Random IFBB Chat and Shenanigans 2.0

[SammyJr]

wow nice, how do you feel making a levrone-esque styled one for moi

[flangmasterj]

I feel like my life would be complete. Like God reached down and stroked the nape of my neck with his index finger. Pretty much like how Mel B from Spice Girls felt when they told her she could rap a little in the midst of one of their smash hits.

Sammy please let me setup, print, trim, mount and ship a tiled Levrone poster piece to you. I need this.

[Kiwi_]

I'm also interested in having some print work done. What sort of mates rates can you offer?

[SammyJr]

I feel like my life would be complete. Like God reached down and stroked the nape of my neck with his index finger. Pretty much like how Mel B from Spice Girls felt when they told her she could rap a little in the midst of one of their smash hits.

Sammy please let me setup, print, trim, mount and ship a tiled Levrone poster piece to you. I need this.

I expect it to be free and for you to cover shipping costs. Thanks. Address PM'd.

Oh and surprise me with the levrone pic, but make sure it's 1992

[flangmasterj]

I expect it to be free and for you to cover shipping costs. Thanks. Address PM'd.

Oh and surprise me with the levrone pic, but make sure it's 1992

It'd have my watermark on it though. That okay?

[RoroCwalker]

I expect it to be free and for you to cover shipping costs. Thanks. Address PM'd.

Oh and surprise me with the levrone pic, but make sure it's 1992

inb4 trolled with a Kai inserting his Sandow in a grapefruit poster.

[Larfleeze]

It'd have my watermark on it though. That okay?

[SammyJr]

It'd have my watermark on it though. That okay?

You haven't changed flang.



just noticed the cologne, slight hnng

[B-Neva]

Right overtop of levrone's junk "Property of Flang"

[endurancell]

Right overtop of levrone's junk "Property of Sammyjr"

I think this is what sammy would want

I would also be interested in some print work but NZ is pretty damn far

[SammyJr]

I think this is what sammy would want

I would also be interested in some print work but NZ is pretty damn far

true.

but since he mocked me so much for asking, I doubt he will do printing requests for anyone

[masthead716]

Just found I have **** load of edema in left shoulder muscles. My lateral head had been paining for long time, will get MRI soon to see if there are any shoulder/rotator cuff tears etc
goodnight lateral movements forever

I wouldn't jump to conclusions until the MRI comes back bud. Two years ago I would have bet my mother's house that I had a rotator/labrum/AC joint tear. It was something that I had gotten over time from my early years doing ego-inflated heavy flat bench like a typical moron with bad form (elbows flared, touching too high, bouncing), zero mobility, and poor preventative measures (no rotator cuff accessory work etc).

This finally culminated when one day I was barely able to lift my arm to the front or the side without excruciating pain in the shoulder complex. I went to an Ortho who did what I guess was a standard rotator cuff tear test which was: I had to hold my arm out straight in front of me, supinate my wrist so that my palm was facing upward, and then he applied downward force to my wrist area. There was definitely some pain, but he assured me he didn't think it was a RC tear because the arm typically gives out completely in that scenario.

He then told me I wasn't out of the woods yet and I got the MRI which revealed I had a slight impingement of the AC joint due to my genetic skeletal structure, underdeveloped rotator cuff muscles (I believe there is 4), and a very bad case of tendonapothy which is basically tendonitis, and a sh*t ton of inflammation. At the time I was taking everything but the kitchen sink for joint support from fish oil at 4 grams a day, glucosamine/chondroitin, and Cissus, and my next option was a cortisone shot if my condition didn't improve with rest, but that was a last resort, and one I luckily didn't have to take.

Long story short I basically dumped flat bench from my routine and replaced it with flat dumbbell press which is my favorite movement now for overall chest development (probably something that could have been fixed with form but f*ck it, I had heard enough horror stories about torn pecs, shoulders etc and didn't care how much I bench pressed anymore), took a more proactive approach to mobility/RC work, and reassessed my training.

These days I do RC work on days that I'm not pressing because it tends to fatigue me pretty good, and mobility work before every workout even if its just a little shoulder flossing, a few sets of wall slides, or external/internal rotation stuff. I dumped all the joint supplements, warm up a lot, sometimes pre-exhaust etc, and my shoulder has never felt better and my chest grew immensely.

I still think flat bench has it's place, and you can't argue the fact that it's been a staple for so many great chested bodybuilders, but it's something you need to perfect and take your time with. It's just not suited for me structurally, however I do like incline smith machine or incline barbell in a rack with a seat that allows for about a 30 degree incline (higher than that and my delts take over).

Stay positive bro. I know this was a bloody novel, but I also know it would have helped me when I was scouring the forums when my shoulder was mangled to have someone give me a little confidence boost. There's nothing worse than being injured, not knowing the problem, and just googling possible diagnoses that tell you your arm will likely fall off while you wait for an MRI approval or to see a specialist. Hang in there

[tom11]

I wouldn't jump to conclusions until the MRI comes back bud. Two years ago I would have bet my mother's house that I had a rotator/labrum/AC joint tear. It was something that I had gotten over time from my early years doing ego-inflated heavy flat bench like a typical moron with bad form (elbows flared, touching too high, bouncing), zero mobility, and poor preventative measures (no rotator cuff accessory work etc).

This finally culminated when one day I was barely able to lift my arm to the front or the side without excruciating pain in the shoulder complex. I went to an Ortho who did what I guess was a standard rotator cuff tear test which was: I had to hold my arm out straight in front of me, supinate my wrist so that my palm was facing upward, and then he applied downward force to my wrist area. There was definitely some pain, but he assured me he didn't think it was a RC tear because the arm typically gives out completely in that scenario.

