The Beast's Training Journal!

[InTraining]

ThanX brother!! Sitting and walking causes pain too. Is nerve pain actually indicating that Im damaging something? Or is it just the nerve thats getting crushed, not the actual disks? Im planning an MRI after I finish my M1T then Ill eat some M&M's with 2 parts human flesh. Fuck that was poetic. Id like to get the MRI as soon as possible, so thats a goal. Hopefully itll bring some answers, until then I will rest more and KILL THAT SHIT!! Is the herniated disk still causing you problems? Is it constant pain? Any lifts you cant do, or does it heal somewhat over time? Still learning about all this. Deadlifts and even preacher curls aggravate it. Anything that puts too much pressure on the lower back can also pull it out too. But theres two problems. One is my lower back that pulls out easily and another is in my upper spine, feels like a little pinch, and while the pain isnt strong and sharp, its very annoying and seems to get worse. ThanX again brother!!

If you have a herniated or buldging disc it will be pushing against the nerve, and sometimes that will cause nerve damage.. Yeh definitely get an MRI if you can, that's the only real way to find out what is going on

My herniated disc causes me to be in a constant state of pain...I've gotten one epidural shot and that has helped a lot...trying some other things right now to lessen the pain even more...I'm completely against surgery for this and all except 1 doctor I have talked to told me not to get the surgery..

There are a bunch of lifts I can't do..any leg work for example..though my legs have held up in size and have even gotten bigger...was pretty bizarre actually...I can do most upper body lifts with no problems but I have to be careful of course..

Thanks for your concern bro! Hope all turns out well for you

 

[WalkingBeast]

If you have a herniated or buldging disc it will be pushing against the nerve, and sometimes that will cause nerve damage.. Yeh definitely get an MRI if you can, that's the only real way to find out what is going on

My herniated disc causes me to be in a constant state of pain...I've gotten one epidural shot and that has helped a lot...trying some other things right now to lessen the pain even more...I'm completely against surgery for this and all except 1 doctor I have talked to told me not to get the surgery..

There are a bunch of lifts I can't do..any leg work for example..though my legs have held up in size and have even gotten bigger...was pretty bizarre actually...I can do most upper body lifts with no problems but I have to be careful of course..

Thanks for your concern bro! Hope all turns out well for you

ThanX for the feedback brother! Good luck with that shit! Maybe Ill go with some shots then. ThanX again!

 

[WalkingBeast]

12-4-04 Saturday Triceps and Biceps


Went light. Workout cut short. Alot of back pain and some sharp pain in rotator. Heres the routine:

Triceps:

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
120x15
130x15
140x15
150x15

V-bar Pressdowns:

150x15
170x15
190x15
150x15
150x15

Biceps:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls: (lots of soreness in bicep and forearm)

35x15
45x15
55x8

Alternating Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

50x12
65x12
75x12
110x4



KILL THAT SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TRUEsoldier]

wait a fuckin minute,no "kill that shit" in your post, no fuckin motivation at all!!!! you better give us back the fuckinn beast we know!!!

you better fix that shit beast, I look at your journal daily to find some motivation to get me in the gym and ready to kill shit!!! So if you dont mind, please and this is with "puss-n-boots" puppy dog eyes....edit your last post, and fucking put some god damn KILL THAT SHIT motivation in there..








thank you

Peace

 

[JohnnyCoho]

12-4-04 Saturday Triceps and Biceps


Went light. Workout cut short. Alot of back pain and some sharp pain in rotator. Heres the routine:

Triceps:

Rope Pressdowns:

70x15
90x15
110x15
120x15
130x15
140x15
150x15

V-bar Pressdowns:

150x15
170x15
190x15
150x15
150x15

Biceps:

Alternating Dumbbell Curls: (lots of soreness in bicep and forearm)

35x15
45x15
55x8

Alternating Dumbbell Hammer Curls:

50x12
65x12
75x12
110x4

Beast, back is nothin' to fool around with Brah!!! Take er' easy till ya get an MRI done!!! You'll always be an inspiration to all of us if yer in good health!!

I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease a couple of years ago (very little fluid left in my discs) Had L1, L2, L3, herinated L4 had a tear in it T1, T2 & T3 were also buldging. Had one epideral and then Went through 3 series of steroid shots up and down my spine,..."NEVER AGAIN" I told myself!! Layed me out for a few days each!! Started slow getting my core back into shape working with a physical therapist, then on from there taking it easy like InTraining said. Doc told me to stay away from Squats and Deads but I started really light on them and now I've built myself up to being in the best shape of my life. Still periodically go and see the doc and he says I'm his hero. Said he's never seen anyone turn somthing like this around to get into the shape I'm in now and tells all his back problem patients about me. Burst his bubble a little and told him it wasnt all he thought,..didn't want them dam steroid shots in my spine again!!!

