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fufu · 11-01-2007, 01:34 PM

Today's workout -

standing DB overhead press -
warm up
1x5 right arm, 1x4 left arm at 60 lbs
1x5 right arm at 60 lbs, 1x8 left arm at 50 lbs

Ok, my left shoulder has always been finicky. I gave up DB OHP for that reason, looks like I'll take another hiatus. It is like it doesnt even fire or get into the proper position. It isn't a strength issue but I don't know what is wrong. The 60 lbs on the right shoulder was easy. My left shoulder used to pop in and out, that is probably a contributing problem.

hammer strength single arm row -
2x12 each side at x2 4 plates PR

weighted push ups -
2x8 at +90 lbs PR
1x20 at bodyweight

neutral grip pulldowns -
1x4 at 220
1x4 at 210

band facepulls w/ 3 second isometric at full retraction-
3x10 with jump stretch light resistance band

overhead cable unilateral elbow extension -
1x8 right arm at 65 lbs, 1x7 left at 65 lbs
shoulder issue again/the cable was rubbing against my back idk what the fuck was up with that
1x15 right arm at 40 lbs, 1x13 right arm at 40 lbs 1 second isometric at bottom

olympic bar curls -
2x5 at 105 lbs

alternating DB curls 3 second eccentric -
1x10 each side at 30 lbs

good workout. My right lat is still painful. Rotation bothers it more than anything else. It may not even be the lat, but it is in that area.

Band face pulls may be the best face pull variation, they are great.

DOMS · 11-01-2007, 01:36 PM

Have you been to a doctor for your shoulder?

Good workout, too!

goob · 11-01-2007, 01:48 PM

1337 pushups. GJ.

fufu · 11-01-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

Have you been to a doctor for your shoulder?

Good workout, too!

Nah, it doesn't hurt me, but it can feel very vunerable and strangely weak in certain positions. I should get it checked out eventually. It seems only single arm overhead work bothers it.

thanks

fufu · 11-01-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by goob

1337 pushups. GJ.

thanks, the last set was very tough. The last rep was probably the biggest grind for a push up I've ever had. Good 5 seconds I am guessing.

fufu · 11-02-2007, 04:36 PM

Muay Thai and boxing 4:15-6:10.

Stand up striking didn't bother my back too much, but still was a significant pain. I tried rolling to see how it felt and in the middle of a sweep it was awful, I just fell back. Now I know it is not in my head and def. worse than before. I am going to the health services tonight.

Regardless of injury, my striking technique and footwork has gotten alot better.

goob · 11-02-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fufu

Muay Thai and boxing 4:15-6:10.

Stand up striking didn't bother my back too much, but still was a significant pain. I tried rolling to see how it felt and in the middle of a sweep it was awful, I just fell back. Now I know it is not in my head and def. worse than before. I am going to the health services tonight.

Regardless of injury, my striking technique and footwork has gotten alot better.

Fufu, should'nt you really take a step back with a potentially broken rib, or similar injury ( in the health section thread). Some dedication you've got, and injury is a bitch, but I'd err on the side of caution if it was me, despite the fact I'm the sort that would plow on ignoring pain.

Anyway, that apart, the mma sounds like it's going well.

tallcall · 11-02-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fufu

Regardless of injury, my striking technique and footwork has gotten alot better.

That's good to hear! I hope that injury isn't too serious!

fufu · 11-02-2007, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goob

Fufu, should'nt you really take a step back with a potentially broken rib, or similar injury ( in the health section thread). Some dedication you've got, and injury is a bitch, but I'd err on the side of caution if it was me, despite the fact I'm the sort that would plow on ignoring pain.

Anyway, that apart, the mma sounds like it's going well.

Yeah, today was kind of the final test to see if this really was invasive an injury as previously thought. Heading out to the health services now, hopefully I can get a refferal or figure out what is wrong. I shall report back.

Brutus_G · 11-02-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by fufu

Yeah, today was kind of the final test to see if this really was invasive an injury as previously thought. Heading out to the health services now, hopefully I can get a refferal or figure out what is wrong. I shall report back.

What did i miss? You hurt bad fu?

katt · 11-02-2007, 07:00 PM

Hopefully your injury isn't too bad?!?!?

fufu · 11-02-2007, 08:00 PM

I was assessed by two doctors. They diagnosed me with seperated cartalidge and or ligamament, it was irritating a nerve that wraps around to my abs. They were helpful and knowledgable. The doc said 3 weeks off, ibuprofin and no lifting. Suprisingly, I don't feel that much dissapointed or angry. Maybe I will later though. I'm glad I know what the deal is.

