Segansational's Motivation Log

Segansational said:
265x2* - again stopped here as my left side didn't feel right on rep 2. Was planning for 3 reps.
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this seems like you're getting pretty heavy, approaching PR weight here???

Segansational said:
Right elbow started bugging me early into warm ups
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my elbows tend to flare up when I'm squatting a lot but my buddy definitely gets sore elbows from pulling. I try to throw in a lot of light weight db curls anytime they get that way. maybe it will help, idk... but elbows are definitely sore more frequently than knees for me these days.
 
Dustin07 said:
this seems like you're getting pretty heavy, approaching PR weight here???



my elbows tend to flare up when I'm squatting a lot but my buddy definitely gets sore elbows from pulling. I try to throw in a lot of light weight db curls anytime they get that way. maybe it will help, idk... but elbows are definitely sore more frequently than knees for me these days.
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305 is my current DL PR, which was pulled mixed grip. I think realistically for a 1 rep max pull every 4 weeks or so, this general weight might be OK. But pulling week in and week out, I just might not be ready yet. I'm thinking I may have to adjust my expectations again - and narrow my focus until I'm 100% healed up - on just bench strength since that continues to trend positively, and come back to DLs and Squats later on vs tackling all 3.

IF I take this approach, I'd probably focus on holding at the 215-225# range and try overhand pulling only for DLs, really just dialing in rep volume over time. Squats are TBD based on how I feel later this week on them.
 
Segansational said:
305 is my current DL PR, which was pulled mixed grip. I think realistically for a 1 rep max pull every 4 weeks or so, this general weight might be OK. But pulling week in and week out, I just might not be ready yet. I'm thinking I may have to adjust my expectations again - and narrow my focus until I'm 100% healed up - on just bench strength since that continues to trend positively, and come back to DLs and Squats later on vs tackling all 3.

IF I take this approach, I'd probably focus on holding at the 215-225# range and try overhand pulling only for DLs, really just dialing in rep volume over time. Squats are TBD based on how I feel later this week on them.
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You could also pull and squat weekly, but rotate effort styles. So one week you squat more for strength but pull lighter for more volume, and next week squats are lighter higher volume while pulling is heavier. And if you really want more recovery on them, run a Cube rotation of Heavy/Explosive/Repetition efforts. So you only pull heavier every 3 weeks. The rep day should actually probably be the hardest, but it’s a bodybuilding effort with more moderate weights. Then the Technique day is essentially a deload for that lift; you squat or pull but more like 60% for a bunch of triples and focusing on just getting some practice in with weights that don’t beat you up enough to grow.
 
the grip/form discussion is interesting. I feel like with switch I can get into a better position and ROM typically. I usually switch to switch grip around 50% of the days training weight to warm up the bicep/elbow. But I have been trying to incorporate more DOH style stuff for general grip strength training.
 
No WO yesterday, but did do some more yardwork. Back session today.

Foam Rolling
Neutral Grip Pull Ups, 3 sets to failure
Bird Dogs / Cat Backs
TRX rows 3x10
Lat Pulldowns:
6 plates x 10
8 plates x 10,10,10
Inverse Rows 2x6

Son came down and did some pull ups with me.

1 hr 1 mins, 133 cals.

Pre: 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as prior

Something on my left side is still not happy, as I could feel some tightness/pain while foam rolling around my mid-back/rib area on the left side. Kept it all BW and lighter today.
 
Segansational said:
No WO yesterday, but did do some more yardwork. Back session today.

Foam Rolling
Neutral Grip Pull Ups, 3 sets to failure
Bird Dogs / Cat Backs
TRX rows 3x10
Lat Pulldowns:
6 plates x 10
8 plates x 10,10,10
Inverse Rows 2x6

Son came down and did some pull ups with me.

1 hr 1 mins, 133 cals.

Pre: 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as prior

Something on my left side is still not happy, as I could feel some tightness/pain while foam rolling around my mid-back/rib area on the left side. Kept it all BW and lighter today.
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Cool your son did some with you!

You can make a lot of upper back progress, in my own experience anyway, by driving up the pullup and inverted row volume. Maybe once over 50 total reps or so, adding load somehow is ideal, but in general more total weekly volume on them = bigger upper back for me.
 
Slow moving workout this AM. Even the EJ couldn't help this morning. Tried to get into legs today, but just didn't have the drive. Effort just felt harder than it should have, even on light squats.

