Because I do a very long warm up, I use to come into the gym do a 5 min warm up and I got injured a few years back on deadlifts because my joints were still tight now I do stretching, abs and lower back before lifting and I no longer have any problems.
On a serious note, most bodybuilders don't do enough warming up.
Compare the avg bodybuilder to any serious powerlifter or sprinter's warm up routine.
Always impresses me how much most pro athletes need to warm up before the game.
OK, serious question/concern for you and anyone else that can offer a serious reply.
I can already see , without a future contest to shoot for , my intensity and desire will fade.
Hmmm, I wish I could be motivated to train WITHOUT competing, but it's not happening.
I'm a long way from contest condition, but 8 months of serious diet and training would change that.
Suggestions?