Im2manly's Journal of Non-B!tchAzzness

[im2manly]

Bench
45 x 20
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 3
325 x 2
325 x 1
275 x 7

Sohp
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 1.5
135 x 12

BB rows
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 1
225 x 8

No knee pain or discomfort!

Lat Pulldowns
CG 170 x 5
CG 190 x 5
CG 230 x 3
WG 130 x 10

[papi93]

What pre-workout are you taking?

[im2manly]

What pre-workout are you taking?

C-4 but I am pretty over it

[im2manly]

High Bar
45 x 5
135 x 5
225 x 3
285 x 3
135 x 16

RDLs
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5

Slow negative and positive single leg extensions
30 x 16
30 x 16
30 x 16

Seated Leg Curls
130 x 14
170 x 14
190 x 14

This workout was like 85% knee pain free. I almost broke down in the car I was so happy. I felt so strong. The 285lbs was like nothing. I knew it. I knew if I just kept being consistent, even if I was moving light weight, things would start coming back. Thank you, guys, for all the support. It's crazy to think how these random, anonymous people - like you guys lol - can make such a difference in my life. I am so very happy right now

[Lencho]

Thank you, guys, for all the support. It's crazy to think how these random, anonymous people - like you guys lol - can make such a difference in my life. I am so very happy right now

It’s silly that this is the case, but it’s true!

I’m happy for you, bro.

[Dominik]

[im2manly]

Bench
45 x 20
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 3
325 x 2.5
275 x 6

That failed rep took a lot out of me

Sohp
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 2.5
145 x 10

BB rows
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3

Lower back was feeling off so I went to this

Plate loaded hammer row
315 x 18

Was feeling off and didn't have much time

[papi93]

This workout was like 85% knee pain free. I almost broke down in the car I was so happy. I felt so strong. The 285lbs was like nothing. I knew it. I knew if I just kept being consistent, even if I was moving light weight, things would start coming back. Thank you, guys, for all the support. It's crazy to think how these random, anonymous people - like you guys lol - can make such a difference in my life. I am so very happy right now

Patience is so hard for those that are driven in the weight room. I am glad that you are making progress with your knee and found some happiness from your workouts.

[im2manly]

Wife took out gym bag so had no wraps or straps. Grip and wrists were limiting factors

Bench
45 x 20
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 10

Sohp
135 x 5
155 x 3
185 x 5

Bb rows
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5

Plate load hammer lat pulldown
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 8

[papi93]

It didn't really seem to affect your bb rows since your last workout. Good grip strength.

[im2manly]

High Bar
45 x 5
135 x 5
225 x 12

RDLs
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 10

Slow negative and positive single leg extensions
30 x 30

Seated Leg Curls
150 x 30

[im2manly]

Bench
45 x 20
135 x 5
225 x 5

Stopped because I felt pain in my pec. I think it's a pec strain as it still hurts and affected the rest of my workout but there is no bruising

Plate loaded hammer shoulder press
135 x 10
225 x 8
275 x 10

Stopped because of pec pain

Plate loaded hammer Row
135 x 10
225 x 10
315 x 20

Plate loaded chin up grip lat pulldown
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 12

Oh cable extension
52.5 x 10
72.5 x 10

Hammer cable curl
32.5 x 8
42.5 x 8
52.5 x 10

Push downs
Rack x 12

Strict leaning back arm rested preacher curls
45 x 8
65 x 10

[papi93]

How is your pec doing?

[im2manly]

How is your pec doing?

Still not 100%

(1) bench
45 x 20
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3 ( all reps paused for five seconds)

Still felt pec tightness but not as bad.

(2) Seated plate loaded hammer Shoulder press
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
365 x 3
225 x 12

(3) BB Rows
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 4

(4) Smith Machine BB Rows
135 x 6
225 x 12

These hit the lats hard

(5) Lat Pull Downs
160 x 6
190 x 6
205 x 6

(6) Standing Preacher Curls
95 x 8
95 x 8
95 x 8

(7) Tricep Pushdowns
Rack x 10
Rack x 10
Rack x 10

(8) Leaning Cable lateral raises
12 x 15
12 x 15

[im2manly]

High Bar
45 x 5
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 3
135 x 16

Knee pain wasn't awful but still there

RDLs
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 3


Slow negative and positive single leg extensions
30 x 16
30 x 16
30 x 16

This hurt the knee a bit

Seated Leg Curls
130 x 14
170 x 14
190 x 14

[im2manly]

(1) bench
45 x 20
135 x 5
225 x 5
285 x 3( all reps paused for five seconds)

I had more. Felt some very slight pec pain benching the 135. I think I get pec strains from benching too fast or due to volume

(2) sohp
135 x 5
185 x 3
195 x 5

Had more but my core hasn't caught up yet

(3) Bb Rows
135 x 5
225 x 5
285 x 2

(4) plate loaded decline hammer chest press
225 x 3
275 x 1
315 x 1
365 x 1
405 x 3

(5) Seated plate loaded hammer Shoulder press
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 1
315 x 1
365 x 1
405 x 2
225 x 10

