MC: The Matrix Cannot Tell You Who You Are

[MC]

Originally Posted by LtL

Too many people give up at the first small injury when the fact is that the heavier and longer you train, the more small injuries you'll get. Winners train around their injuries.

You, Nard, are a winner. Keep it up.

LtL

Thanks, Al. At this point, I'm pretty sure I can list every injury and set-back I've had and actually have a hard time remembering a time when I wasn't injured.

My arm/elbow feels like trash sometimes, but I know that not using it at all means atrophy and that just isn't an option.

It feels really good to have battled my way to this point. I think of injuries as my battle scars. They have been well-earned.

[big_swede]

I'm pretty sure I can list every injury and set-back I've had and actually have a hard time remembering a time when I wasn't injured.

Me too...

It feels really good to have battled my way to this point. I think of injuries as my battle scars. They have been well-earned.

Thats how it is, keep up the good work MC.

[Mr.Silverback]

Originally Posted by *MC*

Thanks, Al. At this point, I'm pretty sure I can list every injury and set-back I've had and actually have a hard time remembering a time when I wasn't injured.

My arm/elbow feels like trash sometimes, but I know that not using it at all means atrophy and that just isn't an option.

It feels really good to have battled my way to this point. I think of injuries as my battle scars. They have been well-earned.

Well put brother, we all have scars that the iron bestows upon us!

[tank]

Originally Posted by LtL

Too many people give up at the first small injury when the fact is that the heavier and longer you train, the more small injuries you'll get. Winners train around their injuries.

You, Nard, are a winner. Keep it up.

LtL

well put.

[MC]

Thanks for the support, guys. I did some back work today. Was interesting.

Back

Seated Plate Loaded Row 90x15, 140x15, 140x15, 160x12, 180x10
Lat PullDown (Close, neutral grip using ^ handle) 100x12, 100x12, 110x12, 120x12
HS High Row 230x10, 230x10, 180x12, 180x12
Shrugs 385x12x3

So, yesterday I had tested assisted pull ups and knew I could not do those. So, I attempted rows. They went okay. I am working a good bit under where I used to work as the strain of the weight on my arm is a bit much at higher loads. Found a decent grove with the ^ grip handles and the lat pull downs. I knew I couldn't do wide grip as that is the same position as a pull up. Shrugs (on HS machine for neutral grip) were interesting. I could feel a deep stretch and pull in my forearm, but I shrug from my traps, so I think the pull was a good stretch.

So, it actually looks like I can keep this exercise setup and work lighter until my forearm can handle heavier loads.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by *MC*

So, it actually looks like I can keep this exercise setup and work lighter until my forearm can handle heavier loads.

Excellent hombre

[MC]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Excellent hombre

YeHAW!!

BTW-- Chest DOMS from yesterday are settling in big time. OUCH.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by *MC*

YeHAW!!

BTW-- Chest DOMS from yesterday are settling in big time. OUCH.

Are you able to touch your nose?

[T-Bone]

I knew my chest doms led me here for a reason, you've got 'em too! Nice sessions Nard!

[markievicz]

Originally Posted by *MC*

YeHAW!!

BTW-- Chest DOMS from yesterday are settling in big time. OUCH.

a welcome pain im sure...