**Marcus's HIT Dungeon**

[marcus300]

I had some health issues which I had to deal with, I thought I had cancer of the prostate, liver, testicle, kidney and bladder and in all honesty I was scared. I couldn't stop pissing blood clots and had serious pains so had to take time out to get the tests done and get my head straight. I didn't sleep for over week and wasn't in the right state of mind to post, sorry guys but one thing I didn't stop doing and that was training, that's true I still knock the shit out of the weights.

Funny story now which I can tell but when I went for my first scan they said all my organs are big! I said is that a bad thing and they said no they are big and strong and looking at the size of you its no surprise, that did make me smile but when they started to discover things what shouldn't be there I got worried. Anyway the cancer screening came back zero or low and the problem is a very bad infection which needs 3 months worth of treatment on it to zap the shit out of it

[Sfla80]

Glad to see you back. And hope these next 3 months go well for you. Get better man.

[Cuz]

I had some health issues which I had to deal with, I thought I had cancer of the prostate, liver, testicle, kidney and bladder and in all honesty I was scared. I couldn't stop pissing blood clots and had serious pains so had to take time out to get the tests done and get my head straight. I didn't sleep for over week and wasn't in the right state of mind to post, sorry guys but one thing I didn't stop doing and that was training, that's true I still knock the shit out of the weights.

Funny story now which I can tell but when I went for my first scan they said all my organs are big! I said is that a bad thing and they said no they are big and strong and looking at the size of you its no surprise, that did make me smile but when they started to discover things what shouldn't be there I got worried. Anyway the cancer screening came back zero or low and the problem is a very bad infection which needs 3 months worth of treatment on it to zap the shit out of it

Damn man! we was wondering where you were. I hate to hear you had to go through that man. Glad you ARE back and seems everything is alright except for the infection.

[Cuz]

On a side note, abs calves and bi's/tri's got nailed today. Bigger leaner and thicker than I have ever been I can honestly say. Im actually starting to look like I train. I snapped a few pics ill put up while I was at the gym but im eating pwm so it will be a minute.

[clarky.]

I had some health issues which I had to deal with, I thought I had cancer of the prostate, liver, testicle, kidney and bladder and in all honesty I was scared. I couldn't stop pissing blood clots and had serious pains so had to take time out to get the tests done and get my head straight. I didn't sleep for over week and wasn't in the right state of mind to post, sorry guys but one thing I didn't stop doing and that was training, that's true I still knock the shit out of the weights.

Funny story now which I can tell but when I went for my first scan they said all my organs are big! I said is that a bad thing and they said no they are big and strong and looking at the size of you its no surprise, that did make me smile but when they started to discover things what shouldn't be there I got worried. Anyway the cancer screening came back zero or low and the problem is a very bad infection which needs 3 months worth of treatment on it to zap the shit out of it

Nice to see you back big man glad all is well.

[Igifuno]

No need to apologize Marcus. We're all glad you're ok. We've been keeping this thing going man.. I'm sure you'll have a few pages of good reading to catch up on.

Business as usual!! (in my best Dorian voice)

[Fcastle357]

Welcome back Marcus. Great to hear things are going ok.

[Cuz]

Today. Not as high intensity the whole workout, but I did have my screaming moments which was awesome. Only one in the gym for a while so I blasted away

Abs
5 sets decline crunches. I went to floor with these, not quite as good as hanging from a bar but still good stretch. 15-20 reps each

Calves
Seated calf raises
5 sets went heavier everytime

Tri's and Bi's were supersetted today. I wont go into great detail but I will say that my left elbow gave me problem during the workout...and now my right elbow is in pain after the workout...go figure. Could not do the incline skull crushers today, gonna have to lay off them for awhile completely looks like.

I pretty much used cables today for tri's, opened with 3 sets and 1 failure set of dips, 3 plates was just too heavy today couldn't do but 1 rep and I said fvck this. just not enough test in my blood anymore. BI's were preacher machine which I love, and incline dumbbell, supinating wrists. But I did have a good pump. Arms unfortunately didn't make it to 19 but they were about a fingernail away from it and a small one at that.

Like kelkel says, heres some pics for ridicule or motivation.

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[Fcastle357]

Looking big chad. Motivation!

[Igifuno]

Hell yes chad arms shoulders looking thick!! Nice job

[kelkel]

Today. Not as high intensity the whole workout, but I did have my screaming moments which was awesome. Only one in the gym for a while so I blasted away

Abs
5 sets decline crunches. I went to floor with these, not quite as good as hanging from a bar but still good stretch. 15-20 reps each

Calves
Seated calf raises
5 sets went heavier everytime

Tri's and Bi's were supersetted today. I wont go into great detail but I will say that my left elbow gave me problem during the workout...and now my right elbow is in pain after the workout...go figure. Could not do the incline skull crushers today, gonna have to lay off them for awhile completely looks like.

I pretty much used cables today for tri's, opened with 3 sets and 1 failure set of dips, 3 plates was just too heavy today couldn't do but 1 rep and I said fvck this. just not enough test in my blood anymore. BI's were preacher machine which I love, and incline dumbbell, supinating wrists. But I did have a good pump. Arms unfortunately didn't make it to 19 but they were about a fingernail away from it and a small one at that.

