**Marcus's HIT Dungeon**

[Sfla80]

What's up everyone:

Update on dad: he's getting a permanent pacemaker installed today. Which isn't necessary a bad thing.

The leak that was fixed, they actually replaced a valve. He now has a cow valve in. Says he feels bad for the cow .

My surgery is scheduled Wednesday 1030. Still have not gotten a word from insurance. Approved or denied. Wtf!!! Already paid for all pre op, but a couple grand down for deposit on surgery. They are just screwing with my head now lol.

Gonna hit the gym today and possibly tomorrow too.

Have a great Monday and week everyone.


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[GirlyGymRat]

Morning AG Clarky GGR, Cape Song and everyone here - hope you all had a great w/e - had me a lazy day yesterday tbh sat at the pool haha - much needed

Kickass all - back or chest for me today!

Morning. Taking holiday and more yard work. I've been eating clean and getting good quality rest. Can't wait to get back to the gym Friday!

[NACH3]

Just hit 315 on incline after flat on smith for 5 w/2 forced reps - progressive overload at its best

[NACH3]

Morning. Taking holiday and more yard work. I've been eating clean and getting good quality rest. Can't wait to get back to the gym Friday!

There ya go Girly! can't wait to see your progress! After your back in the gym for s little what are you planning on running(primo or mast)? I remember you saying mast last year...

[almostgone]

What's up everyone:

Update on dad: he's getting a permanent pacemaker installed today. Which isn't necessary a bad thing.

The leak that was fixed, they actually replaced a valve. He now has a cow valve in. Says he feels bad for the cow .

My surgery is scheduled Wednesday 1030. Still have not gotten a word from insurance. Approved or denied. Wtf!!! Already paid for all pre op, but a couple grand down for deposit on surgery. They are just screwing with my head now lol.

Gonna hit the gym today and possibly tomorrow too.

Have a great Monday and week everyone.


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If he was feeling easily fatigued, he will probably feel energized. Not right after implantation, but within the first few weeks he will probably notice he feels better. Unless things have changed, they can monitor his pacemaker from home via a little doohickey that you place your phone on and a small pickup that is placed over the pacemaker. Very simple process. I think I did that once/week for the first few months and then less periodically after that.
Do you know what kind of pacer he had implanted? Mine was a biventricular pacemaker. Think my only limitations were that I couldn't wear a seatbelt or raise my hand above my shoulder for the first couple of weeks (the cardiologist gave me a note to keep with me if I got pulled over for not wearing a seat belt). Also, they issued me a card for getting through security at the airport because I wasn't supposed to pass through the walkthrough screening equipment.
The only working restrictions after that were staying clear of strong magnetic fields like welding, 3 phase generators, magnetic chucks, etc.
Dealing with the insurance companies can be maddening depending on who you talk to. I've talked to reps that were basically useless and then I have dealt with reps that were super helpful.
Keep us up to date!

Edit: I don't recall the life of the battery that powered the pacemaker. I want to say it was around 3-5 years(?), but the way they talked battery replacement was a walk in the park/very easy.

[songdog]

Good morning Marcus Cape Nach Ag Clarky D been out of town the past few days time to catch up.Yeah I know you missed me Nach but I am home now LOL

[kelkel]

they can monitor his pacemaker from home via a little doohickey that you place your phone

I looked it up. That's the technical term for it.

[clarky.]

Hi Fellas/Ladies, did back went good.

Pullback

Seated cable rows 3 sets

Low Hammer row 3 sets

T bar 3 sets

Db rows 2 sets. Face down on bench

Straight arm pd's 3 sets

Cardio 10min
Done.

[NACH3]

Chest bis

-- smith flat
Pyramided up 135/225/275/315/355

-- incline smith
1w(315) 5 + 3 forced drop 275 4 drop 245 3

-- incline flys into presses
2w(85s) 10/8 - 7/4 drop(80s) 5/3

-- hammer strength incline unilateral presses
2plates 12+ 2+1/4plates 10 drop 2plates 8 drop 1plate 15

-- incline curls
1w DD

-- EZ Bar wide grip curls S/S'd with rev grip curls
1w DD 2w drop

-- CG cable curls
2w 3drops after second working set

Everything above was done to failure and beyond with partials & 1/4 reps

[NACH3]

Hi Fellas/Ladies, did back went good.

