Sigh...
It may be a little known fact, but Harleys do not make particularly good dirt bikes if they aren't modified heavily. In my case, my HOG, myself, and a patch of dirt in the median came to an abrupt and violent meeting as a result of a poor judgement call on my part. Net result is the HOG is basically ~OK~. I have to replace the gas tank, front fender, and air cleaner cover. I'm about the same... broken ankle, deeply bruised knees and minor road rash.
I suspect strongly that it will take me a linear year to actually get to the point of being able to squat over 600 again, and right now I can't even consider that, as my leg is presently in a cam-walker boot and will be so for 6 more weeks. I have an appointment with the ortho on the 3rd. Next week, I'm going to start doing upper body; legs are clearly out until December.
On the good news front, I hired a nutritionist last month, had a body fat analysis done, and by following her eating plan, I'm now down to 225 lbs; my bf% is 24% (down from 28% when I started). My goal is to get down to around 190 and then bulk up from there.
Any help/comments from anyone who's "been there, done that" would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: CaptainDeadlift
Sorry to hear about the accident. I haven't "been there, done that" so I can't offer any help, but I will extend my wishes for a speedy recovery.
Posted by: sftwrngnr
Thanks so much Captain. I expect the most frustrating thing will be to "take it easy" on legs when I'm healed.
Posted by: sftwrngnr
So... for the next six to eight weeks, I can do no legs, so I've got to have some sort of plan. Meeting with the Ortho is on the 3rd, and I plan on hitting the gym on the 4th. Initial plan is focused on upper body only.
Monday - Chest, lats, upper back
Flat Bench
Decline Bench
Lat pull downs
Seated cable rows
Abs
Friday - Chest, Lats, Upper back
Flat Bench
Decline Bench
Lat pull downs
Seated cable rows
Abs
So, thats the plan for right now.
Posted by: sftwrngnr
Dr. appointment today,
And I'm hopeful that there won't be any issues with my ankle. I still have some pain, but I can actually walk again. For "safety's sake," I am continuing to crutch around and wear the handy dandy Cam-Walker boot.