Legs
Foam rolling
Bird Dogs x10,5,3
Cat Backs

TRX squats 3x10

BB Squats:
Warm ups,
95x10
135x8
185x6

Working sets, belted:
220x5
220x5
220x5

Quads really felt activated during these sets. But felt a little out of breath again.

Foam rolling/stretching to finish.

51:05, 156 cals.

Pre: 2 caps Eria J, 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as prior
 
Segansational said:
Slow moving workout this AM. Even the EJ couldn't help this morning. Tried to get into legs today, but just didn't have the drive. Effort just felt harder than it should have, even on light squats.

Legs
Foam rolling
Bird Dogs x10,5,3
Cat Backs

TRX squats 3x10

BB Squats:
Warm ups,
95x10
135x8
185x6

Working sets, belted:
220x5
220x5
220x5

Quads really felt activated during these sets. But felt a little out of breath again.

Foam rolling/stretching to finish.

51:05, 156 cals.

Pre: 2 caps Eria J, 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as prior
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You did the work though so it wasn’t for nothing! Plus you were traveling this week I think? And you did yard work and extra things so I would still say it’s a win 💪🏻
 
Shoulders/Arms

Upright cable rows, 2 plates: 3x10
DB laterals: 10x3x10
Standing BB press: 65x3x10

BB curls:
65x10
55x10
55x10
Dips 3x10

TRX curls x TRX triceps, 3x10 superset

38:52, 144 cals.
 
Another week...

Accessory Chest
Rotator Cuff Ex, 2x12,12
Bird Dogs x10,5,3

Low Incline BP:
Warm ups, 45x12
95x10
135x8
155x6
Working sets,
170x5
170x5
170x5
Slingshot assist,
185x5
185x5

Machine Chest Press:
6 plates x 10
7 plates x 10
8 plates x 10

40:44, 115 cals.

Pre: 2 caps EJ, 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as usual

Was planning to come in at 185# raw today for working sets, but even 155# was feeling heavy. Figure with a real bench session later this week, I'd keep it moderate vs going all out.

Body is starting to feel it again. Keeping cals high is starting to get old, fingers felt a little swollen today trying to take my ring off. Digestion uncomfort and lethargy comes and goes. Looking forward to leaning up this summer...
 
Segansational said:
Body is starting to feel it again. Keeping cals high is starting to get old, fingers felt a little swollen today trying to take my ring off. Digestion uncomfort and lethargy comes and goes. Looking forward to leaning up this summer...
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what are you weighing in at now? I'm betting the swollen fingers isn't calories, just sodium. My wedding ring fits the same at 178lbs as it did at 207lbs. and today at 197/198 it could be loose or snug depending on weather and sodium...

maybe get some more water in your day, flush some stuff out and see if that makes you feel a little better?
 
Was not feeling it today. Just felt off going in. Left side lower back felt twinge-y even when setting up the weights. Hip flexors both felt really tight, elbows were bugging me from yesterday's session. And my left knee was having issues again. Going to buy those dual ply Cerberus knee sleeves. Lots of foam rolling to try and work on things.

Deadlifts:

Warm ups, 95x10
135x8
185x6
205x3 - Put on my belt here for extra insurance and backed off from last WO.

Working sets:
220x3
220x3 - left hand grip almost lost it
220x3

All double overhand this AM and kept everything moderate much to my chagrin. Lots of foam rolling in between each set. Just slow moving today.

1 hr, 167 cals.

Pre: 2 caps EJ, 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as usual.

Random note: I hate using Myprotein's glutamine. Having it in one of those stupid little "resealable" bags is terrible vs a tub. Constantly getting powder all over my hands as I reach in to scoop. Makes a mess everywhere.
 
Segansational said:
Left side lower back felt twinge-y even when setting up the weights.
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this part always makes me think, just run a few sets of empty barbell RDLs with massive glute squeeze through the lift, but:

Segansational said:
Hip flexors both felt really tight, elbows were bugging me from yesterday's session.
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this part makes me wonder if you would benefit from a yoga session once or twice a week until you're healed up. I'm not a big yoga person, but I have had it really help/heal muscle stiffness in weird places like flexors, psoas, etc when I was running a lot + deadlifting. run + deadlift always used to cause a crazy tight psoas for me.
 
