Wheelchair? So what... Impossible is Nothing.

**Emma-Leigh** · 07-16-2007, 03:00 AM

Hey there! It is good to see you back around these parts again.

Congratulations on the win and good luck with your next goal!

Witchblade · 07-16-2007, 06:24 AM

I don't have much to add. I agree with everyone else, you're an inspiration to us all.

I haven't read 'the article', so forgive me if I seem uninformed, but I have some questions.

Do you work out with a partner? Can you walk? If not, will you ever be able to?

Musclebeach · 07-16-2007, 10:01 AM

Thank you everyone for the positive comments!! Thats why I love Ironmag. I am just doing the best I can with what I have.

In my car accident my 10th thoracic vertabra (T10) was crushed and my T9 dropped down into its place and pinched my spinal cord. I would have been fine had my T9 not dropped down, but my accident was a bit rough. Anyway T10 is roughly belly button level and now, two years later, a few stem treatments (Moscow, Russia), and countless hours of rehab I have gained function, roughly L1 or hips. So no, I cant walk, but I told you all that because I truly believe I will walk again. I have gained function and I believe that soon there will be a true cure for spinal cord injured persons. The stem cell treatment in Russia is just a start. Sorry for the politics, but I HATE Bush for just saying he would veto the stem cell bills. Sorry enough.

I workout alone, but the gym I workout at, Studio 22, is awesome. The trainers always spot me if I need it or hand me DB if I cant pick them up (>75).

Ill answer any questions, it doesnt bother me. Ask away!

Chest/back today!

Oh right, any suggestions for exercises let me know. Keep in mind I cant stabilize with my legs. Thanks!

Archangel · 07-16-2007, 03:28 PM

Just AWESOME, Incredible Brother Beach!!!

Musclebeach · 07-17-2007, 10:16 AM

Yo Arch, do you have a journal still??

Did shoulders instead of chest/back

7/16/07 Monday
1. NT delt press
x6 200
x6 230
x6 260
x6 300
x6 300 (5)
x6 300 (5+3Forced)
x10 260 (4,1,1,1,1,1,1)

2a. Laterals
x8 40
x8 40
x8 40

2b. Arnolds (immediately after laterals)
x8 40
x8 40
x8 40

Short workout, had therapy appt. Good workout though!

tallcall · 07-17-2007, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclebeach

Yo Arch, do you have a journal still??

Did shoulders instead of chest/back

7/16/07 Monday
1. NT delt press
x6 200
x6 230
x6 260
x6 300
x6 300 (5)
x6 300 (5+3Forced)
x10 260 (4,1,1,1,1,1,1)

2a. Laterals
x8 40
x8 40
x8 40

2b. Arnolds (immediately after laterals)
x8 40
x8 40
x8 40

Short workout, had therapy appt. Good workout though!

I don't think I've ever said hi to you before, so hello. I absolutely love everything about what you're doing, defying any odds to do what you love. I'm doing the same, I'm defying everyone who said that I'd never make anything of myself because of my Tourettes Syndrome. Seeing what guys like you (and hopefully someday guys like me) can do with our "limitations" is inspiring! Keep on chugging along man, keep on going because I'm going through some tough stuff too, and I know that someday both of us will be in a much better place because of this passion we have for this activity!

Anyways, it certainly looks like you had some fun yesterday! Keep it up!

Musclebeach · 07-18-2007, 09:48 AM

Thanks and I agree Tallcall!

Back yesterday and it was gooooooooood!

7/17/07 Tuesday
1. NT Row
x20 200

drop 1
xF 245 (15)
xF 220 (9)
xF 195 (11)

drop 2
xF 235 (15)
xF 210 (14)
xF 185 (11)

drop 3
xF 235 (14)
xF 210 (11)
xF 185 (10)

x20 260 (8/3/3/2/2/1/1)
x30 220 (14/4/4/4/4)

2. Inverted Row
x10 BW
x10 BW
x10 BW
x10 BW

3. Cable Row
x20 189
x15 209
x15 209
x15 209
x12 224
x12 224

4. Ring Chins
x15 BW+chair
x15 BW+chair

2in grip
x8 BW+chair

Musclebeach · 07-19-2007, 10:11 AM

Chest day

7/18/07 Wednesday
1. Bench
x5 135
xF 135 (51)
xF 185 (10)
xF 205 (4)
xF 225 (3)
xF 235 (2)
xF 245 (1)
xF 255 (1)
xF 265 (1)
xF 270 (1)
xF 280 (1)

2. NT Bench
x6 300
x6 305
x6 315

3a. Roller forearms (4ft rope)
x1 45
x1 45
x1 60

3b. Captains of Crush
x5 195
x5 195
x5 195

4. Cable Abs
x100 99
x100 79

Good workout... my chest is sore as hell.

