**Marcus's HIT Dungeon**

[clarky.]

Afternoon fellas/Girly, hope all is good. No cardio yet.

[almostgone]

Fucking nightmare all this.

Yes sir, and my problems are a walk in the park compared to what a lot of people care going through.

We'll get there though!

[kelkel]

I always blame the farting and drooling on the dog, too.

Shit.

[kelkel]

DOMS really kicked in today. Fine, my wife wanted her car washed, hey that’s a nice lightweight workout & the weather rocks today.

First off, my lame cargo shorts that I wear in the summer occasionally? A 3 inch gap between the button and that thing it goes into - WTF?!? How’d that happen?

Fine, gym shorts.

Then, bending over to clean the crap inside the rims - hello lower back. Then, I swear to God, I’m still sweating like a pig 2 hours after I’m done?!?

Tonight, Advil and a salad. Tomorrow I start walking more.

That's funny but so true Prox. Look up Guy Cisterino on IG (IFBB Pro) and watch about a 10 minute video he posted yesterday. It relates perfectly about the aches and pains of the simple things in life. Let me know if you do!

ps: Don't they say to avoid advil right now due to the pandemic?

[Proximal]

That's funny but so true Prox. Look up Guy Cisterino on IG (IFBB Pro) and watch about a 10 minute video he posted yesterday. It relates perfectly about the aches and pains of the simple things in life. Let me know if you do!

ps: Don't they say to avoid advil right now due to the pandemic?

I think I have to sign up for IG to see it, will try to do that later.

Sorry for the mini lecture:

Advil is anti-inflammatory medication. The inflammation process is an important first step to protect you in most cases. The redness and heat (think of a sore throat with a cold or flu) is caused by extra blood, but that blood is carrying extra white blood cells, which are the first responders of your immune system. The warmth is good because it makes the wbc’s more aggressive and actually makes any germs less so. This is also why an initial fever with its increased body temperature is helpful as well. This would be the normal physiology for ANY cold or flu virus. And when push comes to shove, Covid-19 is a flu, but a very bad-ass one at that.

However, pain, swelling and extra mucous production that are also part of the inflammatory process aren’t pleasant, so that’s typically why you pop an Advil. I actually have an article (about 5 years old now) that I would normally break out every year for my anatomy class right around flu season (when I cover the immune system). It’s at school now, and I pullled it from the Los Angeles Times. It essentially said when you had a cold or flu, STAY AT HOME. The medications that you take make you think that you feel better which allows you to go on with your day to day life and subsequently spread your illness to others & could reduce the initial response of your immune system (inflammation).

If you encounter this particular virus, I can’t believe Advil or no Advil will make a bit of difference in terms of whether you actually get sick or not. I did a quick article search and if there wasn’t much solid stuff out there.

[almostgone]

^^^ I think you can view through your browser, Prox. I'll PM you the direct link, it's a good video.

[kelkel]

I think I have to sign up for IG to see it, will try to do that later.

Sorry for the mini lecture:

Advil is anti-inflammatory medication. The inflammation process is an important first step to protect you in most cases. The redness and heat (think of a sore throat with a cold or flu) is caused by extra blood, but that blood is carrying extra white blood cells, which are the first responders of your immune system. The warmth is good because it makes the wbc’s more aggressive and actually makes any germs less so. This is also why an initial fever with its increased body temperature is helpful as well. This would be the normal physiology for ANY cold or flu virus. And when push comes to shove, Covid-19 is a flu, but a very bad-ass one at that.

However, pain, swelling and extra mucous production that are also part of the inflammatory process aren’t pleasant, so that’s typically why you pop an Advil. I actually have an article (about 5 years old now) that I would normally break out every year for my anatomy class right around flu season (when I cover the immune system). It’s at school now, and I pullled it from the Los Angeles Times. It essentially said when you had a cold or flu, STAY AT HOME. The medications that you take make you think that you feel better which allows you to go on with your day to day life and subsequently spread your illness to others & could reduce the initial response of your immune system (inflammation).

If you encounter this particular virus, I can’t believe Advil or no Advil will make a bit of difference in terms of whether you actually get sick or not. I did a quick article search and if there wasn’t much solid stuff out there.

No apologies, great info. I just remember one or more of the doc's in this pandemic crap saying to avoid advil and stick to acetaminophen. I was in the grocery store after than it was all sold out. Still was as of today at my store.

Re IG, you'll like it. It's really where all the BB'ing and fitness people post stuff anymore.

[Proximal]

No apologies, great info. I just remember one or more of the doc's in this pandemic crap saying to avoid advil and stick to acetaminophen. I was in the grocery store after than it was all sold out. Still was as of today at my store.

Re IG, you'll like it. It's really where all the BB'ing and fitness people post stuff anymore.

Absolutely right about Tylenol, it reduces pain but it isn’t an anti-inflammatory.