(5) Lat Pull Downs
160 x 3
190 x 1
205 x 1
220 x 1
235 x 1
250 x 2
190 x 8

(6) Standing hammer row
225 x 5
275 x 1
315 x 1
365 x 1
405 x 2

[im2manly]

(1) bench
45 x 20
135 x 5
225 x 5
295 x 3( all reps paused for five seconds)

(2) sohp
135 x 5
185 x 3
205 x 5

(3) Bb Rows
135 x 5
225 x 5
295 x 3

(4) Lat Pull Downs
160 x 3
190 x 3
220 x 1
235 x 1
250 x 3
190 x 10

(5) Seated hammer row
275 x 5
315 x 2
415 x 5
275 x 20

(6) tricep Pushdowns
Rack x 10
Rack x 10
Rack + 2 additional weight things you add on top x 10

(7) strict ez bar curl
95 x 5
105 x 5
115 x 2

Really focused on isolating the bicep

[papi93]

Volume can definitely catch up on one sometimes. Good luck figuring out the benching.

[im2manly]

Bench
45 x 20
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 5

Sohp
135 x 5
155 x 5
185 x 5

Bb rows
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5

Lat pulldown
170 x 6
190 x 6
205 x 6

Just getting back to it....again

[im2manly]

High bar squares
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 5

Relatively limited knee pain!

Deadlifts (conventional)
135 x 3
225 x 3
315 x 3
365 x 3

I could tell I haven't deadlifted in a long time
Back started to spasm. Form was way off. I'll have to relearn the lift. A little knee pain with the 135

Bulgarian split squats
BW x 3
BW x 3
BW x 3

This is for therapy purposes. Initially had knee pain on the first set but then went away for the next two

Barbell goodmorning
135 x 6
155 x 6
185 x 6

Seated leg curl
130 x 8
150 x 8
170 x 8

Really want to focus on hams/PC. I think it may help the knee

[papi93]

Great to see you back in it. Hopefully your posterior chain and hamstring work help relieve some knee discomfort.

[im2manly]

Bench
45 x 20
135 x 10
225 x 5
285 x 5

Sohp
135 x 5
155 x 5
195 x 5

Bb rows
135 x 5
225 x 5
285 x 5

Lat pulldown
170 x 8
190 x 8
205 x 6

Seated tri extension
70 x 8
110 x 8
140 x 8

Worked my abs more than anything

Seated machine curl
80 x 8
110 x 8

Ran out of time

[im2manly]

High bar squats
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5
285 x 5

Not awful

Deadlifts (conventional)
135 x 3
225 x 3
315 x 3
385 x 3

What a fall from grace. I really struggled with the 385. Went from repping 585+ to struggling with 385

Bulgarian split squats
BW x 4
BW x 4
BW x 4

Barbell goodmorning
135 x 6
155 x 6
195 x 6

Seated leg curl
130 x 10
150 x 10
170 x 10

[papi93]

I didn't see you mention anything about knee discomfort on the leg workout. That is a positive at least.

[im2manly]

Bench
45 x 20
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 3
295 x 3

Sohp
135 x 5
165 x 3
205 x 3

Bb rows
135 x 10
225 x 5
275 x 3
295 x 3

Hammer machine Lat pulldown chin up grip
225 x 5
275 x 5
295 x 3

Tri pushdowns ss cable curls
185 x 10 ss 45 x 10
195 (rack) x 10 ss 55 x 10

[im2manly]

1. Paused high bar squat
45 x 10
135 x 5
225 x ?? X ??

Knee pain. Even on the 45. I didn't keep track of reps as I am just trying to get back into the movement

2. Bulgarian split squats
BW x ?? X ??

Knee pain and therapy same as above

3. RDLs
135 x 5
225 x 5
275 x 10

4. Seated leg curls
130 x 12
150 x 12
170 x 12

[papi93]

Have you ever used any supplements for the knee pain? Glucosamine, etc.?

[PapaBurgandy]

Have you ever used any supplements for the knee pain? Glucosamine, etc.?

This. As an old bastard, I recommend glucosamine and collagen.

[im2manly]

Have you ever used any supplements for the knee pain? Glucosamine, etc.?

Pretty sure I tore something. This happened over a year ago. Not sure sups can fix that but it was feeling better before

[Dominik]

Really sucks manly, I hate hearing this. I've totally avoided quad dominant exercises all year and could be in the same boat if I tried. I only train the hams because I'm convinced no lifting for several years and allowing them to get weaker caused the problem.

Let's face it the average person is half a foot shorter and probably 100lbs lighter so your knee is taking a beating in everyday life. Maybe try wearing one of those knee supports for a month to give the tendons and ligaments a break so you can rehab it again.

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Edit: someone broke down in front of me at an intersection yesterday holding up peak hour traffic. Put the hazards and handbrake on, jumped out of the car, channeled my sled pushing days and hoped for the best getting down nice and low. She momentarily had her foot on the brake and had to sharply turn the car 90 degrees which made it a lot harder but I got it going pretty fast. I figured if the knee was toast it'd have popped right there. Didn't really think that one through, just reacted.