F.s.u.u

[ArchAngel'73]

Legs

Leg Press, PWO
30x90, 20x180, 20x360, 20x540, 10x720
8x900, 6x990
8x1,080, 8x1,080, 8x1,080-max weight that can safely be added


leg press Calf Raise, PWO
15x810, 20x630, 22x540, 22x450

Icarian "Power Squat", PWO
10x720, 10x720, 10x720-max weight that can be safely added


30 min. Stationary bike

[ArchAngel'73]

January 31, 2013

Back thickness, Traps


lat station Hypers
20x100, 20x140, 10x180, 10x220
3x6x250(stack)

Deads
20x95
3x10x145

Good Mornings
15x95, 10x135
10x225

behind the back braced BB Shrug
30x135, 20x225, 15x315
10x405


30 min. Recumbant bike

[ArchAngel'73]

*Dr.'s appointment*


Back width, rear Delts, "light" Biceps


1 arm supinated Pulldown
20x40, 20x40, 20x50
10x60, 12x60, 10x70
8x80

narrow grip Pulldown
10x120
6x200
6x250(stack)

assisted Pull Up
3x-70, 10x-120

assisted Chin
10x-120


Chins
2

kneeling narrow reverse grip Pulldown
13x97.5 (stack)

reverse Ped Dek
10x100, 15x80, 15x80, 12x60

DB Drag Curl
20x15, 20x20, 6x40, 1x55

Drag cable Curl
10x150

[ArchAngel'73]

February 2, 2013

Chest, side Delts, "light" Triceps


incline Smith achine Bench Press, PWO
21x50, 20x50, 15x100, 11x100, 11x100
3x150, 4x150, 4x150
6 1/4 reps x200
16x100

Hammer Strength Dip machine, PWO
3x6x270

standing cable Flye
8x100, 6x120, 8x120

seated Smith machine Shoulder Press, PWO
20x50, 6x100, 4x120
8x100, 8x100, 8x100-fail on all sets

Icarian "chikcen wing" machine, turned it into a unilateral movement
12x100(stack), 10x100, 15x100
-I've never done them 1 arm @ a time before, I liked them better this way

overhead cable Tricep Extension
3x20x150(stack)


20 min Recumbant bike

[ArchAngel'73]

Operation "Flammenwerfer" turned out to encompass more than I bargained for but fit perfectly.
Some times, in order to fix what is wrong you must destroy all you have built and start new.

I learned to train and work hard long before I learned how to eat properly.
So I quit EVERYTHING.
and went to looking like sh*t real fast.

Then I quit eating "dirty" and ate "clean", no training either.
Then I started to count my macros, no training either.
Then I combined the three and got my azz to the gym.

and there was no sense in posting here until I walked the talk.
4 training sessions in 4 days tells me I found my motivation once again but 1st I had to learn to burn the past to the ground.


Friday I had a Dr.'s appointment over many things I had let build up.
The least of my concerns should have been my primary concern but I am in the prime of my life and invincible...


Long story short, the specialist believes I may have a genetic heart condition and tells me I am a "walking time bomb".
Those of you who know my writing style know I don't put stuff in bold very often.

I avoided diabetes, I am no longer obese, and have avoided the plethora of other medical conditions that run in my family because I have trained for so long.
But now this?

NUTS!

This is where forum members like Corbi, theMyth, and StreesMonkey come in handy...bad stuff happened to all of them and they persevered.

I am not going to lie

I am a little afraid.

I JUST got my sh*t together.
I have gyms to plunder, women to ravish, and creatine to snort.

I am not ready to change my username to
TheAngelofDeath'73.


I don't think I'm going to tell my mother anything about this...until I gotz proof...and even then...why?
(could use some advices on this folks?)

The ironic part is 2 years ago or so I was ready to kill myself.

I do not want "eternal peace".
Now, anyways.
I just want to go on fukking sh*t up in the gym and fixing sh*t up with kids/teens.

[Vanguard1965]

Woah Brian. That is some heavy **** for me to absorb so I can only imagine what it must be for you. Is this something that can be reversed? Surely there has to be something to correct this? I am glad you went to a Dr. so at least now hopefully some kind of a plan can be put into place to get you healthy. As you said others on the forums have beat this stuff so surely you can to. I know your a fighter Brian and you can beat this just like you have conquered other things in your life.