AG gave me a link and for the life of me, not sure how I found it, but did and just now watched it.

Damn, that was so spot on, really incredible! He is so right, you either have that switch to turn the pain off or you don’t. If you don’t, there is no way you can get his point. I’ll take it a step further, you have to look forward to that pain. Granted, you must know when you take the pain (and damage) too far, but you have to seek it out and embrace it. The one thing I did fall in love with regarding HIT is the pain. Drop sets, slow negatives & forced reps are glorious.

I can’t do much free weights anymore because of what he was saying regarding his shoulder and it made me laugh. I can’t control something off the top shelf with that shoulder, but grab a handle and give me the right angle on a machine, bingo. Getting out of a chair, climbing the stairs and limping around the gym on a cane for a couple of years was worse than the workout itself. Got to tell you though, and I’m sure you’re aware, that pain sometimes gets too tiresome. Getting my hips replaced made me feel a dozen years younger. Actually tearing the rest of that RC off ain’t too bad actually, because no more pain, but I sure hope I can do something in the gym after I replace that shoulder.

TY Kel (and AG) for that video. It put a huge smile on my face and made me proud that I am part of that brotherhood. Not as an accomplished BB, but having put in the time & sacrifice. And, I’d do it again (but start AAS a hell of a lot sooner than 57, lol).

[clarky.]

Yes sir, and my problems are a walk in the park compared to what a lot of people care going through.

We'll get there though!

You will big guy, you will. Your to clever not to.

[kelkel]

Absolutely right about Tylenol, it reduces pain but it isn’t an anti-inflammatory.

AG gave me a link and for the life of me, not sure how I found it, but did and just now watched it.

Damn, that was so spot on, really incredible! He is so right, you either have that switch to turn the pain off or you don’t. If you don’t, there is no way you can get his point. I’ll take it a step further, you have to look forward to that pain. Granted, you must know when you take the pain (and damage) too far, but you have to seek it out and embrace it. The one thing I did fall in love with regarding HIT is the pain. Drop sets, slow negatives & forced reps are glorious.

I can’t do much free weights anymore because of what he was saying regarding his shoulder and it made me laugh. I can’t control something off the top shelf with that shoulder, but grab a handle and give me the right angle on a machine, bingo. Getting out of a chair, climbing the stairs and limping around the gym on a cane for a couple of years was worse than the workout itself. Got to tell you though, and I’m sure you’re aware, that pain sometimes gets too tiresome. Getting my hips replaced made me feel a dozen years younger. Actually tearing the rest of that RC off ain’t too bad actually, because no more pain, but I sure hope I can do something in the gym after I replace that shoulder.

TY Kel (and AG) for that video. It put a huge smile on my face and made me proud that I am part of that brotherhood. Not as an accomplished BB, but having put in the time & sacrifice. And, I’d do it again (but start AAS a hell of a lot sooner than 57, lol).

So many of the little things he said rang true. Getting off the couch or chair. Picking something up off the floor or any kind of bending over really. And holy shit if I forget something and have to walk back upstairs......

[Proximal]

So many of the little things he said rang true. Getting off the couch or chair. Picking something up off the floor or any kind of bending over really. And holy shit if I forget something and have to walk back upstairs......

We deliberately chose a house without stairs for that reason. It’s all so regrettably inevitable

[almostgone]

So many of the little things he said rang true. Getting off the couch or chair. Picking something up off the floor or any kind of bending over really. And holy shit if I forget something and have to walk back upstairs......

I recall you mentioning hobbling down to your dungeon....think it was the hammie tear?

Walking down the stairs.....left, left, left. That had to suck on a major level.


When I tore my quad, it seemed like everything I needed from the grocery was on the bottom shelf. Couldn't have been a good picture. Old fat man doing a semi pistol squat trying to get the items from the back of the shelf.

[clarky.]

Morning fellas/Girly. Hope yous are all well today.

[clarky.]

Cardio done.

[clarky.]

2nd cardio session done. Sitting on ma ass now watching tele

[Proximal]

Back a bit ago. 4 WS of 12-15 (to failure) each.

Rowing to mid chest
Low row to navel, palm up
Rear flies
Pull downs
Shrugs

Cardio was dusting & vacuuming the house while the wife was taking an 8 mile hike with her girlfriends. 8 miles, not my idea of fun! Would much rather clean.

Couple of protein bars and a Diet Pepsi, while the cat naps on my lap.

[GirlyGymRat]

It was inevitable. Therapy deferred until June 1. I'll continue on my own.
Getting ready to call the radiology clinic and see if I'm welcome there.

Hoping u can do some rehab since know how body moves!

[GirlyGymRat]

Exactly like Clarky said. I kind of like to start with more rotation, with my torso twisted & extended up towards the top of the cable and end a little more flexed. Just my preference. I get a nice stretch out it too.

I do mine standing - is that bc I’m shorter? Lol

[GirlyGymRat]

Back a bit ago. 4 WS of 12-15 (to failure) each.