Witchblade · 07-19-2007, 12:32 PM

You're not alone.

Musclebeach · 07-19-2007, 01:03 PM

I know... he was at Wheelchair Nationals this year. If you are interested check out:

Wheelchair Bodybuilding - Home

and you can see the guy who whooped my ass:

Witchblade · 07-19-2007, 01:06 PM

Hehe, no shame in losing against that guy.

Musclebeach · 07-20-2007, 11:41 PM

Haha... he is a large man.

Todays workout was GREAT!! I decided to start taking NO-Xplode (I used some of my friends and liked it, so finally ordered some) and my workout was AMAZING!! I took just 1tbs. Before this the only supplements I have ever taken are protein.

On to the workout

7/20/07 Friday
1. CG Bench (chest still sore)
x8 135
x8 185
x8 225
x6 245 (5+1H)
x6 245 (4+2H)
xF 185 (16+6H)

2a. DB Skulls
x8 50
x8 50
x8 50

2b. CG DB Bench
x8 50
x8 50
x8 50

3. SA Pressdown
x8 69
x8 74
x8 74

4. High Cable Tricep
x8 59
x8 59
x12 49

5. Incline DB Curl
xF 80 (3)
xF 90 (1+1N) PR

6. Incline DB Hammer Curl
xF 50 (12)
xF 50 (10)

7. CG Ring Chins
xF BW (15)
xF BW+25 (8)

Mmmm... I love my volume!

Witch... Thanks for the idea of CG chins... they were a great finisher for my biceps! I just added my own special twist... doing them on rings!

JerseyDevil · 07-21-2007, 05:47 PM

Awesome numbers MB! Question. Are you still using gear?

katt · 07-21-2007, 10:14 PM

I like No-Xplode also.. I'm trying some different brands right now.. but that one is pretty darn good. What kind of gear are you using?

Musclebeach · 07-22-2007, 12:31 AM

Funny... just yesterday two guys at my gym asked me if I was "on the juice." I actually have never run any cycles and before now the only supplement I have used is protein (now I am using NO-Xplode too). I am however seriously considering running gear to a) gain much needed size to beat my main opponent (pictured a few posts up, probably on gear) and b) break through some plateaus (basically I am plateauing on everything other than biceps). Any thoughts?

I have been reading constantly about different cycles and have decided that if/when I do start it will most definitely be 10 weeks of 500mg/wk Test-E along with Nolva throughout and HCG at the end. I will also keep track of it on this journal.

Unfortunately a possible source I almost had fell through, so I am back at ground one looking for a source. I would like to do a domestic supplier through the mail (online), but unfortunately those are hard to come by. Dont want to do the stealth packets as I have heard bad things. Lastly, none of the guys at my gym do anything harder than Superdrol so I am not going to get a supplier there. Keep looking I guess... or hopefully get/find a link.

Is that enough info? Haha. Have a good one all!

Brutus_G · 07-22-2007, 07:46 AM

Awesome man you got amazing symmetry!

JerseyDevil · 07-22-2007, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclebeach

Funny... just yesterday two guys at my gym asked me if I was "on the juice." I actually have never run any cycles and before now the only supplement I have used is protein (now I am using NO-Xplode too).

Before your accident I remembered you posting in the anabolic forum, so I make the assumption

.

Yes, 500mg/week of test e is a good starting cycle. It's actually better to run a small dosage of hcg twice a week, rather then trying to play catch up with large doses at the end of the cycle. Post that question in the anabolic forum, or PM Pirate when you are ready to go. I quit using androgens about 3 years ago, so my knowledge is a bit rusty

.

tallcall · 07-22-2007, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclebeach

Haha... he is a large man.

Todays workout was GREAT!! I decided to start taking NO-Xplode (I used some of my friends and liked it, so finally ordered some) and my workout was AMAZING!! I took just 1tbs. Before this the only supplements I have ever taken are protein.