fufu · 11-06-2007, 05:30 PM

Today's workout -

total body

seated alternating DB curls -
warm up
3x8 each arm at x2 40 lbs

standing alternating DB curls 3 second eccentric -
1x12 each arm at x2 25 lbs

standing unilateral overhead DB elbow extension -
3x8 each arm at x2 30 lbs
1x10 right arm, 1x8 right arm with 20 lbs 3 second eccentric

standing unilateral DB lateral raises -
3x8 each side at 30 lbs
1x8 each side at 20 lbs with 3 second eccentric

half way through with the left I couldn't hold the 3 second eccentric, so I just tried to lower it as slowly as I could which was more like 1-2 seconds.

alternating plate pinches - no RI
10x3 seconds each hand at 4 stacked 5 lb plates
1xseconds failure each hand at stacked 5 lb plates

olympic back squats -
warm up
1x50 at 135 lbs PR

Ok, there is a reason this workout is so weird. Since I injured connective tissue in my back I can't do much that loads it or bothers is. No deadlifts, rows, bench, cleans, overhead press, etc. The one thing I can work without pain is elbow isolation shit. So I would rather train that than stop completely.

Then, my friend was going to do 20 rep squats and suggested I do it light. I figured I would see how it felt with 135. However, 20 reps seemed too easy for that light of weight so I figured I would try for 30 reps. After the warm up sets I felt fine so I decided I would try it. I had eaten a big meal 20 minutes before the gym because I knew I wouldn't get sick doing arm shit. I also hadn't drank much liquid at all throughout the day. I was dehydrated, full, and to top that I slept 16 hours last night leaving me feeling weak and out of it all day and I haven't trained lower in 2 weeks and it has been 2 months since I have back squatted. Even the warm up sets had my dizzy. It was my turn to squat and I took a minute to prepare myself. I went under the bar, got to 30, felt too easy so I figured 40. Got to 40, a little harder but still felt I had more and I thought 50 would be a good accomplishment. Got to 50 and racked it. I had even more in me, I wasn't that tired at all considering I squatted 50 reps. These were all past legit depth. I was surprised with myself. Of course the post high rep squat stuff followed. I always feel fine right after a high rep squat, I'm good for a couple minutes, but after that I start to feel really sick. It has been 20 minutes and I just am starting to feel better.

My conditioning has gotten alot better since I started training MMA. I checked my resting heart beat and it was 49 BPM. It used to be ~60 last I checked.

I may have a shit load of mistakes in what I just wrote but I can't think that clearly at the moment.

AndrewSS · 11-06-2007, 05:47 PM

sorry to hear about the injury... I can nurse you back to health if you need some help

fufu · 11-06-2007, 07:11 PM

you can start by sending me "the nurse" by APC, hohohoho.

katt · 11-07-2007, 06:56 AM

Shit! 50 reps for squats??? No wonder you weren't feeling well...

What are plate pinches?

fufu · 11-07-2007, 09:44 AM

A grip training method. YouTube - Plate Pinch 3 x 25's

**Gazhole** · 11-07-2007, 10:04 AM

Yeah, plate pinches rock. Really kill the hands.

Witchblade · 11-07-2007, 05:35 PM

Ah so you are the other plate pincher katt was talking about! Argh, the plate pinching domain is for me and me only.

Good luck with the injury thing around your abs. It seems everyone at IM has had an injury or was somehow forced to take a few weeks off in the past two months... :hmm:

**Gazhole** · 11-08-2007, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

Ah so you are the other plate pincher katt was talking about! Argh, the plate pinching domain is for me and me only.

Good luck with the injury thing around your abs. It seems everyone at IM has had an injury or was somehow forced to take a few weeks off in the past two months... :hmm:

^ Thats true actually, everyone seems to be having problems lately...weird!

You dont think its like Space Jam do you? Some aliens are stealing our lifting skills in a glowing dumbell or anything?

fufu · 11-08-2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witchblade

Ah so you are the other plate pincher katt was talking about! Argh, the plate pinching domain is for me and me only.

Good luck with the injury thing around your abs. It seems everyone at IM has had an injury or was somehow forced to take a few weeks off in the past two months... :hmm:

plate pinches ftw

injuries suck, but are inevitable.

fufu · 11-08-2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

^ Thats true actually, everyone seems to be having problems lately...weird!

You dont think its like Space Jam do you? Some aliens are stealing our lifting skills in a glowing dumbell or anything?

nadirmg · 11-08-2007, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufu

plate pinches ftw

injuries suck, but are inevitable.

YEAH they do.. i'm still trying to get my shoulder back in shape. no luck so far.

good luck with your recovery, fu.

