Nerve issues take time, don't rush back to heavy iron.

Also try wall angels to build end-range motor control.

Good luck man, tendon issues take patience but you can completely beat them.

Appreciate the warm welcome everyone. Genuinely motivated reading this. See you all around the forum.

Ha, guilty on the leftovers. Will sort the protein out properly.

Good call, I already caught myself loading my old working weight on week one. Backed it right off.

That's exactly my worry - finding the time without it falling apart the first busy week.

Hey everyone, Ethan here. 34, two kids, used to lift seriously in my early twenties then life happened and I let it all go. Back in the gym for six weeks now and feeling alive again. Joined to stay accountable and learn from people who've kept it going through the busy years.

When you do the dumbbells, always start with your weak side. Let the weak side set the maximum rep limit for the strong side so the gap closes over time.

Do you guys think intra-workout carbs (like Gatorade) are worth it?