Nothin' personal against yer BeastLifts Brah' but the sheering force on yer spine at that angle has to be huge!! Lay off em' for awhile!!

Stay tuff and KEEP TO THE KILLING OF THIS THAT AND VARIOUS OTHER SHITS till yer back is good again!!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

wait a fuckin minute,no "kill that shit" in your post, no fuckin motivation at all!!!! you better give us back the fuckinn beast we know!!!

you better fix that shit beast, I look at your journal daily to find some motivation to get me in the gym and ready to kill shit!!! So if you dont mind, please and this is with "puss-n-boots" puppy dog eyes....edit your last post, and fucking put some god damn KILL THAT SHIT motivation in there..












thank you

Peace

ThanX brother!! You KICK fuckin ass!! ThanX for reading this shit! Ive been in a bad fuckin mood lately! haha Back is giving me problems, everything hurts. Ive been ignoring the pain and training through it, but it looks to be catching up to me. The main problem being my upper spine area. Its like Im pinching something back there when I bench or train back. I feel it 24/7 and have had a headache for the last 2 weeks (mild). Lower back has felt pulled for weeks. I see lots of flashes of light too. It only serves to infuriate me! But regardless I am tearing myself to pieces. Grinding my spine to dust! haha Just some of the pain Ive been feeling. Im still planning to max on thursday when I bench. Going to get some MRI's done soon, hopefully. KEEP KILLING THAT SHIT!! ThanX again for the encouragement!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

Beast, back is nothin' to fool around with Brah!!! Take er' easy till ya get an MRI done!!! You'll always be an inspiration to all of us if yer in good health!!

I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease a couple of years ago (very little fluid left in my discs) Had L1, L2, L3, herinated L4 had a tear in it T1, T2 & T3 were also buldging. Had one epideral and then Went through 3 series of steroid shots up and down my spine,..."NEVER AGAIN" I told myself!! Layed me out for a few days each!! Started slow getting my core back into shape working with a physical therapist, then on from there taking it easy like InTraining said. Doc told me to stay away from Squats and Deads but I started really light on them and now I've built myself up to being in the best shape of my life. Still periodically go and see the doc and he says I'm his hero. Said he's never seen anyone turn somthing like this around to get into the shape I'm in now and tells all his back problem patients about me. Burst his bubble a little and told him it wasnt all he thought,..didn't want them dam steroid shots in my spine again!!!

Nothin' personal against yer BeastLifts Brah' but the sheering force on yer spine at that angle has to be huge!! Lay off em' for awhile!!

Stay tuff and KEEP TO THE KILLING OF THIS THAT AND VARIOUS OTHER SHITS till yer back is good again!!!

ThanX alot brother!! Alot of fuckin inspiration!! Do you still feel constant pain and discomfort? I havent done those beast lifts in a while. Leaning back with 730lbs always felt dangerous. The addiction grabbed hold of me though. Are the disks still bulging? Always thought disk damage was permanent. I may not have the benefit of going to someone for rehab. What did you do to rehab your back? ThanX again for all the feedback and inspiration!! KILL THAT SHIT!!

 

[WalkingBeast]

12-6-04 Monday A few light sets of Back and Lower Back


My gym finally re-opened in its new location today. Was frustrating to go in the gym, and not be able to train. I still have the pinching in my upper spine area. I did about 5 sets of very light back, to hopefully maintain somewhat, and I did hyper extentions, 3 sets of 15 reps weightless. Did dumbell rows with 100lbs for 15 reps only. Didnt push it today, very light. Basically a worthless day. The pain in my upper spine seems to only be getting worse, even during the extra rest Ive been taking. Just taking things day by day now. The 2 things Im concentrating on now is to atleast train my chest once a week and arms. Aslong as I can train heavy on these things, I can progress in those areas, even if my back falls behind at the moment. This is my current plan of attack. Aslong as Im not totally fucked Ill continue to push that shit. I was able to grow my arms during my back injury, when arms was the ONLY thing I could train. So this shows me its possible to focus on other areas. Hopefully this will all be a bad nightmare, and Ill get back to KILLING that shit fully! Until then training will likely be only 2-3 days a week. KILL THAT SHIT!!

 

[anthrax]

Sorry to hear you're still injured

Have you considered ART ? or at least a chiro ?

 

[WalkingBeast]

Sorry to hear you're still injured

Have you considered ART ? or at least a chiro ?

Hey brother!! Dont really have any extra money, so ART isnt too likely. I went to a chiro but that was bullshit. Didnt feel any difference. Hopefully the MRI's will shed some light on this shit!! haha ThanX for asking!!