Pullback

Seated cable rows 3 sets

Low Hammer row 3 sets

T bar 3 sets

Db rows 2 sets. Face down on bench

Straight arm pd's 3 sets

Cardio 10min
Done.

Good stuff buddy very nice... how long you pullingback

[Capebuffalo]

Chest bis

-- smith flat
Pyramided up 135/225/275/315/355

-- incline smith
1w(315) 5 + 3 forced drop 275 4 drop 245 3

-- incline flys into presses
2w(85s) 10/8 - 7/4 drop(80s) 5/3

-- hammer strength incline unilateral presses
2plates 12+ 2+1/4plates 10 drop 2plates 8 drop 1plate 15

-- incline curls
1w DD

-- EZ Bar wide grip curls S/S'd with rev grip curls
1w DD 2w drop

-- CG cable curls
2w 3drops after second working set

Everything above was done to failure and beyond with partials & 1/4 reps

I see they finally let you back in the locker room. No more pics in a dirty car window.

Looking good.

[kelkel]

Chest
Left bi. Yes, left bicep.
Triceps

Went well, all things considered! Strong on chest today. Maybe that little bit of var is kicking in.....

[NACH3]

Chest
Left bi. Yes, left bicep.
Triceps

Went well, all things considered! Strong on chest today. Maybe that little bit of var is kicking in.....

Send some this way please.... Sir lol

[NACH3]

I see they finally let you back in the locker room. No more pics in a dirty car window.

Looking good.

Thx buddy! Strength is going thru the roof had a good push day!

[marcus300]

Morning people

Not training for 3 days

Got a lot of stuff on so rest and repair

Nach your looking really well what ever your doing is working

Update soon

[marcus300]

What's up everyone:

Update on dad: he's getting a permanent pacemaker installed today. Which isn't necessary a bad thing.

The leak that was fixed, they actually replaced a valve. He now has a cow valve in. Says he feels bad for the cow .

My surgery is scheduled Wednesday 1030. Still have not gotten a word from insurance. Approved or denied. Wtf!!! Already paid for all pre op, but a couple grand down for deposit on surgery. They are just screwing with my head now lol.

Gonna hit the gym today and possibly tomorrow too.

Have a great Monday and week everyone.


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Best of luck with everything

[marcus300]

If he was feeling easily fatigued, he will probably feel energized. Not right after implantation, but within the first few weeks he will probably notice he feels better. Unless things have changed, they can monitor his pacemaker from home via a little doohickey that you place your phone on and a small pickup that is placed over the pacemaker. Very simple process. I think I did that once/week for the first few months and then less periodically after that.
Do you know what kind of pacer he had implanted? Mine was a biventricular pacemaker. Think my only limitations were that I couldn't wear a seatbelt or raise my hand above my shoulder for the first couple of weeks (the cardiologist gave me a note to keep with me if I got pulled over for not wearing a seat belt). Also, they issued me a card for getting through security at the airport because I wasn't supposed to pass through the walkthrough screening equipment.
The only working restrictions after that were staying clear of strong magnetic fields like welding, 3 phase generators, magnetic chucks, etc.
Dealing with the insurance companies can be maddening depending on who you talk to. I've talked to reps that were basically useless and then I have dealt with reps that were super helpful.
Keep us up to date!

Edit: I don't recall the life of the battery that powered the pacemaker. I want to say it was around 3-5 years(?), but the way they talked battery replacement was a walk in the park/very easy.

I fucking knew you was a machine

[marcus300]

Attachment 169570

This is what i like to see

You just grow well done

[NACH3]

This is what i like to see

You just grow well done

Thanks mate! Thx for noticing

[NACH3]

I fucking knew you was a machine

X2... sure is!!

