Once Was,, Will be? VENTING

NiceGuy · 10-17-2007, 08:54 AM

Man....Whatsup guys...Ive been on a roller coaster of training and dieting for the past 2 years.
About 2 years ago, I was in the best shape of my life,,, dieting was awesome...training was awesome....seen results every week, to two weeks...48 inch chest and 33 inch waist.....18.5 inch arms....

Then I injured my rotator cuff, and it inhibited my work outs alot,, where I took along time off... then I guess I just became lazy and decided not to diet and workout anymore.... Now I got a gut and "tits" lol...36inch waist(but now those pants are getting tight)....and hardly ever drink enough water, or eat enough protein...........and I seen I lost alot of muscle....

I need to get back into the gym seen in the worst way......I should be moving into a new apt soon, which has a gym at the corner of my block... If I do, hopefully there will be no excuses to get back to my previous shape,, and more....

Anyone else here been off this long and made a comeback?

Just venting....

-B

DOMS · 10-17-2007, 09:08 AM

Well, at least you realized your problem. Now you just need to take the steps to fix it!

Oh, and stop post whoring.

Big G · 10-17-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NiceGuy

Anyone else here been off this long and made a comeback?

No, but am scared of rotator cuff injury. Heard that time and time again. How did you injure it? Any advice to prevent same in others?

NiceGuy · 10-17-2007, 09:15 AM

Yeah It was the second or third time I had hurt it... but the last time it was the most painful....I injured in on dumbell press If I recall correctly...Not sure how to prevent it... cause it just the injury comes on... Maybe not to prevent it... but just work through it with some time off and after that light weight..

-B

DOMS · 10-17-2007, 09:24 AM

One of the ways that you can mitigate shoulder injuries is to specifically work the muscles and tendons that comprise the rotator cuff. It would also help if you made certain that agonist and antagonist muscle get an even workout (you're whole body, really).

Also, don't let your ego determine how much weight you put on the bar.

Big G · 10-17-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NiceGuy

Not sure how to prevent it... cause it just the injury comes on...

Shit! Really? I always thought it came from dropping a DB at an awkward angle, trying to wrestle to big of a weight to your chest to press it. That kind of thing.

You're saying it just "comes on" like it gets worse and worse qwithout you knowing it until POP... It's injury time?

Big G · 10-17-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DOMS

One of the ways that you can mitigate shoulder injuries is to specifically work the muscles and tendons that comprise the rotator cuff.

Hmm... How do I find exercises that do that?

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Originally Posted by DOMS

It would also help if you made certain that agonist and antagonist muscle get an even workout (you're whole body, really).

Every time I do a push, do a pull, right? Opposite resistance; push-ups, then supine rows. Is that what you mean?

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Originally Posted by DOMS

Also, don't let your ego determine how much weight you put on the bar.

That's what I've heard. The people that get this injury are just trying to do too much, using bad form, dropping the weights at awkward angles and not being able to get in position with that much weight. That's the main problem, right?

DOMS · 10-17-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Big G

Hmm... How do I find exercises that do that?

You can search this forum. Plus, you can find some info over at T-Nation.

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Originally Posted by Big G

Every time I do a push, do a pull, right? Opposite resistance; push-ups, then supine rows. Is that what you mean?

Correct. And, as you gain more experience, you can identify which, if any, muscles are lagging, and perform exercises specifically to bring them up to par with the rest of your body. One group of muscles that frequently get neglected are the hamstrings.

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Originally Posted by Big G

That's what I've heard. The people that get this injury are just trying to do too much, using bad form, dropping the weights at awkward angles and not being able to get in position with that much weight. That's the main problem, right?

I'm not an authority on what causes weight training related injuries, but I have to imagine that poor form sits near the top of the list.

NiceGuy · 10-17-2007, 10:57 AM

the first two times I felt a pop... took time off, let it heal,, and went back to work....but the third time I just felt a sharp pain...

B

DOMS · 10-17-2007, 11:01 AM

Did you go see a doctor on for the first two times?

**Gazhole** · 10-17-2007, 11:29 AM

Dont forget the importance of proper warmups to avoid injury.

Witchblade · 10-17-2007, 11:34 AM

Comebacks are way easier than getting there in the first place. You'll have a ton of experience and muscle memory on your side.

10-17-2007, 08:54 AM	#1
NiceGuy Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York Posts: 88	Once Was,, Will be? VENTING Man....Whatsup guys...Ive been on a roller coaster of training and dieting for the past 2 years. About 2 years ago, I was in the best shape of my life,,, dieting was awesome...training was awesome....seen results every week, to two weeks...48 inch chest and 33 inch waist.....18.5 inch arms.... Then I injured my rotator cuff, and it inhibited my work outs alot,, where I took along time off... then I guess I just became lazy and decided not to diet and workout anymore.... Now I got a gut and "tits" lol...36inch waist(but now those pants are getting tight)....and hardly ever drink enough water, or eat enough protein...........and I seen I lost alot of muscle.... I need to get back into the gym seen in the worst way......I should be moving into a new apt soon, which has a gym at the corner of my block... If I do, hopefully there will be no excuses to get back to my previous shape,, and more.... Anyone else here been off this long and made a comeback? Just venting.... -B

10-17-2007, 09:08 AM	#2
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,520 Photos: 5	Well, at least you realized your problem. Now you just need to take the steps to fix it! Oh, and stop post whoring.
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

10-17-2007, 09:24 AM	#5
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,520 Photos: 5	One of the ways that you can mitigate shoulder injuries is to specifically work the muscles and tendons that comprise the rotator cuff. It would also help if you made certain that agonist and antagonist muscle get an even workout (you're whole body, really). Also, don't let your ego determine how much weight you put on the bar.
	I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid.—John Gotti

10-17-2007, 11:01 AM	#10
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,520 Photos: 5	Did you go see a doctor on for the first two times?
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10-17-2007, 11:34 AM	#12
Witchblade Succinct Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Holland Posts: 4,369 Photos: 2	Comebacks are way easier than getting there in the first place. You'll have a ton of experience and muscle memory on your side.
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10-17-2007, 09:15 AM	#4
NiceGuy Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York Posts: 88	Yeah It was the second or third time I had hurt it... but the last time it was the most painful....I injured in on dumbell press If I recall correctly...Not sure how to prevent it... cause it just the injury comes on... Maybe not to prevent it... but just work through it with some time off and after that light weight.. -B

10-17-2007, 10:57 AM	#9
NiceGuy Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York Posts: 88	the first two times I felt a pop... took time off, let it heal,, and went back to work....but the third time I just felt a sharp pain... B

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