Dustin07 said:
what are you weighing in at now? I'm betting the swollen fingers isn't calories, just sodium. My wedding ring fits the same at 178lbs as it did at 207lbs. and today at 197/198 it could be loose or snug depending on weather and sodium...

maybe get some more water in your day, flush some stuff out and see if that makes you feel a little better?
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176.2# as of this morning. Definitely had somewhat to do with the nice mothers day dinner I made the night before for my wife. Did a scallops and angel hair pasta with a white wine lemon caper sauce and some greens in garlic. Fingers weren't as swollen today.
 
dude that sounds awesome.
yeah I think some good salty seafood and pasta would swell me up for a day or two as well lol
scallops are my favorite, that's 1 of the 2 things I ask my wife for every bday!
 
Catching back up, sorry to hear the back and left side still acting up. Sounds like a killer Mother’s Day dinner man!
 
Legs
Slept in later than usual, so had to shorten today's session. Since my knee sleeves weren't here yet, decided to go for just a quick pump session. My right side was also bugging me yesterday too, so figure going light would be more beneficial than pushing things with BB squats.

Foam rolling/stretching
Bird Dogs x10,5,3 and some Cat Backs

TRX squats x TRX lunges, 3x10-12
Seated leg extensions, 3 plates: 3x10
RDLs, EZ bar +40x3x10
TRX calf raises 3x10

Stretching/foam rolling to finish.

My hamstrings felt super tight this AM. Need to work on more stretching I think, as I was having difficulty touching my toes and felt a lot of stretch on the RDLs. I've always had tight hams, but not sure what's causing it to be so bad right now, but will start to work on it.

Pre: 2 scoops Pepti-Plex, 2 scoops Kraken.
Intra: Same as usual.
 
Segansational said:
Random note: I hate using Myprotein's glutamine. Having it in one of those stupid little "resealable" bags is terrible vs a tub. Constantly getting powder all over my hands as I reach in to scoop. Makes a mess everywhere.
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Buy it and dump it into one of those disposable tupperware type of containers, or an old protein powder bottle and you are golden.
 
Apparently I'm off on my schedule. Missed doing my real bench day, but just going to keep going in my rotation right now. So shoulders/arms again:

TRX biceps 3x10
EZ bar curls +40x3x10
Machine Cable Curls, 3 plates x 3x10
TRX triceps 3x10
Dips 3x10
Resistance band triceps ext, 3x10
EZ Bar Upright Rows +40x3x10
DB laterals 10x3x10

54:23, 164 cals.

Pre: 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as usual

Feel like my arms were really popping today. Particularly left triceps. Shape seems to be progressing nicely.
 
Maybe you will see some nice numbers on your next chest session with the small break.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Maybe you will see some nice numbers on your next chest session with the small break.
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Perhaps? Technically my next WO would be accessory chest again, but I did work up to 185 on incline last time. I may just make my next session my flat bench anyways. Then deadlifts again the following day. But tomorrow is an off day for me. Have the kids by myself this weekend, so lots of activities planned. So we'll see how it all goes!
 
Bench Press

Stretching/foam rolling.
Rotator Cuff Ex, resistance bands 2x12,12
Bird Dogs x10,5,3
Cat Backs
Chest stretches

Bench Press:
Warm ups, 95x10
135x8
160x6
185x3
200x2 - probably had one more in the tank tbh

Slingshot assist:
220x3
225x0 - Thought I could do it coming off the above set, but still didn't have the lift off.

Pre: 2 scoops Kraken, 2 caps EJ, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as usual

Bit of a stop start WO this AM because of the kids, but all in all a good session. Not even going to show the fitbit, since it kept pausing. Overall my back has been bugging me a little - it's like every time my body knows I'm going to gear up for a big session it starts reminding me, LOL. Not even any particular area, just everywhere!
 
Nice work!
 
SkRaw85 said:
Would 200x3 have been a new rep or at that weight?
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Well, if I look back at my log numbers, technically no - I've done 200 for 3x3 before. But that was when I was using my 1" bar which I don't believe is the same weight. I'd probably put it at 15-20# under my olympic bar feasibly.

But again, knocking on the door of 225 now (with the slingshot) which would be a new PR. 220 SS actually was over my prior PR of 215 earlier this year.
 
Deadlifts:

Bird Dogs x10,5,3

Deadlifts, double overhand grip, resistance band pullaparts before each set:

Warm ups, 95x10
135x8
185x6
205x3
220x1 - belted here on out

Working sets:
235x2 - only stopped at 2 due to grip
235x3 - with wrist straps
235x3 - with wrist straps

Just a solid performance session this morning. Felt good.