On to the workout

7/20/07 Friday
1. CG Bench (chest still sore)
x8 135
x8 185
x8 225
x6 245 (5+1H)
x6 245 (4+2H)
xF 185 (16+6H)

2a. DB Skulls
x8 50
x8 50
x8 50

2b. CG DB Bench
x8 50
x8 50
x8 50

3. SA Pressdown
x8 69
x8 74
x8 74

4. High Cable Tricep
x8 59
x8 59
x12 49

5. Incline DB Curl
xF 80 (3)
xF 90 (1+1N) PR

6. Incline DB Hammer Curl
xF 50 (12)
xF 50 (10)

7. CG Ring Chins
xF BW (15)
xF BW+25 (8)

Mmmm... I love my volume!

Witch... Thanks for the idea of CG chins... they were a great finisher for my biceps! I just added my own special twist... doing them on rings!

It looks like you had some fun there! Nice to see things are looking up.

Musclebeach · 07-23-2007, 11:37 PM

Thanks all! Good workouts all around! Everything is looking up and the body is somewhat keeping up with my mind. Haha.

Jersey... Ill have to talk to you more about it if/when the time comes. Thanks!

Saw "License to Wed," good funny flick. Good date movie for any guys out there!

Today was delts... it was niiiice! Pretty short and sweet.

7/23/07 Monday
1. NT Delt
x6 200
x6 230
x6 260
x6 300
x6 300
x6 300

2a. Laterals
x8 40
x8 40
x8 40

2b. Arnolds
x8 40
x8 40
x8 40

3. 2-way rear delt
x15 14
x10 19

tallcall · 07-24-2007, 03:40 AM

God, I love rear delt exercises, or anything that works on the upper back for that matter.

I know this might be kind of a dumb question, but what do you mean by "NT Delt?" - I was thinking some kind of negatives or something.

Musclebeach · 07-24-2007, 09:27 AM

I too love rear delt... it feels cool.

NT Delt... or any NT stands for Nautilus. The gym where I workout at has a lot of Nautilus machines. The delt machine only goes up to 260, but I just strap on an extra 40 pounds.

tallcall · 07-24-2007, 11:30 AM

^ Lol Duct tape and shoestring gets it done again!

Musclebeach · 08-10-2007, 11:13 AM

I have been slacking getting my workouts posted on here... just got busy. Finally getting them all on here and maybe I can keep them up to date! Haha!

7/24/07 Tuesday:
1. Bench
x5 135
x5 185
x5 235
x5 275 (4)
xF 300 (1+1H)
xF 235 (8)
xF 185 (17)

2. BR Bench (1 1/2)
x5 185
x5 185

3. NT Bench
drop 1
xF 305 (7)
:30
xF 305 (3)

drop 2
xF 275 (6)
:30
xF 275 (3)

4. Rollup forearms
x1 60

5. Cable abs
x100 99
x100 89

6. CoC

Musclebeach · 08-10-2007, 11:16 AM

7/26/07 Thursday
1. NT Row
x20 200
x15 230
x12 245
x10 255
x10 255

tempo (7s/N)
x8 224

2. Cable Row
x20 209
x15 224
x15 224
x15 224

tempo (7s/N)
x8 224

3. Ring chins
xF BW (18)
xF BW (15)
xF BW+45 (8)

4. Cable abs
x75 109

Musclebeach · 08-10-2007, 11:20 AM

Arms
7/30/07 Monday
1. CG Bench
x8 135
x8 185
x6 235
x6 245 (4+1H)
x6 235 (5+1H)
xF 185 (7)

