Var's TP-PT Journal

[Rocco32]

 

[Var]

Well...I did shoulders Friday morning and was feeling really good. While doing bent laterals, I pulled something in my neck/trap. Couldnt turn my head...had to drop the db's...was on muscle relaxers for two days...etc... This is getting frustrating as hell! I'm feeling pretty good today and hope to be back in the gym tomorrow. I'll post Fridays workout (such as it is) in a little while...

 

[CourtQueen]

Sorry to hear about that Var. Maybe you should stop looking at the girls in the gym (real reason he pulled something but just doesn't want to admit it )

Did you workout today?

 

[Var]

That wasnt it at all! I promise.

I didnt workout today. Hopefully, tomorrow

 

[nikegurl]

are you feeling better though? sorry you were hurt.

 

[Var]

I can turn my head, so thats a big improvement. Still a little sore though.

 

[Rocco32]

That happens buddy! I've done it too and it does hurt like HELL! But a few days and you should be fine. It's not like rotator cuff injuries or tendonitis. You just need to be careful a bit when you hit the gym next! Sorry it happened to you my friend!

 

[Var]

Thanks, Rock! I'm thinking I should be safe doing legs tomorrow as long as the squats dont hurt my neck/shoulder. Not sure how 245lbs will feel sitting on my traps, but we'll see.

 

[PreMier]

Damn Var

Looks like the overtraining injuries are setting in. Keep your head up man, you will get through this

 

[Var]

Thanks, Premier. I have no intention of giving up! I'll fall apart first!

 

[Var]

Fridays workout:

Standing Barbell Military: 7x95/7x95/7x95
WG Upright Row: 9x85/6x95/6x95
Side Lateral: 9x30's/6x30's PULLED NECK MUSCLE

 

[Var]

Made it back in the gym today. Neck is still a bit sore, but manageable. Had a great workout and got a PB on Leg Press!

Barbell Squat: 6x245/7x225/6x225
Leg Press: 6x450 pb/6x410/6x410 cheat
SLDL: 9x135/6x185/6x185
Seated Leg Curl: 8x210/6x210/6x195

FINALLY, posting my "before" pics today (such as they are). Parents got a new comp with XP, so I was able to get the software loaded on their system. Check my photo gallery if interested. Pics were taken 4/7/04

 

[tucker01]

Good job on the PB, Hope the neck gets better soon

I can't wait to start the next phase I got the 8's to go

 

[Var]

Thanks, Iain! Good luck with the 8's. They're tough, but it feels great when you're done.

 

[PreMier]

Nice PB var! Nice pics too.

 

[PreMier]

Too dark though...

 

[Var]

Thanks, Premier! Hey...I'm just happy I finally got them posted. I'll work out the details of taking digital pics later.

 

[Rocco32]

Congrats buddy! And what I can see of the pics looks great, but you have to get better pic up!

 

[PreMier]

Where are your workouts!

 

[Var]

I'm doing arms tomorrow. I must have really fucked myself up when I hurt my neck last weekend. The whole left side of my body was numb and tingly a couple days ago, so I took yesterday and today off.

 

[PreMier]

Damn.

 

[PreMier]

Thats hella shitty.

 

[Var]

I hope its nothing serious. I've made some pretty significant gains on this program...I dont want to stop now. I already talked to TP about whether or not I'm still in. He said no problem. I'll just have to make a note of it so they can consider that in their study. I'm hoping to be back in business tomorrow, but I wont know till I start lifting.

 

[Monolith]

wtf... you hurt your neck and a whole side of your body is "tingling" now?

maybe you should see a doctor...?

 

[Var]

I hate dr's. I actually would go, but I feel fine today. My neck just felt a little stiff this morning, so I figured I should take one more day off. Scary shit though! I'm hoping I didnt slip a disc or something. Tomorrow will be the true test.

 

[PreMier]

No.. back day will be the true test

 

[Var]

Well if thats the case, shoulders will be the true test. Thats how I fucked it up in the first place.

 

[PreMier]

Kyle.. is that you? My long lost son?

 

[Var]

LOL

 

[tucker01]

Hey VAr, hope the Neck/shoulder goes well tomorrow.