So for the very first time in my journey, my shoulder hurt when I grabbed the bar. One of two things is happening - I’m getting worse or the knowledge of my tears has made me aware so I’m feeling pain more often. Either way, it’s there and I think it’s the infraspinatus tear that I’m feeling. I thought the Daily Dose might let me continue deadlifting while minimizing risk/stress by keeping the loads submaximal. Guess I was wrong. But I’ll probably keep doing it because I’m tired of all this. I need to continue doing at least one thing I enjoy.
A little better after the first two warm up sets but it never went away.
About 4 weeks ago, I started noticing pain near the insertion point of the infraspinatus after a hard session of physical therapy. It was rare but I definitely noticed it once or twice a day. It has gradually become more frequent and more severe. It’s funny that about the same time I started to realize it was recurring pain I had my MRI and learned the bad news. Now I can’t help but notice it because I’m aware of it.
The mental aspect of injury is about as bad as the physical.
You’re doing it right though. Still getting after it as you can and see fit. Those that just stop completely go to shit. And there’s always something you can do, and do damn well.
@ActivitiesGuy is far from a bodybuilder in terms of his programming and he carries an admirable physique. There’s no reason I can’t maintain my size and improve my strength with The Daily Dose. I’m not sure how much extra leg work I’ll do, but if I can build up my deadlift then I think everything else will take care of itself.
I’m over here hoping it was just some stiffness. Hopefully it is not a set back. I think the Daily Dose will be a good fit for a bit while you look after your rehab.
HAMMER PULL DOWN
180 x 10
190 x 10
200 x 8
210 x 6
UNDERHAND B. O. ROW
135 x 10
145 x 10
155 x 8
REV CABLE FLY 21s
20 x 10F/10T/10B x 2
DEADLIFT
245 x 3
295 x 1
335 x 1 x 5 sets
The platforms were taken during my whole workout so deadlifts were last. This was a good workout. I’m out of shape so it didn’t take much to feel my back working and swelling. No shoulder pain on deadlifts but I was good and warmed up. I noticed several pops at the biceps tendon attachment. I think I have issues.
Damn J, I thought that deadlifts was something you could do almost pain free.
Good to see the latest workout was fine, so you need to be proper warmed up, before deadlifting.
I’m not sure if I just enjoy changing my training or if I actually enjoy certain things, but I enjoyed having no prescribed sets and reps on my back exercises. It’s possible that I enjoyed it because I’ve been scripting everything got awhile. It’s also possible that I don’t like scripting a progression for back training.
Not that it matters because I’m broken and awaiting repair, but I like the idea of doing the Daily Dose of Deads plus a loose bodybuilding approach. I’ll just go to the gym and stimulate the various muscle groups. Fatigue will be the goal and the sets and reps will be determined on the fly. This is the complete opposite of following a plan for a long time but I need to enjoy training again.
I am not liking the sound of this mate. If you are still having issues with the shoulder and bicep surely deadlift is not a great option.
Hows the knees ? Maybe its time to consider working on filling out those long legs of yours ?
The pops were during pull downs. And I don’t really care about filling out my legs. It does nothing for my overall physique other than make my pants too tight.
I’m mentally prepared for another surgery. I don’t really care about protecting myself anymore. I’m not being reckless, but I’m not acting like I’m made of glass.
Fair enough you know your own body. Remember you aren’t that old yet, you have a few good years on me. Get yourself fixed properly and take your time. I know you feel you did everything right for your recovery this time around. But from reading your posts my take on this is that either the surgery wasn’t good or you did something to yourself during re-hab. You’ve been through a few of them are so you know more than me about surgery and recovery so I won’t tell you what to do (that’s not my style anyway). Good luck with getting it sorted again.
I’ll be shocked if the answer isn’t surgery. The first thing recommended is physical therapy. I’ve been doing that and improvement has stopped.
I’m planning to do absolutely nothing with my repaired arm if I have another surgery. I’ll do physical therapy and that’s it. It’ll be tough because that also means no deadlifts for four months.
I doubt this is what you want to hear and i know 4 months sounds like forever but I had a little over 10 years away from weight training between the age of 31 and 42, with the last 5 of those years spent doing long distance running. After 3 1/2 years back under the bar i am almost as strong as I was in my 20’s and maybe even stronger on some lifts. Whilst mentally it will be hard for you, you could take a longer break and still come back a stronger better you.
Damn, too much to catch up on here. Hope everything’s going ok J
Edit:
Having reread it, I see everything isn’t going ok, however you seem to be handling things pretty well considering and continuing to improvise your way around challenges, as always.
This is what I did for the most part. I did do some “one armed” stuff but that was it. Yes, you will lose some strength but it will come back. Personally for me, after my third surgery, I put away the idea of lifting very heavy, especially pressing movements. It hasnt hurt my physique and I dont really care what people think anymore when I’m carrying 25 pounders over to the bench for incline.
I had my last PT session before my appointment with my surgeon. My instructions are to continue my PT exercises and no pressing or shoulder work. I can do legs and back work. Given my lack of enthusiasm for training, I think I’ll be fine with this. I’ll continue the Daily Dose of Deadlift and doing cardio on the bike and elliptical. If I do anything else then it’ll just be a random bonus. I don’t really want to do any leg training and I don’t want the soreness that comes with it.