As to if you should tell your mom I would not say anthing until you know for sure so you don't worry her but once you know what is what 100% I think you need to tell her. I can't tell you why its just what I would feel I would owe mine if I was in the situation and ultimately there is no right or wrong you must do what is in your heart.

What are the next steps in finding out a course of action? More tests? See another doctor?

[ironwill2008]

Long story short, the specialist believes I may have a genetic heart condition and tells me I am a "walking time bomb".
Those of you who know my writing style know I don't put stuff in bold very often.

That's a tough break but it doesn't necessarily mean the end of the line.

I sure hope this works out well for you, Brian.

I don't think I'm going to tell my mother anything about this...until I gotz proof...and even then...why?
(could use some advices on this folks?)

My philosophy on something like this is to inform others only on a "need to know" basis. Of course, if she asks you what's going on, you'd have to level with her.

[bcapprentice]

Brian:
I've just stumbled across this journal. Trying to keep up with your journals is a challenge!!
Anyway sorry to hear the news about your cardiac issues. What I didn't hear you say are, what are the treatment options? I have a friend who at 44 had what looked like a stroke. To make a long story short, he has a hole in his heart which noone had known about. If he ever has an embolism that goes to his heart he is a dead duck but as long as he takes his daily baby aspirin, he'll be OK. The good news is that you are living in a city with a Medical School. That means that there'll be somebody who will be on top of whatever your condition is and will be up on treatment options.

Michael

[fittofattofit]

Firstly .... it's great that you've found your mojo again and have got back into the gym with a vengeance. I love your training style with the high rep volume and plenty of sets. Really strong work on the leg pressing and the back and lats!

Secondly .... you're right not to let this news engulf you. Hopefully it will turn out to be nothing but make sure that you get fully investigated
What is the nature of the 'time bomb'?
I had a big scare in December. I saw a physician for a check up (at the insistence of my wife) and he heard 2 different heart murmurs. I was sent for an echo which was reported as Two very leaky valves, one 'prolapsing' (a leaflet 'blowing backwards' ) and an aorta that was twice the size it should be
This combination would mean a risk of sudden death plus giving up all heavy lifting. I was in pieces for weeks .... didn't tell my wife or anyone. I got a friend to repeat the test (I'm in the 'trade') and after an hour he could find nothing but a normal study
Long story and I don't want to hijack, but make sure that you understand what hey are saying and what the implications are, and then get it confirmed ... docs often get it wrong and most docs don't understand weightlifting and training. They also will give you advice to 'cover their @ss' not necessarily give you balanced advice that takes into account the care you obviously take with your exercise and diet.

Good luck with everything; don't worry your mum yet; chase up results and ask lots of questions; keep training and keep looking after those kids!

[HoosierHardGain]

Prayers to you B. What doctor did you see? Was it your family doctor or a specialist. If it was a family doctor, get to a heart specialist for a full work up. My sister in law is an executive at a Cincinnati hospital group, and as she says "go to your family doctor for the sniffles, for anything else go to a specialist."

[Nikonguy]

Wow! That is a lot for you to take in. I can't really think of anything to say that is not a cliche' but take it a step at a time and seek other medical opinions.

[ArchAngel'73]

I have a few tests to schedule and the specialist is going on vacation. I will see him the beginning of March after he gets back and the test results are back.
After a few days of chewing on this and thinking more logically...I must conclude that there is nothing THAT wrong lest I should have been dead already.
I will adopt the wait and see policy and continue on with what I started.

As for my mother...unless I am in the hospital facing the Reaper she will not know about anything like this. EVER.
I am her only child and she has lost enough this life time without worrying about me.
As Vanguard can attest, she is a sweet lady and I cannot burden her.

Thank-you for reading and empathizing with my concerns. I am only human despite some of my postings.
and thank-you for the advice. I considered all of it.

Woah Brian. That is some heavy **** for me to absorb so I can only imagine what it must be for you. Is this something that can be reversed? Surely there has to be something to correct this? I am glad you went to a Dr. so at least now hopefully some kind of a plan can be put into place to get you healthy. As you said others on the forums have beat this stuff so surely you can to. I know your a fighter Brian and you can beat this just like you have conquered other things in your life.

