My updated picture...and avatar...

[MIKE_XXL]

So occasionally i receive requests for current picture. So the time has come to update my picture with one that was taken 4 or 5 weeks ago at 12 weeks out of a competition. this is what i look like at 42 years old, i have been working pretty hard over last year however i have also had 6 injuries in last 12 months making it more and more difficult to stay focused and on track. I currently have 2 bad shoulders, partially torn rotary calf tendon, partially torn hamstring and pulled groin, torn left biceps and last but not least torn right pec that will be fully examined next Tuesday to see how bad it is...well for now i am 6 weeks out of my show, progress is slow but its there so keep pushing forward and re-evaluate at 2 weeks out if i will be ready or not...anyway enough rambling on, let me ow if you have any questions.
XXL

[Far from massive]

Major props on your dedication and achievement, best of luck moving forward!

[Jesusbrah]

Looking good! Admin should add an extra X to your name

[-Ender-]

So occasionally i receive requests for current picture. So the time has come to update my picture with one that was taken 4 or 5 weeks ago at 12 weeks out of a competition. this is what i look like at 42 years old, i have been working pretty hard over last year however i have also had 6 injuries in last 12 months making it more and more difficult to stay focused and on track. I currently have 2 bad shoulders, partially torn rotary calf tendon, partially torn hamstring and pulled groin, torn left biceps and last but not least torn right pec that will be fully examined next Tuesday to see how bad it is...well for now i am 6 weeks out of my show, progress is slow but its there so keep pushing forward and re-evaluate at 2 weeks out if i will be ready or not...anyway enough rambling on, let me ow if you have any questions.
XXL

STATS!?





JK. thanks for sharing and well done! adversity and performance normally don't yield a great result. It would seem that there is extreme dedication and strong will at work in this equation!

[RaginCajun]

too bad you couldn't get in the movie!!!!!!!!!

looking good man, an inspiration for everyone!

[zempey]

Looking good, injuries suck, had my share last year as well, but fairly healthy now. Post up your 2 week out pics.

[tice1212]

Looking solid as fvck! Great job brother

[600@50]

Best of luck Mike. Quite an accomplishment considering all the setbacks.

[MIKE_XXL]

Stats are as follows:
height - 5'9"
weight - 207bs in the pic
BF - i donno, you tell me...LOL...i am guessing 12-14%

I will post later on progress pics as i get closer to the show, i am currently 6 weeks out...the pic was taken at 12 weeks out...

I am making progress but not at the level i would like to, with so many doc appointments to deal with injuries and inability to train the way i want to is killing me...this coming Tuesday i go see my Sports Specific Injury Doctor to see where we are at with the pec tear, the outcome will likely make a decision for me on how to proceed...i have not trained chest in 4 weeks...OUCH!

[NACH3]

Great work... dedication, and consistancy... Looking absolutely solid my man! Keep at it(I know those injuries can be a biatch) great motivation!

GL w/your comp!

~Nach

[< <Samson> >]

Ain't that some shit, we're almost the same stats


Weighed in at 207 this am, but I'm 5'10"(a hair under)


Mad props for working out with injuries, I am trying my best to stay away from damaging myself. But, some things we can not help

[greekfreak]

Great to hear u going4 it again, sorry abt yr bad run of injuries tho,
I hope you manage to sort out the pectear and let u continue.
If not,u know the score, heal andget to go at it again when u better...

[ghettoboyd]

you look fantastic brother nice work...

[kelkel]

Mike, how on earth did you get all those injuries?

[MIKE_XXL]

Mike, how on earth did you get all those injuries?

I wish i knew, none of them were really pushing it, just crazy thingi guess...other then ham tear, that was a challenge from my wife that i couldnt high kick a leaf on a tree, ohh i did, twice, not sure it was worth it thou...LOL...stupid ego...haha...all others were just lifting well withing my strength range, most of the injuries happened on 6th or 7th rep...but i learned something testosterone even thou is stimulates cartridge growth it is not weaved in a cross pattern making it brittle so it can tear easy, so for you older folks like me be careful with high test doses...from now on i am only using test in the 250 to 300mg range per week, supported by deca or EQ which both stimulate cartridge growth in a proper carbon weave pastern...its been a long year i got more hurt in 12 month then in previous 20 years....