[NACH3]

Morning Big Man, AG, Clarky, Cape, Song, SFLA, Ladies... let's do this guys and girls!!!

Chest is rocked... if I carb up in time back it is!! Need a solid back session for... rows baby!!

Kickass everyone!!

[AKD_FitChick]

Morning Big Man, AG, Clarky, Cape, Song, SFLA, Ladies... let's do this guys and girls!!!

Chest is rocked... if I carb up in time back it is!! Need a solid back session for... rows baby!!

Kickass everyone!!

Dang Nach your caps are looking incredible! Amazing!




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[AKD_FitChick]

Morning Marcus, Cape, Nach, Clarky, AG, Song and SF and everyone else! I am still here, lots of family in town. Just got on here for first time to read and catch up! Love seeing you all kill it!

When I get back from California I will be ready to bust some serious hit ass!

For now I am in my 2nd week of pullback. Headed to do legs or shoulders today.

Hmmmmm what to do?


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[NACH3]

Dang Nach your caps are looking incredible! Amazing!


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Thank you - I used to think it was my weakest point but I've been hitting them really hard and delts can never be round enough

[songdog]

After noon Marcus Cape Nach Ag D Clarky ! hey been busy in and out of here looking good there Nach keep up the good work!

[NACH3]

After noon Marcus Cape Nach Ag D Clarky ! hey been busy in and out of here looking good there Nach keep up the good work!

Thx buddy will do... how's everything going... training, as well?

[almostgone]

I must be in a run of bad luck. Been with my employer 15 years and found out today I will no longer be employed there in ~ a little over a year. If I stay until the end there is a good severance with benefits for the duration of the severance period. At least they are giving us a heads up.
LOL, seems like every place I work explodes, shuts down, the owner passes away, or something like that.
Oh well, when we fall, tuck and roll and get back up, right?
Got a back session in before I went to the plant for the meeting. Will post it up when I get home.

[clarky.]

Hi Fellas/Ladies, did shoulders and traps the night.
Pullback

Standing db side raises 3 sets

Rev cable fly 2 sets
SS
Rev pec dec 2 sets

Rev db fly 2 sets

BB shrugs 4 sets

Cardio 20 min

Done.

Just trying to get side/rear delts on par with front. There needing a wee bit more work that's why av missed fronts the last few times. Plus i get a good bit of pain when doing presses just now from this injury.

[clarky.]

I must be in a run of bad luck. Been with my employer 15 years and found out today I will no longer be employed there in ~ a little over a year. If I stay until the end there is a good severance with benefits for the duration of the severance period. At least they are giving us a heads up.
LOL, seems like every place I work explodes, shuts down, the owner passes away, or something like that.
Oh well, when we fall, tuck and roll and get back up, right?
Got a back session in before I went to the plant for the meeting. Will post it up when I get home.

Ahh FFS mate, anything other place close to you ?.

[Sfla80]

I must be in a run of bad luck. Been with my employer 15 years and found out today I will no longer be employed there in ~ a little over a year. If I stay until the end there is a good severance with benefits for the duration of the severance period. At least they are giving us a heads up.
LOL, seems like every place I work explodes, shuts down, the owner passes away, or something like that.
Oh well, when we fall, tuck and roll and get back up, right?
Got a back session in before I went to the plant for the meeting. Will post it up when I get home.

Damn AG, do u have something lined up? I know u have a good amount of time. But any thoughts?


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[kelkel]

Well that sucks big time AG. Very sorry to hear. With your talent you'll land on your feet quickly.

[almostgone]

Ahh FFS mate, anything other place close to you ?.

A few possibilities without having to go back to a job shop, I think. Just have to weigh the wage difference if any vs. 6+ months of severance pay and insurance if I stay on till the end.
If I'm lucky I could stay on till the end and the collect the severance pay and find a decent machining job and draw 2 checks for awhile. On the other hand if I find the right job, I would have to cut out and walk away from the severance for a sure thing. Just got some pondering to do.