Rowing to mid chest
Low row to navel, palm up
Rear flies
Pull downs
Shrugs

Cardio was dusting & vacuuming the house while the wife was taking an 8 mile hike with her girlfriends. 8 miles, not my idea of fun! Would much rather clean.

Couple of protein bars and a Diet Pepsi, while the cat naps on my lap.

considered cleaning cardio

[clarky.]

Morning fellas/Girly, cardio done this morning, i will get some more in later on.. Hope yous are all well, nice and sunny here today

[clarky.]

Back a bit ago. 4 WS of 12-15 (to failure) each.

Rowing to mid chest
Low row to navel, palm up
Rear flies
Pull downs
Shrugs

Cardio was dusting & vacuuming the house while the wife was taking an 8 mile hike with her girlfriends. 8 miles, not my idea of fun! Would much rather clean.

Couple of protein bars and a Diet Pepsi, while the cat naps on my lap.

Ohhhh you cheat hahaha Bold ^^

[clarky.]

2nd cardio session done.

[almostgone]

Hoping u can do some rehab since know how body moves!

Yes ma'am, I certainly am. I was just getting a slight glimmer of more ROM and reduced pain so I'm not going to lose that unless my arm falls off or my neck starts spinning around like in that move The Exorcist

[Proximal]

2nd cardio session done.

Show-off. What’s next a marathon? Tour de France?

[clarky.]

Show-off. What’s next a marathon? Tour de France?

Hahaha, aye if they let me use a motorbike.

[Proximal]

Chest

Decline press SS with Front Flies
Chest Press SS with Decline Flies with a DD at the end

4WS of each right around 12-15 to failure.

Reflection in the window suggests Clarky’s 2 a day cardio sessions are in order

[clarky.]

Chest

Decline press SS with Front Flies
Chest Press SS with Decline Flies with a DD at the end

4WS of each right around 12-15 to failure.

Reflection in the window suggests Clarky’s 2 a day cardio sessions are in order

At least you are still plodding away with what you have prox, i don't have anything so just getting the cardio in. I'm actually enjoying it.

[clarky.]

Morning fellas/Girly, hope yous are all well.

[clarky.]

Morning cardio done .

[clarky.]

2nd cardio session done, fucked lol sitting on ma fat ass the rest of the day.

[kelkel]

I recall you mentioning hobbling down to your dungeon....think it was the hammie tear?

Walking down the stairs.....left, left, left. That had to suck on a major level.


When I tore my quad, it seemed like everything I needed from the grocery was on the bottom shelf. Couldn't have been a good picture. Old fat man doing a semi pistol squat trying to get the items from the back of the shelf.

Oh yeah it sucked big time. Remember as well it was one tear followed by the other ham a couple months later, which was worse. I remember bitching to my PT that walking up my driveway (it's slanted a bit) really sucked. He waid to walk backwards. I thought he was joking but he wasn't. It worked. Probably looked quite hysterical to my neighbors....

[kelkel]

2nd cardio session done, fucked lol sitting on ma fat ass the rest of the day.

Pics not necessary. We trust you on the condition of your ass.

[clarky.]

Pics not necessary. We trust you on the condition of your ass.

Hahaha thank fuck

[almostgone]

Oh yeah it sucked big time. Remember as well it was one tear followed by the other ham a couple months later, which was worse. I remember bitching to my PT that walking up my driveway (it's slanted a bit) really sucked. He waid to walk backwards. I thought he was joking but he wasn't. It worked. Probably looked quite hysterical to my neighbors....

Yes sir, I remember how you tore the first one initially atva friend's house loading some equipment, which I still found f-in bizarre.

I'm definitely filing that info away about walking backwards on a incline. I like the simplicity of that solution!

[Proximal]

Biceps done this afternoon. Hello all!

[clarky.]

Morning fellas/Girly. Hope yous are all well.

[clarky.]

Morning cardio done.

[clarky.]

2nd cardio session done. Beautiful day here today.

[kelkel]

Chest and Bi's yesterday:

Incline smith: 3 sets 6-10 reps
Flat flyes: 3 sets 12-15 reps
Flat dumbells: 3 sets 12 reps or so

Preacher curls: 3 sets 8-12 reps
BB curls: 3 sets 10-12 reps
Standing DB curls: 3 sets 10 reps

Good day. Feeling it so far today. Looking forward to legs this afternoon. Non-squat day.

[clarky.]

Chest and Bi's yesterday:

Incline smith: 3 sets 6-10 reps
Flat flyes: 3 sets 12-15 reps
Flat dumbells: 3 sets 12 reps or so

Preacher curls: 3 sets 8-12 reps
BB curls: 3 sets 10-12 reps
Standing DB curls: 3 sets 10 reps

Good day. Feeling it so far today. Looking forward to legs this afternoon. Non-squat day.

Nice session big guy.