[Wintermaul]

I wish i knew, none of them were really pushing it, just crazy thingi guess...other then ham tear, that was a challenge from my wife that i couldnt high kick a leaf on a tree, ohh i did, twice, not sure it was worth it thou...LOL...stupid ego...haha...all others were just lifting well withing my strength range, most of the injuries happened on 6th or 7th rep...but i learned something testosterone even thou is stimulates cartridge growth it is not weaved in a cross pattern making it brittle so it can tear easy, so for you older folks like me be careful with high test doses...from now on i am only using test in the 250 to 300mg range per week, supported by deca or EQ which both stimulate cartridge growth in a proper carbon weave pastern...its been a long year i got more hurt in 12 month then in previous 20 years....

So you find that EQ help with recovery better then test? I thought test was king no matter what

[marcus300]

Looking great Mike, well done

Beast

[MIKE_XXL]

Thank you all for your kind words :-)


My reference is strictly related to tendon recovery and regeneration, not to muscle tissue, in general terms Test is king but not for tendon health. If i know what i know now i would have run few cycles differently...once i am done this prep cycle, i will be doing 250mg test, 250mg deca and 400mg or Masterone or Primo, no orals to give my liver and kidneys a break as well...this will help my joints and tendons while still maintaining anabolism and getting some good quality solid gains...another positive is at this does of test i wont have to use and AI...

So you find that EQ help with recovery better then test? I thought test was king no matter what

[marcus300]

Thank you all for your kind words :-)


My reference is strictly related to tendon recovery and regeneration, not to muscle tissue, in general terms Test is king but not for tendon health. If i know what i know now i would have run few cycles differently...once i am done this prep cycle, i will be doing 250mg test, 250mg deca and 400mg or Masterone or Primo, no orals to give my liver and kidneys a break as well...this will help my joints and tendons while still maintaining anabolism and getting some good quality solid gains...another positive is at this does of test i wont have to use and AI...

A therapeutic dose of deca as always helped me with my injuries. I've not been on it for a few months now and boy can I tell the difference.

[Metalject]

Very impressive Mike. I don't know how you're pushing through a diet with those injuries. Maybe it's not as bad as it sounds but it does sound rough.

[MIKE_XXL]

Very impressive Mike. I don't know how you're pushing through a diet with those injuries. Maybe it's not as bad as it sounds but it does sound rough.

Its as rough as it sounds, working around injuries for a while now so almost seems natural now just trying to play the bullshit cards i have been dealt and go from there, likely the show will be pushed out a month but still hoping to get it done...not able to expend the kind of calories i hope a the gym, so falling a bit behind but still making progress....thanks partner...

[MIKE_XXL]

I agree makes a huge difference...last time i stopped deca i felt it bad, now with it some of the injuries almost seem none existing...

A therapeutic dose of deca as always helped me with my injuries. I've not been on it for a few months now and boy can I tell the difference.

[MIKE_XXL]

So after my ultrasound they told me its a partial tear in my right pec but no surgery required, so now physio and go from there...she told me i should be 100% in 2 years i said you mean 6 months right? and she said no, 2 years...so now its a personal challenge...i will be benching in next 6 month, guarantee...period...

[Metalject]

So after my ultrasound they told me its a partial tear in my right pec but no surgery required, so now physio and go from there...she told me i should be 100% in 2 years i said you mean 6 months right? and she said no, 2 years...so now its a personal challenge...i will be benching in next 6 month, guarantee...period...

I've had a partial pec tear, took me about 6 months to recover from it. I do not credit that to being better than anyone else or having special genetics. I credit it to hormones. My opinion anyway. Regardless, I'd put that one at the top of the list in terms of painful injuries.