sneak into my backyard so everyday I let her out and watch her for 20 minutes while she walks around

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so also getting sun if youre not is so good

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my body feels more awake when I do

pale prairie
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just gotta stay fit, getting out and doing stuff like that is really good. A lot of people in this discord probably dont even do that
@thorn cedar would suprise me if a lot of people would do it. Probably the ones in lower ranks go cause if u go lifting for example your reaction time increases

thorn cedar
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for sure, I play so good when I deliver bananas.

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Its gotta be the perfect amount though

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Like

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somedays I play bad because im too tired, or my body just isnt in the mood

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and then the days when I get the perfect limit and push to my body I play so good