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I'm coming off an injury as well (back surgery 8 months ago). I know it's tough getting back into it. You will probably lose about 30-40% of your bench strength if you were out for a month of more....

I was in the same situation your are in. Prior to the military, i was 190 lbs (I'm a little over 6'5). It's took me about 6-7 years to get to 240lbs. You are in the right direction as far as low...

I agree with the no off day. I tried that program multiple times while in the military, it works great if you keep to it. However, the off day is just a psychology thing. It does work though....

I have been a basketball player all my life, I even played overseas for a bit. So hopefully my opinion has some fact in it.

Being that your 6ft, you will probably be a 1 or 2 guard. In most...

I have the L4/5 as well. I had 3 epidurals, PT, Chiropractor, pills etc. None of it worked. I had the surgery late November. The first month or so pretty much sucks, but I'm moving around tons...

I'm on my two month mark as of next week, my back is feeling better (I can now jog for a couple seconds at a time). But I still can't lift my son up without it hurting (he's 35 pounds). I've been...

That sucks.

I used to use this in the military and it gave me a great boost pre-workout. I came back to the states (form overseas) and it's been gone. Anybody still sell this stuff or any stuff like this?
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Way to go!!! How the heck are you doing squats after 2 months? I hope mine recovery goes that well. I start light duty at work (no gun belt, thank god) next week. I'm looking for about 2 months...

+1 here. I had the discectomy surgery three weeks ago. Still hurting a little, but it's a lot better than pre-surgery. I went through months of PT, shots, and pills. Don't be afraid of the surgery...

You did really well bro!!! Good job. I had a lot of soreness the first couple weeks (I had to run after a 2 year old, so it was compounded because of him). You hitting the gym yet?

I just saw my Doc for my 3 week follow up. He told me I could start swimming/biking for PT. However, he didn't advise any formal PT center. Is this normal? I'm feeling a lot stronger and walking...

Still improving. Tried to take a car ride yesterday, didn't work too good. I'm hoping to get back to work within 2-3 months. I'm not looking forward to the gunbelt though. Years of that combined...

Also, just a word of advice to anybody who is having this, TAKE SENNA!!! I hate to talk about it, but this is a stool softner. Believe me, the pain pills make you real constipated, and it HURTS BAD...

Thanks for all the info guys. I am a +5 days now and feeling wayyy better. I can actually sit for more than 5 minutes now and am getting about 10 hours a sleep a night. It still feels tight but I am...

Well, I had the surgery (mine wasn't the "micro", just the regular). My doctor was awesome but the hospital (Fairfax INOVA) sucked pretty hardcore. This hospital is supposed to be one of the best in...

Thanks guys, this thread is great. I have the exact same surgery this coming Wednesday. I've been in the military and civilian police work for the past twelve years and this has been a long time...

Thanks bro, reps for that one.

I had my epidural last month. I can't do squats/deads etc. Mostly working on getting back in the groove (I lost 15 pounds and about 20 lbs off of my bench max,I was going for size with the 5x5 when...

Or you could do 5x5 with 5 seconds rest in between in the advanced plan....