2a. Single Arm (SA) Pressdown
x8 74
x8 74
x8 74

2b. High Cable Tri
x8 59
x8 59
x12 49

3. Seated SA DB Tri Extension
x8 50
x8 60

4. Incline curl
xF 50 (20)

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07-16-2007, 06:24 AM	#32
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07-16-2007, 10:01 AM	#33
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	Thank you everyone for the positive comments!! Thats why I love Ironmag. I am just doing the best I can with what I have. In my car accident my 10th thoracic vertabra (T10) was crushed and my T9 dropped down into its place and pinched my spinal cord. I would have been fine had my T9 not dropped down, but my accident was a bit rough. Anyway T10 is roughly belly button level and now, two years later, a few stem treatments (Moscow, Russia), and countless hours of rehab I have gained function, roughly L1 or hips. So no, I cant walk, but I told you all that because I truly believe I will walk again. I have gained function and I believe that soon there will be a true cure for spinal cord injured persons. The stem cell treatment in Russia is just a start. Sorry for the politics, but I HATE Bush for just saying he would veto the stem cell bills. Sorry enough. I workout alone, but the gym I workout at, Studio 22, is awesome. The trainers always spot me if I need it or hand me DB if I cant pick them up (>75). Ill answer any questions, it doesnt bother me. Ask away! Chest/back today! Oh right, any suggestions for exercises let me know. Keep in mind I cant stabilize with my legs. Thanks!
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07-16-2007, 03:28 PM	#34
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Just AWESOME, Incredible Brother Beach!!!
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07-17-2007, 10:16 AM	#35
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	Yo Arch, do you have a journal still?? Did shoulders instead of chest/back 7/16/07 Monday 1. NT delt press x6 200 x6 230 x6 260 x6 300 x6 300 (5) x6 300 (5+3Forced) x10 260 (4,1,1,1,1,1,1) 2a. Laterals x8 40 x8 40 x8 40 2b. Arnolds (immediately after laterals) x8 40 x8 40 x8 40 Short workout, had therapy appt. Good workout though!
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07-18-2007, 09:48 AM	#37
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	Thanks and I agree Tallcall! Back yesterday and it was gooooooooood! 7/17/07 Tuesday 1. NT Row x20 200 drop 1 xF 245 (15) xF 220 (9) xF 195 (11) drop 2 xF 235 (15) xF 210 (14) xF 185 (11) drop 3 xF 235 (14) xF 210 (11) xF 185 (10) x20 260 (8/3/3/2/2/1/1) x30 220 (14/4/4/4/4) 2. Inverted Row x10 BW x10 BW x10 BW x10 BW 3. Cable Row x20 189 x15 209 x15 209 x15 209 x12 224 x12 224 4. Ring Chins x15 BW+chair x15 BW+chair 2in grip x8 BW+chair
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07-19-2007, 10:11 AM	#38
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	Chest day 7/18/07 Wednesday 1. Bench x5 135 xF 135 (51) xF 185 (10) xF 205 (4) xF 225 (3) xF 235 (2) xF 245 (1) xF 255 (1) xF 265 (1) xF 270 (1) xF 280 (1) 2. NT Bench x6 300 x6 305 x6 315 3a. Roller forearms (4ft rope) x1 45 x1 45 x1 60 3b. Captains of Crush x5 195 x5 195 x5 195 4. Cable Abs x100 99 x100 79 Good workout... my chest is sore as hell.
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07-19-2007, 01:03 PM	#40
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	I know... he was at Wheelchair Nationals this year. If you are interested check out: Wheelchair Bodybuilding - Home and you can see the guy who whooped my ass:
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07-19-2007, 01:06 PM	#41
Witchblade Succinct Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Holland Posts: 4,208 Photos: 2	Hehe, no shame in losing against that guy.
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07-20-2007, 11:41 PM	#42
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	Haha... he is a large man. Todays workout was GREAT!! I decided to start taking NO-Xplode (I used some of my friends and liked it, so finally ordered some) and my workout was AMAZING!! I took just 1tbs. Before this the only supplements I have ever taken are protein. On to the workout 7/20/07 Friday 1. CG Bench (chest still sore) x8 135 x8 185 x8 225 x6 245 (5+1H) x6 245 (4+2H) xF 185 (16+6H) 2a. DB Skulls x8 50 x8 50 x8 50 2b. CG DB Bench x8 50 x8 50 x8 50 3. SA Pressdown x8 69 x8 74 x8 74 4. High Cable Tricep x8 59 x8 59 x12 49 5. Incline DB Curl xF 80 (3) xF 90 (1+1N) PR 6. Incline DB Hammer Curl xF 50 (12) xF 50 (10) 7. CG Ring Chins xF BW (15) xF BW+25 (8) Mmmm... I love my volume! Witch... Thanks for the idea of CG chins... they were a great finisher for my biceps! I just added my own special twist... doing them on rings!
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07-21-2007, 05:47 PM	#43
JerseyDevil Done Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,176	Awesome numbers MB! Question. Are you still using gear?