As to if you should tell your mom I would not say anthing until you know for sure so you don't worry her but once you know what is what 100% I think you need to tell her. I can't tell you why its just what I would feel I would owe mine if I was in the situation and ultimately there is no right or wrong you must do what is in your heart.

What are the next steps in finding out a course of action? More tests? See another doctor?

Most is covered up above D.
Again, thank-you.

Tests, and maybe an advanced specialist if necessary.
This is twice now that bodybuilding has warned me that something was "off" with my health.
I continue to praise and live the benefits of this lifestyle.
and I'm not writing off competing...just gotta find out if I'm good to go or not.

That's a tough break but it doesn't necessarily mean the end of the line.

I sure hope this works out well for you, Brian.





My philosophy on something like this is to inform others only on a "need to know" basis. Of course, if she asks you what's going on, you'd have to level with her.

I intentionally bolded the "may" as well.
Now that I gotz my senses back, I cannot function on what if and maybe's...that's no way to live. I'm alive, my recent lifting proves to me things are ok, so I'm gonna work under that assumption until those tests come in and I have some proof.

Agreed.
and right now, she don't need to know.

Thank-you.

Firstly .... it's great that you've found your mojo again and have got back into the gym with a vengeance. I love your training style with the high rep volume and plenty of sets. Really strong work on the leg pressing and the back and lats!

Secondly .... you're right not to let this news engulf you. Hopefully it will turn out to be nothing but make sure that you get fully investigated
What is the nature of the 'time bomb'?
I had a big scare in December. I saw a physician for a check up (at the insistence of my wife) and he heard 2 different heart murmurs. I was sent for an echo which was reported as Two very leaky valves, one 'prolapsing' (a leaflet 'blowing backwards' ) and an aorta that was twice the size it should be
This combination would mean a risk of sudden death plus giving up all heavy lifting. I was in pieces for weeks .... didn't tell my wife or anyone. I got a friend to repeat the test (I'm in the 'trade') and after an hour he could find nothing but a normal study
Long story and I don't want to hijack, but make sure that you understand what hey are saying and what the implications are, and then get it confirmed ... docs often get it wrong and most docs don't understand weightlifting and training. They also will give you advice to 'cover their @ss' not necessarily give you balanced advice that takes into account the care you obviously take with your exercise and diet.

Good luck with everything; don't worry your mum yet; chase up results and ask lots of questions; keep training and keep looking after those kids!

You are very correct with covering their azz by checking and this has now sunk in for me.
As mentioned, I'll let the test results come in before I change anything.

The nature of the time bomb is my genetic history, long history of obesity up until a few years back, and some concerns of chest pain and shortness of breath.
Other than that, I really don't know.
I was too panicky at the time to ask other questions.

Seriously, thanks for sharing.
I am better aware that it all very well could be much ado about nothing.

Prayers to you B. What doctor did you see? Was it your family doctor or a specialist. If it was a family doctor, get to a heart specialist for a full work up. My sister in law is an executive at a Cincinnati hospital group, and as she says "go to your family doctor for the sniffles, for anything else go to a specialist."

As above, he was a specialist. But...not THE specialist if something was wrong.
We gotta work off a referral system here in Canada, 1st you see a G.P, then they refer you you.
Some times this could take months, mine took 1 day. I'm grateful.

Thank-you.

Wow! That is a lot for you to take in. I can't really think of anything to say that is not a cliche' but take it a step at a time and seek other medical opinions.

Imo, the test results will show all.

If I think about this, I will think like a counsellor to myself and tell myself what I would my clients.
Wait for the facts before you panic.
and even then, there is more than 1 way to skin a cat.

But...
I'll kill whomever attempts to skin my cat!

Thank-you.

[ArchAngel'73]

Arms, Abs

BB Curls
25x45(bar), 10x95
3x3x145- with a SLOW negative

Hammer Strength Preacher Curl, PWO
6x100
3x110, 3x110
1x120
6x90


1 arm Pressdown
20x50, 8x70-according to my DOMS, there is really little left to do for Tri's today

Hammer Strength dip machine, for Tri's-PWO
15x100, 2x20x100

seated DB Wrist Curl
3x12x40

decline crunch
16, 10, 10, 10

suspended leg raise
3x10


20 min. Stationary bike



Quick and brutal.
I am experimenting with fewer warm ups before going into my work sets for arms.


