[quote]4est wrote:
I’d definitively avoid any overhead pressing for a year or two. You might also want to be careful about any heavy shrugs. [/quote]
Just wanted to quote 4est so you keep this in mind (I’m not sure what is considered “heavy” considering your injury).
Thanks LankyMofo, I appreciate the reminder. That’s definitely good advice. So far, I’ve kept that in mind as I don’t overhead press at all with my left arm. I am still using considerably light weight to bring my right arm back up to “normal” standards. I’ll continue to do higher reps with the right arm until it feels and appears similar to the left. I don’t go “all out” with anything like I used to, but I compensate for it by training with a somewhat higher frequency than in the past.
Some true character you show dude. Keep us posted on the progress. and dont forget to kick ass. stories like yours are true inspirations to other lifters and athletes out their. what your doing is the definition of hardcore. ill be following this thread closely .
Awesome, just when I am feeling down about some crappy injury that means I can’t train properly, I see this thread at the top of the forum and get my arse kicked!
Thank you for restoring my perspective on life and I hope you achieve everything you set out to do and more.
All the best
L&E
Thanks for the update. And here I was thinking I was too tired to do some cardio today. Off to the gym.
It’s amazing to see how one event can drastically change your life, yet you have the fortitude to keep pushing on and making progress when so many lack the drive to do so when there isn’t a damn thing from holding them back. Continue your progress safely and show the world that no matter what life throws at you, it will never break you.
People like you are rare mate. I will never complain about anything ever again. Keep it up, and enjoy yourself! Keep us updated with your progress.
The spirit you are displaying is tremendous. We can - all of us - learn a lot from the way you are conducting yourself.
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement guys.
If you look at those pics, the size difference in the shoulders is clear. I’ve got to fix that eventually
[quote]bulldogtor wrote:
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement guys.
If you look at those pics, the size difference in the shoulders is clear. I’ve got to fix that eventually[/quote]
Unreal, truly a source of inspiration. Your drive and dedication literally just gave me goosebumps. Stay at it man, and always remember that there is only one true type of strength, and you sir possess it.
Hope all continues to go well, you are in my prayers.
hi i was in a road accident in 2008 a serious one where i fractured my pelvis crushed my foot under the gas pedal which im lucky to still have, numerous broken bones etc. have been training harder than ever since i got out of the wheelchair onto one crutch. going for more surgery next week where il be back on 2 crutches in a cast for a few months. wondering wheter anyone is going through the same thing and what training programme did they do.have to say the original poster here bulldogter is a inspiration keep up the good work man. stronger than all!!!
Thank you very much guys! It’s much appreciated.
bokkelly–What kind of muscles do you wish to train? How affected is your pelvis and foot? How are your shoulders from all the crutching? 4est provided some good techniques to train certain muscles, but your situation seems different. Let us know and the guys on here, and myself, can try and brainstorm some things for you.
I’m just doing a simple low volume routine with a handful of exercises (mostly on machines, so I don’t have to worry as much about strapping myself down or falling off). I’m focusing on getting my strength up in these exercises. Chest/shoulders/triceps one day, back/biceps the next time around. It’s hard for me to do direct arm work so I am sticking to things like close grip pulldowns for biceps. I’m going to add in the dip machine for triceps. I did reverse grip chest presses in the chest press machine in an attempt to work triceps, but I’m not sure how much stimulation I got. I’ll try it out a few more times before I decide if I should keep doing it or not.
The pic is of course of my back. It was taken at night, unpumped. With my injury level being fairly high (nipple line), I’m not sure if I have 100% control of my lats. I can flex them a little, but with not as much control as I used to be able to do. So this is my first attempt of a lat spread post-accident.
I’m not sure if it’s just your natural shape or the injury line, but I think there is a pretty distinct spot on your lats where they flare out a little more. I imagine that is you can still stimulate the muscle?
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
I’m not sure if it’s just your natural shape or the injury line, but I think there is a pretty distinct spot on your lats where they flare out a little more. I imagine that is you can still stimulate the muscle?[/quote]
I was staring at that pic for a while and trying to figure that out too. I think I can see the lats flaring on the right side, but not so much on the left. I’m not sure how to describe the feeling of “kind of slightly being able to flex them” while training them or while trying to spread them.
I guess it doesn’t matter too much how much I can feel them as long as they are still getting some sort of stimulation
I think being able to feel them is connected to being able to stimulate them. I wouldn’t be surprised if with more lifting and practice you get better at both.
Hey man,
Apologies for the necro-post, but just dropping in to echo what everyone else has said! If we really want to do something, we will find a way!
You truly are an inspiration, and that word is thrown around a lot. But you, my man, are the real deal.
How’s everything going training-wise?
Keep kicking ass.
[quote]Dave-P wrote:
Hey man,
Apologies for the necro-post, but just dropping in to echo what everyone else has said! If we really want to do something, we will find a way!
You truly are an inspiration, and that word is thrown around a lot. But you, my man, are the real deal.
How’s everything going training-wise?
Keep kicking ass.[/quote]
Thank you, brother!
You all seriously kick ass.
I haven’t updated this recently because there has not really been anything of note. I had to take a break for a few months this past fall because med school was kicking my ass.
I get to the gym about twice a week now with the following:
Day 1: shoulder press, Hammer Strength MTS row, flat chest press
Day 2: Hammer Strength MTS row, incline chest press
Wheelchair pullups done randomly throughout the week.
Right arm is more vascular and slightly larger than left, but still a tiny bit weaker than left.
Strength is increasing but very slowly. I decided against doing an all-out bulk to gain strength because it is way too easy to gain excess fat when sitting in a chair all day and any unnecessary weight would make it harder to transfer.
The weather keeps getting warmer. I hope everyone is enjoying the sun!
BDD,
big respect from Italy for your mental strenght,
i’m the best man of (former Middlelinebacker) Multiple Sclerosis MAN who is on a wheelchair and continue to train with weights (not with 100% of intensity because this desease can’t allow him,too high muscular contrationcs are bad for him),he’s still strong and motivated about lifting,keep it up man!
Wow, this is an amazing thread. I really needed to read something like this right now. Keep up the great work!
You are an inspiration to many people, you have all my support in this endeavor, how are things going?