53:34, 168 cals.

Pre: 2 caps EJ, 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as usual.

Felt a little winded and a little nauseous this AM right before my working sets, likely due to the heat. Had my fan on as usual, but we just hit another heat wave here on the East Coast, and I didn't turn on the A/C yet. Lifted shirtless towards the end. Benefits of a home gym cause no one wants to see all this! elbows bugging me a little bit. Realized I've been off Joint Edge, so maybe it was doing more than I realized...
 
I was dripping sweat while shirtless in the garage on Sunday! But I didn’t want to turn on my big fan yet - I feel like I need to make it to June before I pull that lever
 
Still probably getting in the gym every other day lately. Going by how my body feels each morning, so no workout yesterday. Legs today.

A few random notes:
  • Knees are still popping. Will definitely get some more joint support with my next order.
  • Got my Cerberus 2-ply knee sleeves in! Definitely solid and thick construction. Bought large and it's still fairly snug.
  • My calves are pathetically small.
  • Everything today just felt tiring / quad dominant.

Squats
Cat Backs x Bird Dogs
Foam rolling/stretching.

BB squats
Warm up, 95x10
135x8 - Put on my knee sleeves here to get used to the feel with light weight first.
185x6
220x3

Working sets - Belted / Knee Sleeves
235x5
235x5
235x5

TRX calf raises 2x15
Foam rolling / stretching to finish.

1 hr, 187 cals.

Pre/Intra: Same as usual

Well, the sleeves definitely give just a little push out of the hole. Not really to "move" the weight per se, but just feels at the bottom that I won't get stuck. Noticed it on the set of 220#. Kept it still lighter than I'd have liked today, as I started out 6 weeks or so ago working with sets of 265#, but tbh I almost backed out of today's leg session. Even with the new lifting gear - which I usually get excited about - I just didn't have the desire this AM. Very unlike me, but sacked up. That's what this game is about, right?? Mentally, I know I need a vacation. Work has been a rough pace lately, so the holiday coming up is definitely at the right time.
 
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Segansational said:
Still probably getting in the gym every other day lately. Going by how my body feels each morning, so no workout yesterday. Legs today.

A few random notes:
  • Knees are still popping. Will definitely get some more joint support with my next order.
  • Got my Cerberus 2-ply knee sleeves in! Definitely solid and thick construction. Bought large and it's still fairly snug.
  • My calves are pathetically small.
  • Everything today just felt tiring / quad dominant.
Squats
Cat Backs x Bird Dogs
Foam rolling/stretching.

BB squats
Warm up, 95x10
135x8 - Put on my knee sleeves here to get used to the feel with light weight first.
185x6
220x3

Working sets - Belted / Knee Sleeves
235x5
235x5
235x5

TRX calf raises 2x15
Foam rolling / stretching to finish.

1 hr, 187 cals.

Pre/Intra: Same as usual

Well, the sleeves definitely give just a little push out of the hole. Not really to "move" the weight per se, but just feels at the bottom that I won't get stuck. Noticed it on the set of 220#. Kept it still lighter than I'd have liked today, as I started out 6 weeks or so ago working with sets of 265#, but tbh I almost backed out of today's leg session. Even with the new lifting gear - which I usually get excited about - I just didn't have the desire this AM. Very unlike me, but sacked up. That's what this game is about, right?? Mentally, I know I need a vacation. Work has been a rough pace lately, so the holiday coming up is definitely at the right time.
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I might have to look into those sleeves mine are a little to loose. Glad you got your session in and a good one too!
 
Segansational said:
Very unlike me, but sacked up. That's what this game is about, right??
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amen.

discipline > drive
but habit and discipline definitely create motivation over time. Sometimes it's 9 grinder days that you had to force yourself into and all the sudden that 10th one is like you're on crack and it's the greatest day of your life for no reason but that everything clicks and the last 9 days are paying off!
 
akboom87 said:
I might have to look into those sleeves mine are a little to loose. Glad you got your session in and a good one too!
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Resolve10 said:
Just keep in mind sleeves of this type will be a little different than your typical neoprene sleeve.

Nothing wrong with that just make sure you choose the right tool for the job you are looking at it for.
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Definitely, these sleeves are gangster!

They go on without too much trouble for the amount of compression they offer because they’re polyester, not neoprene, but being multiply they will noticeably aid performance over neoprene - and you will NOT want them on for 90 minutes.