I listened to my ticker during training, seems fine to me.
Makes that lub dub sounds like it should.


The Dr.'s may kiss my cat's azz.



Outside time;



Back down the stairs;


WTF R u waiting for dad? FEED ME!


Oceanfish and gravy....nom nom nom;


Look at that spread!


I'm phucking CUTE!

[-=FLEX=-]

I just want to go on fukking sh*t up in the gym and fixing sh*t up with kids/teens.

And so you shall; I know it.

[Vanguard1965]

I have a few tests to schedule and the specialist is going on vacation. I will see him the beginning of March after he gets back and the test results are back.
After a few days of chewing on this and thinking more logically...I must conclude that there is nothing THAT wrong lest I should have been dead already.
I will adopt the wait and see policy and continue on with what I started.

As for my mother...unless I am in the hospital facing the Reaper she will not know about anything like this. EVER.
I am her only child and she has lost enough this life time without worrying about me.
As Vanguard can attest, she is a sweet lady and I cannot burden her.

Thank-you for reading and empathizing with my concerns. I am only human despite some of my postings.
and thank-you for the advice. I considered all of it.

Most is covered up above D.
Again, thank-you.

Tests, and maybe an advanced specialist if necessary.
This is twice now that bodybuilding has warned me that something was "off" with my health.
I continue to praise and live the benefits of this lifestyle.
and I'm not writing off competing...just gotta find out if I'm good to go or not.

Good to know a bit more details. If they didn't tell you not to workout it can't be to bad right? Hopefully the tests and seeing the specialist result in this just being an over cautious GP who like to scare people. :P

[bcapprentice]

Good to know a bit more details. If they didn't tell you not to workout it can't be to bad right? Hopefully the tests and seeing the specialist result in this just being an over cautious GP who like to scare people. :P

I second the sentiment above.

[fittofattofit]

You are very correct with covering their azz by checking and this has now sunk in for me.
As mentioned, I'll let the test results come in before I change anything.

The nature of the time bomb is my genetic history, long history of obesity up until a few years back, and some concerns of chest pain and shortness of breath.
Other than that, I really don't know.
I was too panicky at the time to ask other questions.

Seriously, thanks for sharing.
I am better aware that it all very well could be much ado about nothing.

It sounds like he was trying to scare you! The history amounts to a strong risk factor but doesn't really mount to a 'ticking time bomb'. The previous obesity doesn't really matter at all (seriously....it's not regarded as a risk factor). The killer would be if you were a smoker on top of having the strong history. BTW .... I find it hard to imagine you were recently overweight. You look like you've been training and lean all your life in your pics and no sign of loose skin from what I've seen. The fact that you are training now is a positive and not a negative, and even if you had coronary artery disease, it's not a contra-indication to lifting

I'm sure he'll order a CT or MRI angio and that will give a good pic of your coronaries and should allay any concerns!
I'm a cardiac anaesthesiologist IRL so I deal with this all the time

Nice work on that arm session, and your cat sure has a cute @ss

[jtroster]

I hope that you get to see a cardiologist RealSoonNow and that everything turns out OK.

I'm phucking CUTE!

Real cute cat.

[Hibiscus09]

Awwww! Cute kitty. What's that white stuff on the ground?

Nice job on the workout!

I'll keep you in my prayers regarding the cardiac issues. Hopefully the tests won't indicate anything serious. I don't think "ticking time bomb" sounds very reassuring, so I get why it freaked you out.

[HoustonTXMuscle]

Brian, Know that I should have responded sooner (however, I've been told for years that my bedside manner sucks and my sentences and phrases always come out wrong). I feel much the same way as Vanguard1065, bcapprentice and fittofattofit. Hoping that you get into see a specialist real soon and that the tests work out in your favor. Enjoyed the cat pictures.

[ArchAngel'73]

And so you shall; I know it.

So it is written.
Thanks Jim.

I second the sentiment above.

Thank-you.

