Just sharing with you guys the compound movements that I thought I would never be able to do again. Tonight I got 275lbs for 5..
Once again my pelvis is really holding up and I am feeling really good about my lifts.
My squat was my worst fear but I got 135lbs without any pain so that fear is sort of..well put in the back of my mind for now...
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04-03-2008, 08:37 PM #1Da1UnV
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Deadlift 275lbs for 5...
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04-03-2008, 08:42 PM #2High Plains Lifter
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Awesome, John and great form, too.
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04-03-2008, 09:11 PM #3Do it or don't do it...
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That is awesome!!!
Great job bud. My kids were psyched this am to hear your success and glad that they could help you out so far away. Yes, you were in our bedtime prayer with new hope. Take care and keep it up.
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04-03-2008, 09:17 PM #4Da1UnV
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Originally Posted by Mark1T
Thanks guys I haven't received the results from the MRI as yet I should know tomorrow, but I am starting to think maybe I DON'T want to know, I am feeling really good lately and if I hear some bad news, that might do something psychological to me, what do you think?Originally Posted by tomdana
Tom dude where the hell did that gun come from man!!!On the list for Bannukah
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04-03-2008, 09:22 PM #5Registered User
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Nice! Weren't you concerned you wouldn't be able to progress past the bar just a few weeks ago?
Now, what was with the goofball on the cable flys behind you? Turn around and give him some advice.
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04-03-2008, 09:29 PM #6Da1UnV
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I am doing everything I can while I can, the doc told me that one day it might just all collapse, so I take everything one day at a time....I just pray everyday to God and thank him.....Originally Posted by bigeugene
Nice! Weren't you concerned you wouldn't be able to progress past the bar just a few weeks ago?
Now, what was with the goofball on the cable flys behind you? Turn around and give him some advice.
LOL I never pay attention to anyone in the gym, but I did notice the guy to my left was doing power cleans..On the list for Bannukah
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04-03-2008, 09:43 PM #7Registered User
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Holy crap BH, you made that look like a walk in the park.You aren't going to have any problems on your come back it looks like! Killer stuff man!
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04-03-2008, 09:48 PM #8Attention Horse
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Strong aircraft spotter!Originally Posted by bigeugene
...Now, what was with the goofball on the cable flys behind you? Turn around and give him some advice.I'm Batman.
Okay, I'm not.
Here's a frog.
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04-03-2008, 10:38 PM #9Registered User
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Bodyhard, that is awesome man!!! Keep it up. I personally hate what the dotors tell me as well, but whatever you have been doing seems to be working. I would not be suprised to see if the MRI does not contain anything bad.
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04-03-2008, 11:15 PM #10STEEL KILLER!!!!
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You are coming along real good bro!!!!
I`M IN IT FOR LIFE!!!!
KILL THE STEEL!!!!
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04-03-2008, 11:45 PM #11Registered User
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X2 - And take the test results in your stride. I was told 30 years ago if i continued with my rugby career i would be in a wheelchair inside of 6 months. Now thats what i call a long 6 months!Originally Posted by TANK25
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04-04-2008, 03:41 AM #12stretching blows
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that is truly great for you. good job doesn't seem to cut it.
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04-04-2008, 03:52 AM #13Andre
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Bro, that is awesome. I wonder if that guy on the cables behind you knew he was in the presence of greatness. Keep rippin it up!!!
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04-04-2008, 04:56 AM #14Da1UnV
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It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be but I am just being cautious, I might go up to 315lbs in the next two weeks or so..Originally Posted by garroutte
LMAOOriginally Posted by blabber
I will let you guys know good or bad.....Originally Posted by wulf88
Thanks Tank!Originally Posted by TANK25
Good for you man thanks for the that I need that positive reinforcement!Originally Posted by britonarius
Thanks Boat!Originally Posted by boathead
Damn Wooly you sure know how to swell a guys headOriginally Posted by Wooly_Ace
Damn that guy really has horrible form though doesn't he?
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04-04-2008, 05:02 AM #15Going back to beast mode
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Looks good, John. Doesn't even look like it made you break a sweat
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04-04-2008, 05:08 AM #16Registered User
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SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEET and such textbook form. Good for you!
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04-04-2008, 05:10 AM #17Da1UnV
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Thanks DOriginally Posted by dbx
Looks good, John. Doesn't even look like it made you break a sweat
I was just writing explaining to another member that I have to warm up with the pole before I do any compound movement. Warming up wit the bar seems to loosen up the area. Like I told him I don't speak much about it but I still walk with a limp and I am always tight/stiff until I start training. I don't know how long I am going to be like this but I have to start loosening up more than anything else before I can start any compound exercise that requires lower body movement .
