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  • Thread: Torn Bicep

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    Will you be satisfied with the change in your...

    Will you be satisfied with the change in your looks, you mentioned the bicep being higher on left than right and a little flatter. I too tore a distal bicep tendon back in 2005 but it was a complete...
  • Thread: Torn Bicep

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    A year is a very good estimate by your Dr. I...

    A year is a very good estimate by your Dr. I went through it in 2005 and it was right at a year when I resumed lifting my normal weight etc. Don't push too fast, recovery is important, it is weak...
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    38 Too Old - Never!!!

    You are never too old to get in shape. Definitely, at 38, plenty young to get in shape and build. Age 45 here and still doing it. Not the massive bb dude but in shape and have muscle to show. Go...
  • Thread: Torn Bicep

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    Bicep Injury

    [QUOTE=ppirie1]I tore my distal approx. 6 weeks ago. It took them this long to have an mri done and to figure out what it was, i am thinking because the bicep didnt roll all the way up like it...
  • Thread: Torn Bicep

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    My "robobrace" was used to set a restriction or...

    My "robobrace" was used to set a restriction or limit on distance of travel of the arm. It was first set to only allow the arm to extend a certain distance and each week the setting was changed to...
  • Thread: Hello!

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    hey, take pictures for your own encouragement. ...

    hey, take pictures for your own encouragement. You'll be able to see how far u've come and u'll be proud of where you are when you get there. Good choice on change for your life! Best Wishes! ...
  • Thread: Torn Bicep

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    Been There/dont That

    Tore my distal bicep tendon on my left arm in August of 05. Was a complete tear and did it weightlifting. Had an easy curl bar with a wide grip on the preacher curls. The supination of my...
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    Glad to hear it!

    I am glad to hear you say so. I always feel like I am doing something wrong by training very similar to what you have described. Most especially when everyone else does back and tris, chest and...
  • Thread: Bicep Injury

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    Update - Distal Bicep Tendon Rupture

    Another learning experience in lifting!! Surgery is done and now about 10 days past. All went well and the surgeon was very optimistic about full recovery. Again, I appreciate all the...
  • Thread: Bicep Injury

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    Thanks For The Encourgement

    Appreciate all the replies with encouragement. I am scheduled for surgery on Thursday, 18 August. The surgeon will reconnect the bicep tendon at that time. I understand it is a long process for...
  • Thread: Bicep Injury

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    Bicep Injury

    Experienced a tear to the left bicep or the distal bicep tendon this past Friday. While performing preacher curls, felt a burning pain in the crease of my arm at elbow and hear about four quick...
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    Leg Training

    I train legs with light weights all the time. Cannot seem to get any weight on the squats. Feels like I am going to pass out by the time I get to my 8th rep. Any advice on something I can do that...
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    How many of you workout before work?

    I started getting up in early morning back when my kids were so active and we always had sports activities etc in the evening. I get up at 0300 and lift for an hour. Have done very well with the...
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