It sounds like he was trying to scare you! The history amounts to a strong risk factor but doesn't really mount to a 'ticking time bomb'. The previous obesity doesn't really matter at all (seriously....it's not regarded as a risk factor). The killer would be if you were a smoker on top of having the strong history. BTW .... I find it hard to imagine you were recently overweight. You look like you've been training and lean all your life in your pics and no sign of loose skin from what I've seen. The fact that you are training now is a positive and not a negative, and even if you had coronary artery disease, it's not a contra-indication to lifting

I'm sure he'll order a CT or MRI angio and that will give a good pic of your coronaries and should allay any concerns!
I'm a cardiac anaesthesiologist IRL so I deal with this all the time

Nice work on that arm session, and your cat sure has a cute @ss : D

Well, it worked.
It's always in the back of my mind now. I'll just do the tests and wait to see how they come out.
Thanks, I peaked @ 310 lbs.. I do in fact have loose skin and lotsa ab scars...one of the reaosns I don't like having pics of me directly from the front.

Thank-you for your advice through this.
and
lol
cute and furry.
(no beasto)

I hope that you get to see a cardiologist RealSoonNow and that everything turns out OK.


Real cute cat.

Thank-you Joel.

Awwww! Cute kitty. What's that white stuff on the ground? : )

Nice job on the workout!

I'll keep you in my prayers regarding the cardiac issues. Hopefully the tests won't indicate anything serious. I don't think "ticking time bomb" sounds very reassuring, so I get why it freaked you out.

*******.
Thank-you, and no, it was not reassuring at all.
But proof will clear this up.
Good to see you again Hibby!

Brian, Know that I should have responded sooner (however, I've been told for years that my bedside manner sucks and my sentences and phrases always come out wrong). I feel much the same way as Vanguard1065, bcapprentice and fittofattofit. Hoping that you get into see a specialist real soon and that the tests work out in your favor. Enjoyed the cat pictures.

Good to see ya Bob.
Don't worry, I'm not dieing nor am I depressed.
I'm glad you did, spices things up.

[ArchAngel'73]

F.S.U.U

“Hit ‘em so hard and fast they won’t know what the phuck is going on”-AA’73



Legs

Icarian “Power Squat”, PWO
10x720(max weight that can be safely added)
20x720
21x720
25x720


Leg Press, PWO
20x540, 10x810

*13x1,080 *

8x1,080
10x1,080

Leg press calf Raise, PWO
16x810, 12x810, 12x810, 12x810, 13x810

Lying Ham Curl
6x200(stack)

BB back Squat
1x225
1x315
-405 was tempting (I have a plate rule when it comes to squats) but I needed 100% confidence and that damn Dr. took that away.


No cardio.

My goal was to leave the gym before my legs clued in to what happened to them.
It is now Feb. 6.
They are not happy with me.

And not a single phuck was given by the owner.

[ironwill2008]

Good deal on the cat pics!

[ljimd]

Big leg day. Read about your issue. You are in my thoughts.

[fittofattofit]

Big WTF: 25 reps x 720 on the Power Squat and shifting the stack on the leg curls! Awesome leg strength!

[Vytis]

Wow Brian, sorry I'm late in hearing and responding to this news. Here's how I see it. If it were a truly serious, life threatening condition you would have been wheeled into surgery the day your condition was discovered.

I have my own issues I deal with - PVC arrhythmia, which I've been living with my whole life.

I'm hoping for the best for you mate!

[HoosierHardGain]

Now after reading your leg workout, I want to train legs again....and I already did this morning.

[ArchAngel'73]

I need to vent, will update tomorrow;


Some stooopid bugger interrupted my training today while I was deadlifting 405 (yes, I got there tonight ).
"Other people" apparantly need to use the squat rack too despite there were 2 others (although occupied, 1 of them by a bosu ball *******).
He decided it was a wise idea to approach the only guy with any real weight on the bar and tried to hustle me out.

LOL

"When you can lift this, you can tell me how to train, son."- moi

"Furthermore, did you know it is a capital offence to interrupt my training on every known level of hell?"
-I then twitched like a crazy mo' fo' and smiled.


If my heart is bad....I'm gonna take his.
While its still beating.
and eat it.

Glandulars FTMW.

I am too old and too phucking big to put up with this infantile sh*t.
My #1 rule.
DO NOT PHUCK WITH MY TRAINING
I will unleash the hounds of hell on ur azz.

/endrant

We will back to my normal state of epicness tomorrow.

[Vanguard1965]

LOL Brian! I think your heart is just fine !

[jtroster]

There are more idiots in the gym in Jan-Feb. They tail off by March.