[almostgone]

Damn AG, do u have something lined up? I know u have a good amount of time. But any thoughts?


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First step is to bring my resume up to date and then put it out there and see what pops up. Also, supposed to be 2 or 3 new large automotive supplier facilities in the works in my area, so we'll see.
How's things for you and the family? Is your Dad recovering well?

[almostgone]

Well that sucks big time AG. Very sorry to hear. With your talent you'll land on your feet quickly.

Thanks, Kel, much appreciated. If I get too brain boggled with trying to make a decision between staying for the severance package vs. bailing out for a new job, I may need a little feedback from a few of you guys.

[almostgone]

1 set of crunches
Rack stretches

Wide grip pulldowns - 2 w/u, Work- 6, rest pause, 3+ w/ a 10 count hold on the partial, drop, 4
Parallel grip D ring pulldown - 2 w/u, Work-6, rest pause, 3, rest pause, 3
Tbar rows- 2 w/u, Work-6, rest pause, 3, rest pause, 2.
Simultaneous d'bell rows on back of incline bench- 2 x 10
Low pulley rows- 1 w/u, Work1- 4, rest pause, 2 . Drop off just a tad of weight. Work2- 7 reps.
Deads - 2 light sets of 10.

It took me 54 minutes, but that's lifting in my shop in the middle of the day and it's pretty dang warm and humid here. I did get a good pump. My back was nice and full/wide and my traps were standing out nicely although I am still too heavy.
The people at work aren't used to seeing me in a T-shirt, usually I wear a 4X work shirt, but just threw on a T shirt for the meeting. Got several comments and stares, so that kind of made my day.

[Obs]

Chest/shoulders/biceps/triceps
Yes one workout.
How do I bust this up I am running to hard I feel, needing the experts opinions
All these below are 2 sets each, no drop sets, and 45 second rest between sets at 10-6 rep
All free weigts.
#1 upright rows close grip bar to teeth
#2 flat bench db press
#3 hammer curls
#4 incline bench db press
#5 Bent over rows barbell
#6 db pull over on incline bench
#7 preacher curl barbell
#8 military press
#9 bent over dumbell rows
#10 flys or skull crusher or db shrugs whatever I am feeling.

How do I break this up without any body part being underworked or over killed?
As long as it is a dumbell or free weight excersize I can add an excersize.ď

[Capebuffalo]

Thanks, Kel, much appreciated. If I get too brain boggled with trying to make a decision between staying for the severance package vs. bailing out for a new job, I may need a little feedback from a few of you guys.

Stay for the severance but be networking at the same time. If something comes available that out weighs the severance take it. If you're a year out, start actively looking 3-6 months out.

[Sfla80]

First step is to bring my resume up to date and then put it out there and see what pops up. Also, supposed to be 2 or 3 new large automotive supplier facilities in the works in my area, so we'll see.
How's things for you and the family? Is your Dad recovering well?

Awesome. A good tradesman always has work man. Well if u think u can handle cooking. Always a spot in the kitchen

Dad is home man!!!! Mom didn't know what type of pacemaker though. He didn't either lol. Funny they kept him awake for procedure.

Woke up this morning to my insurance denying the surgery. To wait all day to do peer to peer. Finally got it approved. 930 tomorrow morning.

Anything the Ag family needs man. Feel free to reach out


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[Sfla80]

Between today and yesterday I couldn't decide gym or not. But head isn't right and just needed to get in there.

Very light work. Yesterday old school chest/tri work

Today was back/bis.

Definitely nothing to write home about. But wanted to help free my mind.


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[NACH3]

Between today and yesterday I couldn't decide gym or not. But head isn't right and just needed to get in there.

Very light work. Yesterday old school chest/tri work

Today was back/bis.

Definitely nothing to write home about. But wanted to help free my mind.


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Wishing you the all best, Sfla! Speedy recovery and keep your head buddy... you've had the worst of the pain now so getting thru a surgery sux but just know things will be better! Keep us all posted!!