Tpre my pec tendon-------- It wasn't meant to be.

[biteme]

I was embarking on a comeback into the powerlifting world. I didn't think it would be possible because of old injuries, but I have been able to train heavy lately. I took second in the national collegiate championships several years ago and haven't competed since. I turn 40 next year and I'm sitting near the top in the bench press for my weight and age. Today I was attempting 400 on a pause and when I came up, my right pec tendon ripped to shreds. Sounded like velcro tearing. I'll be out for a good while, guess it wasn't meant to be.

 

[canadianhitman]

sorry to hear it bro....hope your repair/rehab goes well!!!

 

[breathinbleedout]

Shit you are 40? When was that pic in the avatar taken?

 

[Cut]

damn. sorry to hear that man.

 

[JarHed]

OUCH! The visual I'm getting is not pretty!

 

[biteme]

Shit you are 40? When was that pic in the avatar taken?

Thanks. That was taken a few months ago. I have aged well because of the bodybuilding lifestyle for 25 years.

Thanks bros, for the words of encouragement and sympathy, it does look pretty nasty, I'm hoping that it will heal without surgery. There's no bruising right now, but I doubt it will stay the way till the morning.

 

[canadianhitman]

Don't chance it healing okay on it's own....go to a doc...and not just any doc, a specialist!!! Definately need an MRI to find out how severe the tear is; your pec will never be the same if you let it heal improperly.

 

[GodOfThunder]

No shit bro? That really sucks. There is someone on the boards who has a quote in thair sig that says "When I found myself in the depths of an inescapable winter, I found within myself an invincible summer."
-Godspeed

 

[biteme]

So I said fuck it, went out and had a few drinks tonight and I cant' upt my toughts together right now. Chest is black and blue now.

 

[Smurfy]

Dont let an injury hold you back. YOu will recover and you will be back. I know this.

 

[big_bad_buff]

yeah dude, your told out to even lift. stick with the treadmills with the rest of the old folks nah that suprises me man, the way you talk I always thought you were like 18 or something lol.......sorry to hear it though bor, that sucks big time

 

[gonelifting]

Sorry bro. That sucks.

But you have`nt been doing it for that long without a good drive in you. You`ll be back.

 

[biteme]

Dont let an injury hold you back. YOu will recover and you will be back. I know this.

Darlin', I will lift with one arm until the other one heals. I've done it b4. Because of neronal pathways, if you work one side of the body, the other will benefit also. Thanks for the words of encouragement. And how are U tonight?

 

[Smurfy]

Good im glad to hear you wont give up.

And Im doing just fine. Just got home from going out to eat. Gettin ready for some action hehe

 

[biteme]

Good im glad to hear you wont give up.

And Im doing just fine. Just got home from going out to eat. Gettin ready for some action hehe

What? Without me? I'm jealous.

 

[b fold the truth]

I tore my left hamstring (bicep femorus, sp?) 3 weeks ago. I'm doing the best that I can too...

Don't give up...just be smarter.

B True

 

[strider364]

All you can do is stay postive.

 

[Smurfy]

What? Without me? I'm jealous.

 

[biteme]

All you can do is stay postive.

Thanks man and all the rest as well. I've torn fibers in the same area b4, but this is the worst. I'm a fast healer, so I don't think that I'll be out long. JUst won't be able to compete anymore. Anything real heavy will just tear it again.

 

[-SD-]

I will get laid tonight for you.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

sorry to hear that biteme

you look great in your avatar btw, not just for your age either (which just makes it all the more impressive really)

i recently injured my shoulder, so i feel your pain- though mine is a molehill compared to your mountain

hope it gets better fast

cheerios