If I use them to squat, they are coming off before any other movements get done. Regular Neoprene I can put on during warmup and leave on until I change my shoes to leave.
 
Sucks that you aren’t feeling into training right now. I think it’s good that you did something, and that you did something actionable about your calves you’re unhappy with.

But maybe if the funk over training continues, you should rethink your training - try to find something that excites you enough that you won’t feel like it’s a chore. A lot of times with strength goals, there are very cut & dried things that need to happen to enable the bigger goal. So even when you don’t want to, sometimes you have to punch that clock. But if every session just feels like punching a clock, always…that’s not really overcoming a little adversity for delayed gratification, that’s just a crappy journey.
 
Hyde said:
Regular Neoprene I can put on during warmup and leave on until I change my shoes to leave.
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I haven't tried the cerberus he's using but yeah I typically run my rehbands the same way. put them on in the locker room, take them off at the end of the session. Only exception being during my xfit days if we had some intense 7 million front squat WOD or something I'd be ripping them off down to the ankles as fast as possible postWO lol
 
Hyde said:
Definitely, these sleeves are gangster!

They go on without too much trouble for the amount of compression they offer because they’re polyester, not neoprene, but being multiply they will noticeably aid performance over neoprene - and you will NOT want them on for 90 minutes.

If I use them to squat, they are coming off before any other movements get done. Regular Neoprene I can put on during warmup and leave on until I change my shoes to leave.
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I haven't tried the cerberus he's using but yeah I typically run my rehbands the same way. put them on in the locker room, take them off at the end of the session. Only exception being during my xfit days if we had some intense 7 million front squat WOD or something I'd be ripping them off down to the ankles as fast as possible postWO lol
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Yeah, most solid piece of gear I've had. I actually initially thought they might be too tight when I put them on, but I've just honestly not had this level of compression/multiply support before.

I kept them pulled down below my knees/at my calves in between sets.

Arms
Resistance band curls x Resistance band triceps pressdowns:
x20,15,15 / 3x15
EZ bar curls +40x3x10
Dips 3x12
Machine Preacher Curls, 4 plates x 3 x 10
Skull Crushers, +40x3x10

1 hr 4 mins, 170 cals.

Pre/Intra: Same as usual

Planning for one more workout tomorrow AM before the holiday weekend and then will be back at it on Tuesday.
 
I hate those hard to motivate periods. Right now Training is already getting harder, especially cardio. I am just imagining 6-8 weeks from now when calories are actually really low.
 
On the sleeves with my Inzers which are about as snug as a single ply neoprene get, I get through my leg press, and lunges and can't wait to get them back off. I am sure I could keep them on the whole session but I get them off as soon as feasibly possible. My old less beefy pair were good for the entire session.
 
Quick Accessory Chest Workout to end the week.

Machine Chest Press:
4 plates x 10
7 plates x 10,10,10
Threw these in at light weight as a pec warm up.

Low Incline BP:
Warm up, 95x10
135x5
155x5
Working sets,
185x3
185x3

Thought about doing one more set, but stopped here. Slow grind reps and my elbow joints were definitely feeling it today - like rice krispies - snap, crackle, pop! but happy that I was able to push 185# raw, which was the goal for last time around. And while a bit rushed this AM.

Time: 27:34

Pre: 2 caps EJ, 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as usual

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
 
Congrats getting the 185 raw!
 
Nice bench man! I hope you can get out of the training rut you’ve been feeling. I can definitely relate. And as Hyde mentioned find something that will psyche you up to get into the gym. He gave me the exact same advice. Some days are definitely grinders, but most days I’m feeling pretty good! Even if it is 4:30 am, lol.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Congrats getting the 185 raw!
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Thanks, felt good to hit that on incline given this is what I messed up my shoulder on so many years back.

slimsaw00 said:
Nice bench man! I hope you can get out of the training rut you’ve been feeling. I can definitely relate. And as Hyde mentioned find something that will psyche you up to get into the gym. He gave me the exact same advice. Some days are definitely grinders, but most days I’m feeling pretty good! Even if it is 4:30 am, lol.
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Yes, @Hyde is like our AM philosopher! As he has said to others, trying to remind myself that I GET TO workout. Trying to remember to always be grateful, cause life is good.

