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TRUEsoldier
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WalkingBeast said:
Sorry to hear that shit bro
My rotator has gotten to the point that it bothers me on so much I decided to lay back all together! well kinda
LOL I have decided to go to a HST (style) routine for the next 3 weeks, and then take 2 weeks off all together, in hope that it relaxes my rotator. Today was my first day and it seems that it feels alot better, but this kinda routine is fuckin me all up! LOL I am not use to workin on the hole body in a day, then take a day off! HABut We will see! Take it easy bro, and wish you the best
Peace
zxe003 said:
ThanX for the encouragement brother!! Yes, I plan to rest up until thursday. I did some very light biceps today, but I managed to take the 30lb dumbells well past the pain barrier!
So what I lacked in weight, I made up for in intensity. I went light and did the exercise seated to avoid back strain. Ill post that in a little bit. I was surprised how much I felt the burn from such a light weight. The light weight is more intense for me in a way, because with light weight you can always force out another rep, but its the pain that stops alot of people. By the time I hit 41 reps though, my arms were pretty numb. Biceps are still sore and look a little more defined in the shoulder/upper bicep area. But its probabally all in the mind! Still feel small though. Luckily I compared the new pics and was able to see some improvements after alot of analysis. I hope to have made some major improvements by may, which is the end of the year for me. I thought it was march but just learned I have a few extra months to make the improvements. Ive already increased the arm size half and inch, I hope to be at 18 1/2 or higher by then, cold. Hope to see some chest and back size increases too. Its been a while! If I can maintain this rate of progression I should be able to make some large improvements. Hopefully I wont have any major injuries. The back is already feeling better, but it is very decieving. As much as Id love to bench this thursday it may be wise to use the hammer strength for this week. Itll be hard to decide. Ill probabally try to bench, but I may not go all out heavy towards the end. After tearing up my scapula and losing range of motion for a few months, Im not anxious to do it again! Keep KILLING that shit brother!!
TRUEsoldier said:Sorry to hear that shit bro
My rotator has gotten to the point that it bothers me on so much I decided to lay back all together! well kinda
But We will see! Take it easy bro, and wish you the best
Peace
ThanX for the concern brother!! Sorry to hear about your rotator as well. Thats shit is always a fucking deterrent. I HATE injuries. I always have that torn scapula, or whatever it was, hanging over my head everytime I bench. Also it seems Im constantly seeing people with torn pecs who werent even using the kind of weight I am when they tore it. It seems pretty unavoidable to have some injuries. I hope to avoid anything major. It teaches you to adapt though, thats for sure. I hate change. Would love to be doing my deadlifts weekly. Loved the rush. But Ive had to sacrifice them for the time being. Laying off the rotator might do it alot of good. If you can get some glucosamine/chrondoitin Ive heard it is excellent for joint and cartiledge. I just started on it so its too soon to tell. But I plan to stay on it for a while. Im not familiar with HST, though Ive heard it mentioned alot on the boards.
Sounds interesting. If I were to maintain my intensity and volume on a full body routine it would not only be impossible to lift the same weights, but it would be a long fucking day!! It seems like a good idea to hit everything a few times a week though. Im sure youll see some results training like that. After Im done training a body part it usually needs a good deal of recovery time. Your fucking hardcore to be doing all that shit under those conditions! Much respect! ThanX again brother! God bless and keep KILLING that shit!!
8-30-04 Monday Biceps and Calves
Back is feeling much better. Definately healed faster then expected. But there is always some pain in my back now, and I can still crack it when I pull back. I might still bench pretty heavy on thursday, but am not sure yet if I should. Dont want to tear up my scapula like I did in december. I went light today on biceps, while maintaining my intensity. The burn is much greater for me with these lighter weights, and also the lighter weight allows more reps to be pumped out. I noticed I can go far past the pain barrier with the light weights. Was a nice little change. I kept the curls seated to remove any pressure from the back, and kept the reps strict. Heres the routine:
Seated Alternating Dumbell Curls: (with a twist as usual)
30x41 (Likely a PR since I dont usually train this light)
30x22
30x16
30x18
30x20
Seated Alternating Hammer Curls:
40x15
50x15
50x15
Double-Bicep Style Cable Curls:
60 (per side)x15
70x15
80x15
90x12
100x10
80x15
80x15
Calves:
Seated Calve Raises:
90x15
115x15
115x15
115x15
115x15
115x15
Back is feeling much better. Definately healed faster then expected. But there is always some pain in my back now, and I can still crack it when I pull back. I might still bench pretty heavy on thursday, but am not sure yet if I should. Dont want to tear up my scapula like I did in december. I went light today on biceps, while maintaining my intensity. The burn is much greater for me with these lighter weights, and also the lighter weight allows more reps to be pumped out. I noticed I can go far past the pain barrier with the light weights. Was a nice little change. I kept the curls seated to remove any pressure from the back, and kept the reps strict. Heres the routine:
Seated Alternating Dumbell Curls: (with a twist as usual)
30x41 (Likely a PR since I dont usually train this light)
30x22
30x16
30x18
30x20
Seated Alternating Hammer Curls:
40x15
50x15
50x15
Double-Bicep Style Cable Curls:
60 (per side)x15
70x15
80x15
90x12
100x10
80x15
80x15
Calves:
Seated Calve Raises:
90x15
115x15
115x15
115x15
115x15
115x15
muscledog95
New member
Hey man great work, but sometimes killing the shit isnt always a good idea.lol Youve put in hrs upon hrs of hardwork to build a extremely powerful body. Ask yourself this, what is the use of having that strength if the body is damaged and you are not able to function properly. Take some time off brotha, you deserve it. Again, nice work with the workouts
muscledog95
New member
I also would like to add that I look up to you as a poster. Your average bodysize structure and your great strength gives me motivation to get in the gym or the driveway and hit it hard. Heck the other day I didnt feel like going to the gym to do inclines, dips, rows, and chins, then come home and drag the sled, but after reading a post you made, and reading how your throwing up the weight you do at the bodyweight you do, I told myself (lets do it) and went to the gym and had a great workout, then came home and killed the sled. Thanks
9-2-04 Thursday Workout Cancelled Due To Hurricane
Turns out everything is closed due to this massive hurricane approaching. Looks like Ill have to take off until the gyms reopen again.
Turns out everything is closed due to this massive hurricane approaching. Looks like Ill have to take off until the gyms reopen again.
cwick0 said:
Looking strong brother!! You wont see me reccomending a day off! I wanted to train today, but theres a hurricane the size of texas approaching my area. Pisses me off. But Ill get back into the gym as soon as everything opens again. Keep KILLING that shit!!