11-01-2007, 01:34 PM	#5281
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,920 Photos: 4	BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Today's workout - standing DB overhead press - warm up 1x5 right arm, 1x4 left arm at 60 lbs 1x5 right arm at 60 lbs, 1x8 left arm at 50 lbs Ok, my left shoulder has always been finicky. I gave up DB OHP for that reason, looks like I'll take another hiatus. It is like it doesnt even fire or get into the proper position. It isn't a strength issue but I don't know what is wrong. The 60 lbs on the right shoulder was easy. My left shoulder used to pop in and out, that is probably a contributing problem. hammer strength single arm row - 2x12 each side at x2 4 plates PR weighted push ups - 2x8 at +90 lbs PR 1x20 at bodyweight neutral grip pulldowns - 1x4 at 220 1x4 at 210 band facepulls w/ 3 second isometric at full retraction- 3x10 with jump stretch light resistance band overhead cable unilateral elbow extension - 1x8 right arm at 65 lbs, 1x7 left at 65 lbs shoulder issue again/the cable was rubbing against my back idk what the fuck was up with that 1x15 right arm at 40 lbs, 1x13 right arm at 40 lbs 1 second isometric at bottom olympic bar curls - 2x5 at 105 lbs alternating DB curls 3 second eccentric - 1x10 each side at 30 lbs good workout. My right lat is still painful. Rotation bothers it more than anything else. It may not even be the lat, but it is in that area. Band face pulls may be the best face pull variation, they are great.
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11-02-2007, 04:36 PM	#5286
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,920 Photos: 4	Muay Thai and boxing 4:15-6:10. Stand up striking didn't bother my back too much, but still was a significant pain. I tried rolling to see how it felt and in the middle of a sweep it was awful, I just fell back. Now I know it is not in my head and def. worse than before. I am going to the health services tonight. Regardless of injury, my striking technique and footwork has gotten alot better.
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

11-02-2007, 08:00 PM	#5292
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,920 Photos: 4	I was assessed by two doctors. They diagnosed me with seperated cartalidge and or ligamament, it was irritating a nerve that wraps around to my abs. They were helpful and knowledgable. The doc said 3 weeks off, ibuprofin and no lifting. Suprisingly, I don't feel that much dissapointed or angry. Maybe I will later though. I'm glad I know what the deal is.
	fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

11-06-2007, 05:30 PM	#5293
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 15,920 Photos: 4	Today's workout - total body seated alternating DB curls - warm up 3x8 each arm at x2 40 lbs standing alternating DB curls 3 second eccentric - 1x12 each arm at x2 25 lbs standing unilateral overhead DB elbow extension - 3x8 each arm at x2 30 lbs 1x10 right arm, 1x8 right arm with 20 lbs 3 second eccentric standing unilateral DB lateral raises - 3x8 each side at 30 lbs 1x8 each side at 20 lbs with 3 second eccentric half way through with the left I couldn't hold the 3 second eccentric, so I just tried to lower it as slowly as I could which was more like 1-2 seconds. alternating plate pinches - no RI 10x3 seconds each hand at 4 stacked 5 lb plates 1xseconds failure each hand at stacked 5 lb plates olympic back squats - warm up 1x50 at 135 lbs PR Ok, there is a reason this workout is so weird. Since I injured connective tissue in my back I can't do much that loads it or bothers is. No deadlifts, rows, bench, cleans, overhead press, etc. The one thing I can work without pain is elbow isolation shit. So I would rather train that than stop completely. Then, my friend was going to do 20 rep squats and suggested I do it light. I figured I would see how it felt with 135. However, 20 reps seemed too easy for that light of weight so I figured I would try for 30 reps. After the warm up sets I felt fine so I decided I would try it. I had eaten a big meal 20 minutes before the gym because I knew I wouldn't get sick doing arm shit. I also hadn't drank much liquid at all throughout the day. I was dehydrated, full, and to top that I slept 16 hours last night leaving me feeling weak and out of it all day and I haven't trained lower in 2 weeks and it has been 2 months since I have back squatted. Even the warm up sets had my dizzy. It was my turn to squat and I took a minute to prepare myself. I went under the bar, got to 30, felt too easy so I figured 40. Got to 40, a little harder but still felt I had more and I thought 50 would be a good accomplishment. Got to 50 and racked it. I had even more in me, I wasn't that tired at all considering I squatted 50 reps. These were all past legit depth. I was surprised with myself. Of course the post high rep squat stuff followed. I always feel fine right after a high rep squat, I'm good for a couple minutes, but after that I start to feel really sick. It has been 20 minutes and I just am starting to feel better. My conditioning has gotten alot better since I started training MMA. I checked my resting heart beat and it was 49 BPM. It used to be ~60 last I checked. I may have a shit load of mistakes in what I just wrote but I can't think that clearly at the moment.
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11-06-2007, 05:47 PM	#5294
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11-01-2007, 01:48 PM	#5283
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11-02-2007, 07:00 PM	#5291
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11-06-2007, 07:11 PM	#5295
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11-07-2007, 06:56 AM	#5296
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,048 Photos: 37	Shit! 50 reps for squats??? No wonder you weren't feeling well... What are plate pinches?

11-07-2007, 09:44 AM	#5297
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11-07-2007, 05:35 PM	#5299
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