He then told me I wasn't out of the woods yet and I got the MRI which revealed I had a slight impingement of the AC joint due to my genetic skeletal structure, underdeveloped rotator cuff muscles (I believe there is 4), and a very bad case of tendonapothy which is basically tendonitis, and a sh*t ton of inflammation. At the time I was taking everything but the kitchen sink for joint support from fish oil at 4 grams a day, glucosamine/chondroitin, and Cissus, and my next option was a cortisone shot if my condition didn't improve with rest, but that was a last resort, and one I luckily didn't have to take.

Long story short I basically dumped flat bench from my routine and replaced it with flat dumbbell press which is my favorite movement now for overall chest development (probably something that could have been fixed with form but f*ck it, I had heard enough horror stories about torn pecs, shoulders etc and didn't care how much I bench pressed anymore), took a more proactive approach to mobility/RC work, and reassessed my training.

These days I do RC work on days that I'm not pressing because it tends to fatigue me pretty good, and mobility work before every workout even if its just a little shoulder flossing, a few sets of wall slides, or external/internal rotation stuff. I dumped all the joint supplements, warm up a lot, sometimes pre-exhaust etc, and my shoulder has never felt better and my chest grew immensely.

I still think flat bench has it's place, and you can't argue the fact that it's been a staple for so many great chested bodybuilders, but it's something you need to perfect and take your time with. It's just not suited for me structurally, however I do like incline smith machine or incline barbell in a rack with a seat that allows for about a 30 degree incline (higher than that and my delts take over).

Stay positive bro. I know this was a bloody novel, but I also know it would have helped me when I was scouring the forums when my shoulder was mangled to have someone give me a little confidence boost. There's nothing worse than being injured, not knowing the problem, and just googling possible diagnoses that tell you your arm will likely fall off while you wait for an MRI approval or to see a specialist. Hang in there

thanks for posting this mate (srs)

[AdamantiumYoke]

Hang in there

Thanks for this Sir. I am already getting better after 1.5 weeks of therapy, there isn't really gonna be any need of MRI anytime soon. It was only edema, inflammation ,regular fatigue and also high mental stress level , coupled with occurrence of protective spasms in the back in last 3-4 months. No tears as such and no skeletal injury too.I had been spending too much time in the library, with posture fkkd up. Its getting better. And I do not do flat bench already , slight decline all the way for me.
I had been on ****load of anti-inflammatory, painkillers etc for long time, deep tissue work and physiotherapy only gave temporary relief , even tried acupressure, holistic healing in last 6-8 months ( been out of gym since I got my first spasm ). Finally Ayurvedic treatment ( ancient vedic medical study of using herbs) has helped me dramatically in last 2 weeks. I am paying for chronic sports injuries from schooldays and too long study hours lately. Weird thing is that none of the injuries happened due to weightlifting. I hope everything is good from now on in life. Injuries mess up with studying and in general, with mood and behavior too. Looking forward to getting fit n strong again so I can get back to the gym and lose all the fat n gain my power back!!!

Once again thanks for the pointers and advice.

[SammyJr]

bought 70 lb powerblocks, feelsgoodman. and first time squatting in 5 years.. super exhausted just doing 40 lb lunges/squats but it feels great

[TTimmerman]

If anyone knows anyone REALLY knowledgeable on peak weeks and certain associated protocols, send me a PM. 4 weeks out and i want to do this one proper.

[Unbiasedfan]

If anyone knows anyone REALLY knowledgeable on peak weeks and certain associated protocols, send me a PM. 4 weeks out and i want to do this one proper.

Very good luck

[SammyJr]

If anyone knows anyone REALLY knowledgeable on peak weeks and certain associated protocols, send me a PM. 4 weeks out and i want to do this one proper.

dang i thought you quit competing or something or was thinking physique. good luck

[TTimmerman]

dang i thought you quit competing or something or was thinking physique. good luck

Tempted to neg for thinking i'd ever do physique

[AdamantiumYoke]

4 weeks out and i want to do this one proper.

Good luck bro. Which competition is it gonna be ?

[macmacc]

Tempted to neg for thinking i'd ever do physique

I thought you quitted BBing

[FAN0FdaSport]

If anyone knows anyone REALLY knowledgeable on peak weeks and certain associated protocols, send me a PM. 4 weeks out and i want to do this one proper.

good luck and post your pics after the show

[NVious]

Tempted to neg for thinking i'd ever do physique

Physique is the bodybuilder's black coach.

Nobody wants to do it....but we all know where everyone ends up.

[TTimmerman]

I thought you quitted BBing

I got bored

[B-Neva]

Had no problems for like 2-3 months with my back, helped someone move a few weeks ago and now it's ****ed again.

[flangmasterj]

Looks like Bostin Loyd will be back in hospital again. This time the burns unit.

[SammyJr]

^Lol. John does look pretty unhealthy though. How is he making 600k per year ? Being a contest prep coach and trainer ? Or does he also do something else


And I don't see how Bostin will ever be a top competitor if what he's taking now has led to the physique he has now..

. Either way ive really been wanting to be a prep coach and trainer on the side later on..

[B-Neva]

JM actually emailed someone his Paypal statement for the past month to prove he made over 50K lol

[TropicalSunset]

Good luck on the comp Timmy.

As for those two beefing...sad that John is sinking to that guy's level and sad how ignorant the other guy is.

[flangmasterj]

And I don't see how Bostin will ever be a top competitor if what he's taking now has led to the physique he has now..

Yeah he won't be.

JM actually emailed someone his Paypal statement for the past month to prove he made over 50K lol

Bahaha get at the gauze. Those burns are gonna need some serious treatment.