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MuscleHead
Oct 3, 2016
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Brief overview!... I hurt knight and day, with rare decent days...Lifted since 13 (off and on)...49 now...Did a tad, shad little bit of power lifting (non-competive)...Been in prison for 30 years, with the occasional conjugal visit, which spawned 3 beautiful daughter's!!!

So, I've been trying to get back into lifting (hence, the chosen screen name) for about a month now.... I hoping per an emergency room's doctor's advice, that I need to start lifting again in order to strengthen my core... According to him it will alleviate some of the pain!... However, I explained that it hurts to even take a shower, much less lift weights!!!...To my dismay, he said basically I would have to tolerate the excruciating pain until the core and other muscles were up to par... I have decided to give it a shot!!!
 
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Welcome, man there are quite a few of us here who have back problems, and lifting really does help the pain, stabilizes the spine, and the stronger you get the better you will feel.
 
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MuscleHead
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Welcome, man there are quite a few of us here who have back problems, and lifting really does help the pain, stabilizes the spine, and the stronger you get the better you will feel.


That's what I keep hearing, friend... I hope it works for me as other's... I don't think I can stand any more added pain if this doesn't work!... Honestly, Im utterly exhausted!... Don't get me wrong, lifting has always been a passion, but I feel as though I might be on my last rope!... It's a struggle to just sleep!... I appreciate the encouragement and hope to be an asset to the board, rather than, the PROVERBIAL "thorn in the side"....

I'll post up my routine when I establish one of my liking...Right now I'm merely hobbling around in the gym, basically trying to get use to it again and figure out what I can do/get away with, without inflicting further damage to my body...Again, I appreciate the shout out, OMS!!!
 
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MuscleHead
Oct 3, 2016
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Still lugging around... Injuries are hampering progress....Will post up routine when established!!!!
 
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MuscleHead
Oct 3, 2016
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So, Ive been fiddling around with legs and to my dismay, am finding that I may not EVER be able to work them appropriately!!!!...So sad!...

I guess I will set up a routine within the next week so as to try and move on with training.... I'll post it up then...☺
 
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MuscleHead
Oct 3, 2016
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Sorry, I'm still trying to get acclimated!... I hope within the next few weeks or so that an routine will evolve!!!
 
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MuscleHead
Oct 3, 2016
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Well, I don't know if I should give up or just grind!...So, I broke my left leg (tib and fib), same one that had the ACL reconstruction surgery...They inserted a rod from knee to ankle...My back is worse too!... I got bit by a truck while riding my 10 speed bicycle...The guy was texting!... I've had 3 operations since accident (December 22, 2016)....So, I've just started going back to gym, however, I'm worse than ever!...Again, once I get acclimated, I'll post up a routine!...Peace!....
 
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MuscleHead
Oct 3, 2016
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Just an update....Been working upper body and doing quite a bit of walking....Again, I'm going to try and set a routine in a few weeks!... I'll be getting back injections on the 25th... Hopefully, they will ease the back pain!...The leg is functioning, yet painful when exerted!... I tried to do mild leg presses today and couldn't tolerate pain....
 
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MuscleHead
Oct 3, 2016
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Finally did a partial routine on upper.... I'm hoping next week I can kick it up a notch and incorporate lower.... Good day!!!!
 
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MuscleHead
Oct 3, 2016
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Monday!

Chest and Shoulders!

Warm up/Stretch chest - Flies on machine! - I do these in-between sets!

Set 1 - Decline bench press - 135lbs for 10 reps
Set 2 - " """""""""""""""""""""" - 185lbs for 8 reps
Set 3 - " """""""""""""""""""""" - 185lbs for 6 reps
Set 4 - " """""""""""""""""""""" - 225lbs for 4 reps
Set 5 - " """""""""""""""""""""" - 225lbs for 4 reps
Set 6 - " """""""""""""""""""""" - 225lbs for 4 reps

Set 1 Bench press(machine) - 3/4 of stack for 10 reps
Set 2 """""""""""""""""""""""""" - 3/4 of stack for 10 reps
Set 3 """""""""""""""""""""""""" - full stack for 8 reps
Set 4 """""""""""""""""""""""""" - full stack for 8 reps
Set 5 """""""""""""""""""""""""" - full stack for 8 reps


Set 1 - Shoulder press(machine) - 70lbs for 8 reps
Set 2 - """"""""""""""""""""""""""""" - 70lbs for 8 reps
Set 3 - """”""""""""""""""""""""""""" - 100lbs for 6 reps
Set 4 - """"""""""""""""""""""""""""" - 100lbs for 4 reps

Set 1 - Arnold flies - 30lbs DB for 8 reps
Set 2 - """""""""""""" - 30lbs DB for 8 reps
Set 3 - """""""""""""" - 30lbs DB for 8 reps
Set 4 - """""""""""""" - 35lbs DB for 8 reps
Set 5 - """""""""""""" - 35lbs DB for 8 reps

Couldn't handle any more!....Will update with next routine!!!!.....Peace!
 
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MuscleHead
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Update!...Just been messing around since last structured workout!....Will be doing same routine as previously posted, tomorrow!.... I'll be setting up a routine for back next week!...Peace!
 
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MuscleHead
Oct 3, 2016
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So, one of our iron brothers messed my routine up on my decline bench.... Therefore, I simplified my workout to machines and Arnold flies!... Nothing to write home about!...

However, today, I will be doing and setting a routine for back and bi's (pull). I don't do traps with this routine, save for push day.....Good day!....
 
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