Injured at 4 weeks out

[phreaks]

On Sunday I cut my hand at work between my thumb and index finger down to the bone and had to get stiches. I'm 4 weeks out from the Fresno NPC and have been on my contest diet and training to get leaned out. I can still do cardio, abs, back extensions, and legs, but cant really do any upperbody stuff. I don't want to do too much cardio and loose mass, but don't want to not train and lose a tight look. Any suggestions?

[theScott]

how bout cocaine...get lean with no cardio...joking of course...thats terrible news...a senario like this is what i fear most as a competitor. There's absolutely no way you can lift? Not with gloves or anything? I really don't know what to say as far as that goes. Good luck

[phreaks]

Thanx for the encouragement. The thing that sux is I have to wear a partial cast to keep the pressure off and the skin from stretching & popping stiches. lifting straps lay right where the wound is so I'm screwed w/ that. I think the hardest part is typing one handed!! Who knows, maybe some smack would help :)

[FastStrongSmart]

**** happens bro...sometimes for a reason so try and look at this positively.

[quest-x]

so you can't use one of your hands? how about pec deck with your elbow, bicep curl machine w/ your wrist, lat raise machine... i'm sure there are a variety of machines you could use that don't require you to use your hands.

[Feel Da Burn]

I think it would heal enough for you to be able to lift again in about two weeks. I once got a big hole on my cheek because i fell, it almost went thru the other side but they stiched it up and it healed in like a week.

[bodybuilder45]

i wouldnt consider this a good idea, but i read that muscle stimulators are useful to maintain muscle mass while dealing with an injury. this is their only purpose and im not sure i would even trust that statement but doing some research on it couldnt hurt. sorry to hear about the cut. hope all turns out well.

[phreaks]

**** happens bro...sometimes for a reason so try and look at this positively.


Your right man. I've really been able to go back to my faith thanx to this. I did get a good leg and back pump today doing some leg curls/extensions and back extensions though :)

[str8flexed]

look at it this way... if you make it through this and do well... you can be REALLY REALLY proud. Not many people overcome. Challenges are good for the soul :)

[reflexions]

On Sunday I cut my hand at work between my thumb and index finger down to the bone and had to get stiches. I'm 4 weeks out from the Fresno NPC and have been on my contest diet and training to get leaned out. I can still do cardio, abs, back extensions, and legs, but cant really do any upperbody stuff. I don't want to do too much cardio and loose mass, but don't want to not train and lose a tight look. Any suggestions?
didnt dorian yates have injuries? i think he had biceps & triceps injury, he still won! thats why hes closest rival shawn ray couldnt stand him,

[phreaks]

Just letting you guys know that your support along w/ those here @ home has really helped. I've been doing what I can and won't give up. The doctor thought I was crazy when I was sitting in the hospital bed eating asparagus and chicken, lol!!!

[SixDollarBurger]

overcoming challenges are what makes us human.

[phreaks]

overcoming challenges are what makes us human.

True that

[phreaks]

I finally got to do something other than cardio today! Did some front and reverse pec deck, machine lateral raises, straight-arm pulldowns, back extensions, and abs. I have to really thank you guys for giving me encouragement while I cant train @ 100%. I cant wait till these stiches come out and I get back to the fun :)

Thanks again guys :o

[Antonio]

I finally got to do something other than cardio today! Did some front and reverse pec deck, machine lateral raises, straight-arm pulldowns, back extensions, and abs. I have to really thank you guys for giving me encouragement while I cant train @ 100%. I cant wait till these stiches come out and I get back to the fun :)

Thanks again guys :o

Wow, that is really worth admiring. Your mind set is that of a true champion. You should be proud!!

keep us posted

[phreaks]

The hand is looking really good. I'm getting a camera later today and I'll take some pics. To all of u out there getting close to a comp, lift hard and stay clean.

[Trapzillaoo7]

The hand is looking really good. I'm getting a camera later today and I'll take some pics. To all of u out there getting close to a comp, lift hard and stay clean.

Good luck with the hand and good luck on the road to recovery. I will be under 8 weeks after tomorrow. I have been dieting for 13 already. LONG HAUL. I am getting PUMPED!

Trapz

[suineg_g]

I know the feeling man, I had a level two sprain in my left wrist 5 weeks out from the WNBF worlds last november (bike accident on the way to the gym) needless to say I was devastated. I was told to lay off for 10 weeks by the doctors which I certainly wasnt about to do. I got a doctor friend to prescribe some voltaren and I bought a wrist splint strap and a roll of duct tape and strapped it everyday until a week before the show. It was painful but I wasnt about to make that deter me from my goal and I think you have the same mindset from what I read. Just look at it as an experience helping you find strength you wont get in the gym. Mental strength.

Good Luck with your show and God Bless