I tore the lateral meniscus in my left knee on October 1, 2008. I needed to get surgery as the torn meniscus was locking my knee joint and I was walking with a limp. I was out of the gym for 5 weeks. A torn meniscus is minor compared to ACL reconstruction. Until you have stability back in your leg I recommend sticking to machines and following your doctors and therapists instructions.
I did briefly discuss my training on page 1. In November and December I used the following template:
4 days a week, used mostly machines as I was just back from surgery
Day 1: Back/Biceps/Traps/Legs (Right Leg Only)
Day 2: Chest/Shoulders/Tris/Abs
Day 3: Back/Biceps/Traps/Legs (Right Leg Only)
Day 4: Chest/Shoulders/Tris/Abs
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Damn. What exactly about your surgery kept you out of the gym for 5 weeks? My surgeon said to stay off my feet and take off work for 2 weeks but I was planning on doing limited upper body workouts after that. I know I won’t be able to kick up dumbbells but what would prevented you from doing bench presses or and seated machine exercises?
Thanks for the info BTW.[/quote]
I had to first get an Xray because the insurance company required it, then schedule an MRI. That took a week. The next week I met with the surgeon and we elected for surgery but he was out of town the following week so I didn’t have surgery till Oct 21, 3 weeks after the injury. Week 4 I spent recovering from the surgery, at the end of this week the doctor removed the stitches. Week 5 I started rehab.
Training before the surgery wasn’t really an option. The first few days it was very painful to walk. The pain went away but since my knee was locked I walked with a severe limp and got in and out of chairs using my good leg. You don’t realize how much you use a joint until it doesn’t function properly.
I had to first get an Xray because the insurance company required it, then schedule an MRI. That took a week. The next week I met with the surgeon and we elected for surgery but he was out of town the following week so I didn’t have surgery till Oct 21, 3 weeks after the injury. Week 4 I spent recovering from the surgery, at the end of this week the doctor removed the stitches. Week 5 I started rehab.
Training before the surgery wasn’t really an option. The first few days it was very painful to walk. The pain went away but since my knee was locked I walked with a severe limp and got in and out of chairs using my good leg. You don’t realize how much you use a joint until it doesn’t function properly.[/quote]
Ah I see, that makes total sense. Sounds like you got the surgery very close to when you sustained the injury. I fucked mine up back in September and I do remember not being able to train for about 2 weeks. I remember feeling alot of pain just trying to get my leg in the lat pulldown station. And like you said, just getting out of chairs I’d have to literally grab my bad leg with my hands to position sometimes just to get out a car. Fuck, shit still hurts now when I put weight on it or walk up hills.
But from the sounds of it, you were back in the gym 2 weeks after surgery right?
First off, nice thread! You’re freaking shredded in your avatar pic.
I’m curious how you ingest the apple cider vinegar and cinnamon? I took a tablespoon of ACV a few days ago and was a few seconds away from blowing chunks in my sink. Wow, so gross.
Plus, after watching the cinnamon challenge, I can’t imagine directly eating that would be any better. Obviously adding it to oatmeal is a no-brainer, and possibly shakes but I can’t see it going well on steak and vegetables…
[quote]AceRock wrote:
First off, nice thread! You’re freaking shredded in your avatar pic.
I’m curious how you ingest the apple cider vinegar and cinnamon? I took a tablespoon of ACV a few days ago and was a few seconds away from blowing chunks in my sink. Wow, so gross.
Plus, after watching the cinnamon challenge, I can’t imagine directly eating that would be any better. Obviously adding it to oatmeal is a no-brainer, and possibly shakes but I can’t see it going well on steak and vegetables…
Am I missing something?
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What is the cinnamon challenge?
Apple cider vinegar straight is tough. I felt the same way first time I tried it.
2 ways I take apple cider vinegar:
I love it in a salad.
Add it to a glass with cinnamon and 2oz of water. Down it and chase it with water.
Looking good man. I am roughly the same size and build as you (a tad heavier, but not as lean). I’d definitely like to keep track of your progress because it sort of sets a benchmark for me.
Looking bigger and badder every time you post new pics.
Acerock: I simply put a teaspoon of cinnamon and a teaspoon of ACV in a cup, 1/2 boiling water and 1/2 cold water…mix and drink up before every meal. Goes down very easy.
Hope all is well! Looking forward to hearing about your newest results. I’ve been following your advice and I have gained 5lbs of lean muscle in the past 3 weeks since starting ANACONDA(this is a lot for me)!!
I am curious about carb cycling.
CT’s old article has high low and medium carb days. Do you cycle up and down depending on the workout day? Also do you use the same macronutrients that he recommends while taking into account the macs in the ANACONDA protocol?
Hope all is well! Looking forward to hearing about your newest results. I’ve been following your advice and I have gained 5lbs of lean muscle in the past 3 weeks since starting ANACONDA(this is a lot for me)!!
I am curious about carb cycling.
CT’s old article has high low and medium carb days. Do you cycle up and down depending on the workout day? Also do you use the same macronutrients that he recommends while taking into account the macs in the ANACONDA protocol?
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Good to hear about your progress! ANACONDA is great, keep training hard and you’ll be very happy with your results.
I have carb cycled in the past following articles written by CT and Shelby Starnes. I’m not carb cylcing per say at the moment.
I posted my current nutrition a few weeks ago. To expand on it a bit.
I am working out 5 days a week on I,BODYBUILDER.
I use the full protocol at every workout.
I pulse with 1 scoop of MAG-10 3 times per day. First thing in the morning, before lunch, 60 min post workout.
My macros for all workout days end up roughly the same. This includes all cals/nutrients from the protocol and MAG-10 pulses.
30/33/37 - Fat/Carbs/Protein
I have one low protein day a week. I don’t train on this day. The calories and macros can vary. Sometimes it is planned around a family event so I have some cheat foods. other times I eat normally but remove the protein source from all my meals except for dinner.
Protein ends up being less than 20% of total calories.
I have one other non training day per week, which is essentially the same as a training day minus the protocol.
35/30/35 - Fat/Carbs/Protein
[quote]sam_sneed wrote:
But from the sounds of it, you were back in the gym 2 weeks after surgery right?[/quote]
Yes, I was back in the gym 2 weeks after surgery.
I started rehab a week after surgery. Rehab was twice a week for 5 weeks.
Good luck with your surgery and recovery. No doubt you can make it back better than ever.[/quote]
Just saw this thread get bumped and just wanted to say now I know exactly why you needed the 2 weeks off after surgery. I got the ACL done 10 days ago and recovering has been a painful bitch. Will be back in the gym this weekend hopefully.
Thanks for the good wishes and you’re seriously looking lean even during the mini-bulk. Good shit.
