this started over in GaL but kpsnap suggested I get over here or I’d be worrying about my other eye %-) I’m looking for training ideas as I’ve got to change my whole routine.
1st entry in GaL
I was told today that I shouldn’t lift heavy any more. I’ve been out on sick leave for over 2 mths recovering from emergency retina detachment surgery in my rt eye. went in today to see the doc and was told when I get back to the gym not to push it. I’ve got a thinning in my left eye that might let go or it might stay fine.
it changed the rx in the eye. I can see but things still look a little like a funhouse mirror. I’m probably going to have to get cataract surgery within a year because of what they did to my eye. if it doesn’t heal right I might lose my job. as of now my depth of field is still shakey.
I love to lift heavy although I’m not in the category of most of the people here. before the surgery I was dead lifting 505, squatting 465, and benching 365 for reps. not bad for 56 but nothing special. the doc I saw today told me I should probably not go over 315. got to figure out a whole new program and any suggestions would be welcome.
I mean WTF, I’m going to be one of the ugliest cardio bunny’s in the gym. and yes, I’m going to get a 2nd opinion.
if you go to youtube you can see the type of surgery I had. it’s rough to watch.
[quote]silverblood wrote:
this started over in GaL but kpsnap suggested I get over here or I’d be worrying about my other eye %-) I’m looking for training ideas as I’ve got to change my whole routine.
1st entry in GaL
I was told today that I shouldn’t lift heavy any more. I’ve been out on sick leave for over 2 mths recovering from emergency retina detachment surgery in my rt eye. went in today to see the doc and was told when I get back to the gym not to push it. I’ve got a thinning in my left eye that might let go or it might stay fine.
it changed the rx in the eye. I can see but things still look a little like a funhouse mirror. I’m probably going to have to get cataract surgery within a year because of what they did to my eye. if it doesn’t heal right I might lose my job. as of now my depth of field is still shakey.
I love to lift heavy although I’m not in the category of most of the people here. before the surgery I was dead lifting 505, squatting 465, and benching 365 for reps. not bad for 56 but nothing special. the doc I saw today told me I should probably not go over 315. got to figure out a whole new program and any suggestions would be welcome.
I mean WTF, I’m going to be one of the ugliest cardio bunny’s in the gym. and yes, I’m going to get a 2nd opinion.
if you go to youtube you can see the type of surgery I had. it’s rough to watch. [/quote]
theres lots of ways to do enjoyable lifting without further damaging yourself. lifting heavy isnt mandatory. take it easy, dont hurt yourself, take your doctors advice
Hey Bro: Im 54 and also have injurie’s.I like yourself took pride in my appearance and strength,as when I was 23-did a 495 Lb’s bench. Nowaday’s I can get 275 to 315 on a little extra testosterone. I let my ego have a little rest and actually train with a more mind?muscle connectuion and actually am getting a better pump and am not in danger of injury. all the best john
Try bodybuilding? Better than cardio bunny? I hate reps. but better than nothing.
The Doctors advice is it because of the Intra-pressure built up from going heavy on the slow grinders?
Get another opinion.
IMO I would change my lifts to explosive lifts. All fast done with 60-75% of the 1rm. Louie Simmons Dynamic days is a good explanation or how the OLY lifting coaches say when the bar speed slows down your to heavy in training.
65% 8x3 1st week ( 8 sets of 3)
70% 8x2 2nd week
75% 8x1 3rd week
add 2.5 pds to upper body lifts and 5 pds to lower body lifts.