Deadlifts:

Foam rolling/stretching
Cat Backs
Bird Dogs x10,5,3

Deadlifts, double overhand grip, resistance band pullaparts before each set:

Warm ups, 95x10
135x8
185x6
205x3 - belted from here on out.
220x1

Working sets, with wrist straps. Foam rolling/banded pullaparts before each set:
245x3
245x2 - pulled my left side on rep 2 and it dropped me.

Thought I felt ready to do Deads again. Saw that @slimsaw00 and @akboom87 both got after it. But as you can see I f*cked myself good. Standing upright is painful. Will try to ice it and take some NSAIDS.

F*CK ME

52:39, 146 cals.

Pre: 2 caps EJ, 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as usual.
 
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Damn it Man! Hopefully ice and some rest will do the trick and it isn't as bad as it feels right now.
 
Dang. That’s the worst, when it’s out of nowhere. You were fine last week, then suddenly today boom.

I know it just doesn’t seem fair - it’s not. I hope you get out of pain soon man.
 
MrKleen73 said:
Damn it Man! Hopefully ice and some rest will do the trick and it isn't as bad as it feels right now.
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Yeah, been rotating ice/heat packs, motrin, aspercreme, and some muscle relaxants. After a power nap, I'm moving around a little better than this morning at least...
Hyde said:
Dang. That’s the worst, when it’s out of nowhere. You were fine last week, then suddenly today boom.

I know it just doesn’t seem fair - it’s not. I hope you get out of pain soon man.
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Disheartening for sure. I know we're both battling injury at the moment, so will try to keep my head up too. But I had that "damn, do I just give the strength goals up?" moment this AM...
 
it's dangerous living life, almost nobody gets out alive! hope you are able to rub some dirt in it and walk it off and that it's not a prolonged issue for you homie.
 
Segansational said:
Yeah, been rotating ice/heat packs, motrin, aspercreme, and some muscle relaxants. After a power nap, I'm moving around a little better than this morning at least...Disheartening for sure. I know we're both battling injury at the moment, so will try to keep my head up too. But I had that "damn, do I just give the strength goals up?" moment this AM...
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I wouldn’t say give them up. But something I’ve had to reckon with is that things don’t rarely happen exactly how we want, or on our timeline - there are times to paddle upstream, and those where it’s most sensible to sail with the current. It’s tough, knowing when to push and when to back off - and there are times you’ll want to paddle when you need to float, and times when you will want to back off that you really need to keep hammering to make it where you want to get to.

Right now is probably one of those times where you want to paddle but would be best served by going with the flow. You will need time to heal it - don’t rush that. Regardless of whether you intend to deadlift x weight at some point, for now you need to heal up.
 
Segansational said:
Thanks, felt good to hit that on incline given this is what I messed up my shoulder on so many years back.



Yes, @Hyde is like our AM philosopher! As he has said to others, trying to remind myself that I GET TO workout. Trying to remember to always be grateful, cause life is good.

Deadlifts:

Foam rolling/stretching
Cat Backs
Bird Dogs x10,5,3

Deadlifts, double overhand grip, resistance band pullaparts before each set:

Warm ups, 95x10
135x8
185x6
205x3 - belted from here on out.
220x1

Working sets, with wrist straps. Foam rolling/banded pullaparts before each set:
245x3
245x2 - pulled my left side on rep 2 and it dropped me.

Thought I felt ready to do Deads again. Saw that @slimsaw00 and @akboom87 both got after it. But as you can see I f*cked myself good. Standing upright is painful. Will try to ice it and take some NSAIDS.

F*CK ME

52:39, 146 cals.

Pre: 2 caps EJ, 2 scoops Kraken, 4 caps Pepti-Plex
Intra: Same as usual.
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Damn man sorry to hear that! Where you mix grip or double overhand? Don’t give up, like Hyde said might be a good time to go with the flow heal up and come back stronger and smash those PR’S!!
 
akboom87 said:
Damn man sorry to hear that! Where you mix grip or double overhand? Don’t give up, like Hyde said might be a good time to go with the flow heal up and come back stronger and smash those PR’S!!
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DOH. It's been about 5.5 months since the last time my back gave out on me like this, and ironically, it was also right before I was heading out to Vegas. It's like deja vu.
 
Also, have 7 days left of this LGD cycle. So, do I cut bait here? Or just ride it out even on maintenance / body weight / light exercises for the next week, and hope the extra androgens help with healing process? On the other hand, I'm sorta thinking mixing higher dose NSAIDs plus orals isn't optimal. Also wondering about double dosing my PEA relief.
 
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