Not sure if you remember but shrugs were a real bitch because of the steady weight that was placed on my torso, I still feel that discomfort, but not to the point where I can't continue. My biggest fears is, when will the discomfort not not be a discomfort any more but a problem and collapse since the doc told me it is possible that my pelvis could give in.On the list for Bannukah
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04-04-2008, 05:26 AM #18Going back to beast mode
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I was never one to warm up, ever......until about 2yrs ago. I think it's just smart any any age, but maybe more so when we're...um...not kids anymoreOriginally Posted by bodyhard
. About 6yrs ago, I constantly experienced extreme stiffness when even getting up off a sofa after sitting for as little as 15-20mins. I was like the Tin Man...and it took about 5-10 steps before I was oiled up and was fine. But for some reason I can't pinpoint, it just stopped. Water, better diet? I don't know, just glad it went away. Just do whatever it takes to feel comfortable and fluid before lifting.
As far as the pelvis....not sure what to tell you. But I am a firm believer that high rep/low weight helps connective tissue to strengthen during rehab, and I'm convinced it's what helped me get back quickly after 2 shoulder surgeries. But...lol...when we're rehabbing...we don't have much damn choice, eh?
Off to the dreadmill......."If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is "God is crying." And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is "Probably because of something you did."
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04-04-2008, 05:58 AM #19Registered User
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Congrats. again. You've got the muscle memory of an elephant!
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04-04-2008, 06:07 AM #20When in doubt, mumble
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Way to go John!
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04-04-2008, 06:21 AM #21Going for strong and lean
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John,
Get a picture of your next 315 deadlift for your Doctor.Joel
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04-04-2008, 06:33 AM #22That frikken Canadian
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Hey I see the strings!!!!
Kidding. Wow man, after what you went through and your doing that? Jebus.djl_ottawa
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04-04-2008, 06:34 AM #23Da1UnV
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I hear ya man glad you are over that I hate this feeling and I am hoping it is not indefinitely.Originally Posted by dbx
I was never one to warm up, ever......until about 2yrs ago. I think it's just smart any any age, but maybe more so when we're...um...not kids anymore. About 6yrs ago, I constantly experienced extreme stiffness when even getting up off a sofa after sitting for as little as 15-20mins. I was like the Tin Man...and it took about 5-10 steps before I was oiled up and was fine. But for some reason I can't pinpoint, it just stopped. Water, better diet? I don't know, just glad it went away. Just do whatever it takes to feel comfortable and fluid before lifting.
As far as the pelvis....not sure what to tell you. But I am a firm believer that high rep/low weight helps connective tissue to strengthen during rehab, and I'm convinced it's what helped me get back quickly after 2 shoulder surgeries. But...lol...when we're rehabbing...we don't have much damn choice, eh?
Off to the dreadmill.......
Have fun on the dreadmill
Yeah man I hope it stays like that for a while maybe confuse my body into thinking it is still a nubbee even when I am back to where I wasOriginally Posted by IR45N
Thanks Nam!Originally Posted by namtrag
He actually asked for the pic when we had our last conversation, I can't see myself sending him another pic just to brag to him, would love to though as he has no idea (or maybe he does) on the emotional stress he put me through when he told me I would never be able to walk againwithout some kind of assistance.....Originally Posted by jtroster
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04-04-2008, 12:43 PM #24stretching blows
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bh, i gotta say this is inspiring to me. we are about the same size and age, and i just feel like such a weanie. i think i've convinced myself that i have to go slower with advancing age....so much so that perhaps i don't push myself hard enough. i am one to congratulate myself for simply doing a few light sets to get the blood going.
i know that might be good enough for many...but knowing your story, and seeing this video, i am thinking that it is no longer good enough for me.
thanks for the lesson.
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04-04-2008, 12:48 PM #25Da1UnV
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Boathead, do not let age be a factor, give it your all, no reason to believe because you are aging to slow down. I believe the human body will sustained more than a lot of people give it credit.Originally Posted by boathead
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04-04-2008, 01:04 PM #26Living Loud
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OK... I sat here and stared at the screen for 5 minutes trying to come up with an appropriate "congrats", and everything is still falling short.
So I guess I'll just join in with boat and say, "thanks for makin' me feel like such a weenie, bro"...
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04-04-2008, 01:06 PM #27On the right path
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Nice...
You are truly inspiring... Good Job!!!
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04-04-2008, 01:11 PM #28WNBF Master's Pro
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Great job John! You are doing great - just be patient!
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04-04-2008, 01:18 PM #29Squat More
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Oh boy, there you go showing off again!
That is awesome John, you are definitely a testament to a man accomplishing what ever he puts his mind to.Lift big, eat large, get huge! Kaz quote
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04-04-2008, 01:20 PM #30
Simply.....WOW!! You da man.
That dude behind you just proved that you can get a prostate massage on the cables.
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