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Post by 3speed on Jul 24, 2017 16:50:34 GMT -5
Thank you Ryan. You are absolutely correct when it comes to healing muscular sprains and even small tears. I've been practicing and teaching the MEAT protocol for years. I even managed to convert my Dr. I will pm you later.
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Post by 3speed on Sept 24, 2017 15:28:25 GMT -5
After I posted in Cormac's log recently, I have received a few messages asking if I'm really done. I have kept details of my problems this year to myself because I don't believe in excuses. Like Yoda said, "Try, there is none. There is only do or do not".
However, here goes. I was admitted to the hospital (CCU) back in June and spent a week there. I was admitted for multiple blood clots in each leg, in each lung and a very large clot in the aorta feeding my lungs. I was told I probably would not survive the night and, if I did, I would have to beat the odds again to walk out. I beat the odds on both counts.
They have been unable to determine the cause of the clots so I was started on medication that prevents my blood from being able to clot. Unfortunately, I suffer from two side effects of the med - general fatigue and extreme lower back pain. The back pain is borderline crippling and there is currently no alternate med that will work for me. I am told that if I stop taking it, I face a 60% increased risk of suffering a stroke. It makes it virtually impossible to work out and the doctors say all they can do is give me narcotics which I refuse. I have tried massage which was a waste of money. I now plan to try the chiropractor that gave me my life back after I broke my back in '97.
I have not given up yet. I still want to squat 700 in competition. I might be no more than a pipe dream at this point but I'm holding onto it for a while.
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Post by osu122975 on Sept 24, 2017 18:57:05 GMT -5
Woody - so sorry to hear about this diagnosis. While I've only met you once and I know you are a great lifter, I believe you to be a good man. Do what you have to do to get healthy and stay healthy. I know your contributions and value outside of powerlifting are more important.
However, I wish you back to training and the platform as well. Hopefully you'll be able to research some things or find other doctors who may have more experience or answers that will allow you to train. Cleveland Clinic up here have some of the best docs in the world. They might be a valuable source for you to check out.
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Post by 3speed on Sept 24, 2017 20:28:33 GMT -5
Very kind words Eric - thank you.
I'm definitely not giving up. Right now, it's more a matter of trying to get my life back. Everyday activities can be difficult and just the thought of a cough or a sneeze can send my blood pressure up. If the chiro doesn't pay off, my Dr is open to referring me to Chapel Hill. Past that, I will definitely look into your suggestion.
I plan to be back in the gym as soon as I can bear it.
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Post by toolpod on Sept 25, 2017 8:00:19 GMT -5
Wow...Woody I will keep you in my prayers.
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Post by 3speed on Sept 25, 2017 11:24:52 GMT -5
Thank you Jim
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Post by Cormac on Sept 28, 2017 15:02:48 GMT -5
Woody I really had no idea you went through all this. My dad takes a type of medication called Warfarin that prevents blood clots as he suffers with this and has been on this medication for 15 years. I really wish you all the best and hope you can achieve a comfortable quality of life both inside and outside the gym. Keep the faith my friend.
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Post by 3speed on Dec 3, 2017 20:00:30 GMT -5
Ok guys, first day back in the gym in a long time. Things are headed in the right direction finally. I went in today to test the waters a little and get some idea of how to proceed.
Low Bar Squat 135 x 5, 5 225 x 3 315 x 3 365 x 3 405 x 3 Quite the effort - definite all I had today
Bench 135 x 8, 5 185 x 3 225 x 3 255 x 3 A very heavy triple
Sumo Deads 225 x 3 315 x 1 365 x 1 405 x 1 455 x 1 All I had
I have a long way to go but at least I can lift and I like a challenge.
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Post by Ryan on Dec 4, 2017 9:25:19 GMT -5
That's it Woody, show them youngens how it's done.
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Post by 3speed on Dec 4, 2017 20:12:53 GMT -5
Monday 12/4/17
SSB Squat 160 x 5, 5 250 x 3 340 x 3
OHP Bar x 5 65 x 3 95 x 3, 3
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Post by 3speed on Dec 19, 2017 9:09:15 GMT -5
I am beginning to think there is a conspiracy to keep me out of the gym. On the 2nd day of my comeback, I starting coming down with what has to be the Mother of all colds. It has seriously kicked my behind. I finally made it back in the gym last Friday.