07-21-2007, 10:14 PM	#44
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,030 Photos: 37	I like No-Xplode also.. I'm trying some different brands right now.. but that one is pretty darn good. What kind of gear are you using?

07-22-2007, 12:31 AM	#45
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	Funny... just yesterday two guys at my gym asked me if I was "on the juice." I actually have never run any cycles and before now the only supplement I have used is protein (now I am using NO-Xplode too). I am however seriously considering running gear to a) gain much needed size to beat my main opponent (pictured a few posts up, probably on gear) and b) break through some plateaus (basically I am plateauing on everything other than biceps). Any thoughts? I have been reading constantly about different cycles and have decided that if/when I do start it will most definitely be 10 weeks of 500mg/wk Test-E along with Nolva throughout and HCG at the end. I will also keep track of it on this journal. Unfortunately a possible source I almost had fell through, so I am back at ground one looking for a source. I would like to do a domestic supplier through the mail (online), but unfortunately those are hard to come by. Dont want to do the stealth packets as I have heard bad things. Lastly, none of the guys at my gym do anything harder than Superdrol so I am not going to get a supplier there. Keep looking I guess... or hopefully get/find a link. Is that enough info? Haha. Have a good one all!
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07-22-2007, 07:46 AM	#46
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,903 Photos: 24	Awesome man you got amazing symmetry!
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07-23-2007, 11:37 PM	#49
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	Thanks all! Good workouts all around! Everything is looking up and the body is somewhat keeping up with my mind. Haha. Jersey... Ill have to talk to you more about it if/when the time comes. Thanks! Saw "License to Wed," good funny flick. Good date movie for any guys out there! Today was delts... it was niiiice! Pretty short and sweet. 7/23/07 Monday 1. NT Delt x6 200 x6 230 x6 260 x6 300 x6 300 x6 300 2a. Laterals x8 40 x8 40 x8 40 2b. Arnolds x8 40 x8 40 x8 40 3. 2-way rear delt x15 14 x10 19
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07-24-2007, 11:30 AM	#52
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07-24-2007, 03:40 AM	#50
tallcall That's Mr. Incredible Elite Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,266 Blog Entries: 8	God, I love rear delt exercises, or anything that works on the upper back for that matter. I know this might be kind of a dumb question, but what do you mean by "NT Delt?" - I was thinking some kind of negatives or something.
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07-24-2007, 09:27 AM	#51
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	I too love rear delt... it feels cool. NT Delt... or any NT stands for Nautilus. The gym where I workout at has a lot of Nautilus machines. The delt machine only goes up to 260, but I just strap on an extra 40 pounds.
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08-10-2007, 11:13 AM	#53
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	I have been slacking getting my workouts posted on here... just got busy. Finally getting them all on here and maybe I can keep them up to date! Haha! 7/24/07 Tuesday: 1. Bench x5 135 x5 185 x5 235 x5 275 (4) xF 300 (1+1H) xF 235 (8) xF 185 (17) 2. BR Bench (1 1/2) x5 185 x5 185 3. NT Bench drop 1 xF 305 (7) :30 xF 305 (3) drop 2 xF 275 (6) :30 xF 275 (3) 4. Rollup forearms x1 60 5. Cable abs x100 99 x100 89 6. CoC
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08-10-2007, 11:16 AM	#54
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	7/26/07 Thursday 1. NT Row x20 200 x15 230 x12 245 x10 255 x10 255 tempo (7s/N) x8 224 2. Cable Row x20 209 x15 224 x15 224 x15 224 tempo (7s/N) x8 224 3. Ring chins xF BW (18) xF BW (15) xF BW+45 (8) 4. Cable abs x75 109
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08-10-2007, 11:20 AM	#55
Musclebeach Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 363 Photos: 11	Arms 7/30/07 Monday 1. CG Bench x8 135 x8 185 x6 235 x6 245 (4+1H) x6 235 (5+1H) xF 185 (7) 2a. Single Arm (SA) Pressdown x8 74 x8 74 x8 74 2b. High Cable Tri x8 59 x8 59 x12 49 3. Seated SA DB Tri Extension x8 50 x8 60 4. Incline curl xF 50 (20)
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08-10-2007, 11:22 AM	#56
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