Friday 12/15/17 Low Bar Squat 135 x 5,5 225 x 4 315 x 3 405 x 1 365 x 3
Bench 135 x 5 185 x 4 225 x 3 275 x 2 255 x 3
Monday 12/18/17 Safety Bar Squat 160 x 5 250 x 3 300 x 1 340 x 1 390 x 1 340 x 3
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Post by 3speed on Dec 19, 2017 20:41:29 GMT -5
Tuesday 12/19/17
High Bar Squat 135 x 5,5 225 x 4 315 x 3 365 x 1 405 x 1 365 x 3 The 405 was a pleasant surprise.
Bench 135 x 5,4 185 x 3 225 x 2 275 x 1 295 x 1 265 x 3
I decided to just treat my training like I am a beginner - push it hard and try to make gains every workout or so.
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Post by vegasjon on May 4, 2018 11:29:35 GMT -5
Sucks to get a cold on your comeback but I have found continuing to train through a cold or minor sickness normally helps me to feel a lot better.
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Post by 3speed on May 6, 2018 16:38:27 GMT -5
Okay guys, I have been mostly sticking to the comeback plan of adding a few pounds to the bar each week. I've had a few setbacks (part of the game, I think) but I have been mostly combining trying to move forward with a lot of prehab and rehab type work - I want to be around a while.
No promises but I'm going to try to get back to logging my sessions more faithfully. I work some very long days and try to train too so it can get lost in the shuffle occasionally. Sooo, I'll start with today's session.
Sunday 5/6/18
Bench Press 135 x 8 185 x 4 225 x 3 275 x 2 315 x 1 335 x 1 8 @ 285 x 3
Sumo Deads 135 x 5, 5 225 x 5, 5 315 x 5 405 x 5 455 x 1 495 x 1 545 x 1 595 x 1 495 x 7
Time to go eat and recover.
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Post by 3speed on May 10, 2018 18:29:32 GMT -5
Wednesday 5/9/18
High Bar Squat 135 x 5, 5 225 x 5, 5 315 x 5 405 x 1 455 x 1 505 x 1 <---PR 405 x 3
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Post by Ryan on May 11, 2018 8:06:50 GMT -5
there you go again with the friggin high bar stuff. lol
That's good work, they suck.
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Post by 3speed on May 11, 2018 8:25:54 GMT -5
Yes, sir. They do suck but they definitely drive my low bar without the extra weight and wear and tear. My hips appreciate that part. From experience, I know that my lb numbers are between 100 & 150 pounds better than my hb.
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Post by Ryan on May 11, 2018 9:49:23 GMT -5
You know what's crazy? I run into more and more high-level lifters who actually squat MORE hb than lb. I suspect that at least part of the reason is because they just never got comfortable with lb and so they stuck with hb and just kept moving the numbers north.
Side note: I recently hit a 5rm on squat at 460 which puts me in the 530 or so range which if I can hit it at this next meet in June would be a 20lb meet PR.
I'll share the training protocol with you if it works out. Otherwise, I won't waste your time. ha
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Post by 3speed on May 11, 2018 10:37:00 GMT -5
Always interested in training ideas - always something to learn.
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Post by 3speed on May 13, 2018 18:53:56 GMT -5
Sunday 5/13/18
Bench 135 x 8 185 x 4, 4 225 x 3 275 x 2 315 x 1 345 x 1 8 @ 295 x 3 225 x 16
Deadlift 135 x 5, 5 225 x 5, 5 315 x 3, 3 Just some light speed deads to work form
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Post by mg75 on May 14, 2018 5:06:56 GMT -5
Congrats on the Pr, fine work. Glad to see you logging again.
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Post by 3speed on May 15, 2018 19:16:25 GMT -5
Tuesday 5/15/18
Log Press 72 x 5 92 x 5 112 x 5 132 x 5 152 x 3, 5 132 x 5 112 x 5 92 x 5 72 x 5
Seated Rear Delt 70 x 10 85 x 7 100 x 5, 5, 5
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Post by Ryan on May 16, 2018 7:41:23 GMT -5
Did you clean each rep up to a press? If so, thats a lot of Duckies work across all those sets.
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Post by 3speed on May 16, 2018 9:06:32 GMT -5
Yes, sir. It becomes an excellent total body experience at that point.
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Post by 3speed on May 20, 2018 14:40:51 GMT -5
Sunday 5/20/18
Bench 135 x 8 185 x 4, 4 225 x 3 275 x 2 325 x 1 355 x 1 8 @ 305 x 3 Doesn't look like much typed out but it sure felt like it.
A few high rep sets of light weight flys for recovery.
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