Like kelkel says, heres some pics for ridicule or motivation.

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Looks good. Nice cap on your delts and wide clavicles. Get some pull on neoprene wraps for your elbows. Keep the heat in them when working out and avoid "anything" that aggravates them. If there's only one exercise that doesn't hurt then just do that. Don't keep messing with inflammation and turn it into a serious problem. Give it time to heal. Ice, NSAID's.

[Sfla80]

Some big ass arms and delts chad...good job

[Cuz]

Looks good. Nice cap on your delts and wide clavicles. Get some pull on neoprene wraps for your elbows. Keep the heat in them when working out and avoid "anything" that aggravates them. If there's only one exercise that doesn't hurt then just do that. Don't keep messing with inflammation and turn it into a serious problem. Give it time to heal. Ice, NSAID's.

Thanks Kel, ok I will try that. It seems cables didn't aggravate them. I could definitely use some wraps. Do you have a place you could recommend me getting them? Im not sure just any retail store has them around here in Alabama.

[Igifuno]

Google neoprene wraps and you'll get plenty of hits for places to order on line.

[Cuz]

Google neoprene wraps and you'll get plenty of hits for places to order on line.

lol IG, I know but I figured since Kel has been doin this a lot longer than me he knew what brands to use. Im looking now lol

[Igifuno]

Ah.. Maybe he'll have some feedback. I just googles neoprene braces and then best neoprene braces and pretty much the same hits came up lol

[kelkel]

lol IG, I know but I figured since Kel has been doin this a lot longer than me he knew what brands to use. Im looking now lol

Doesn't much matter what brand. Just buy them small so they're tight on you. I wear them on my knees every leg work out.

[Igifuno]

Doesn't much matter what brand. Just buy them small so they're tight on you. I wear them on my knees every leg work out.

What size do you wear kel? Small/med??

[Cuz]

Doesn't much matter what brand. Just buy them small so they're tight on you. I wear them on my knees every leg work out.

ok Kel, thanks. More than likely go ahead and get knee ones as well

[Cuz]

What size do you wear kel? Small/med??

probably XXL lol

[kelkel]

What size do you wear kel? Small/med??

Small. You want them snug. I've got small joints anyway.

[Igifuno]

For your knees, do you find that they're sufficient for heavy squatting and presses, or are wraps a better choice for heavy weight?

[Giggle]

Welcome back Marcus!
We've missed you, big guy. But there's no slackers about!!

[Giggle]

I'm training in a hotel gym this week. You'd love it - I could do the whole stack on the universal machine for legs and for pull downs! I felt like one of you boys.

[Capebuffalo]

Ahh good news Marcus. Well considering the alternative. So glad to have you back. Glad the worry is off your mind. That's really good to hear. Now get back here and keep us straight. Glad your back.

[Capebuffalo]

Today. Not as high intensity the whole workout, but I did have my screaming moments which was awesome. Only one in the gym for a while so I blasted away

Abs
5 sets decline crunches. I went to floor with these, not quite as good as hanging from a bar but still good stretch. 15-20 reps each

Calves
Seated calf raises
5 sets went heavier everytime

Tri's and Bi's were supersetted today. I wont go into great detail but I will say that my left elbow gave me problem during the workout...and now my right elbow is in pain after the workout...go figure. Could not do the incline skull crushers today, gonna have to lay off them for awhile completely looks like.

I pretty much used cables today for tri's, opened with 3 sets and 1 failure set of dips, 3 plates was just too heavy today couldn't do but 1 rep and I said fvck this. just not enough test in my blood anymore. BI's were preacher machine which I love, and incline dumbbell, supinating wrists. But I did have a good pump. Arms unfortunately didn't make it to 19 but they were about a fingernail away from it and a small one at that.

Like kelkel says, heres some pics for ridicule or motivation.

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Again you really have a nice shape and good size. You really have a nice structure to grow bigger. Looking good.

Bama. Hell son your next door. . SEC.

[Java Man]

you got it buddy

fvck, I just measured them cold and I have already lost 1/4 inch on them since I have came off gear.....wont be 19 but ill get within range. Dang that makes me hate the tape measurer.

Nobody notices 1/4" except you. Trust me. Put the tape away!

[kelkel]

For your knees, do you find that they're sufficient for heavy squatting and presses, or are wraps a better choice for heavy weight?

I used to use wraps when I was powerlifting but stopped after they broke a vein in my gastroc which put me in the hospital for 3 days. Filled my leg up with blood and they thought it may clot. If a clot breaks loose it can kill you. So, 3 days on blood thinners with my leg elevated and wrapped in a hot water flowing heat pump thingy. Some fun. Best part was days later the doc sticking a 50cc syringe in and out of my leg to remove blood from around the muscle. The blood had filled my lower leg preventing movement. Oh, I was then off of work and on crutches for 6 weeks.

Anyway, I've learned that they really are not needed unless powerlifting, at least in my opinion. I could not imagine wearing them again and other than a few aches and pains every now and then my knees have been great.

Edit to say that the guy who wrapped my legs was a nationally ranked powerlifter. They would wrap them so tight you could not bend your knees until you had massive poundage on them. But that's what works in that game.

[Java Man]

I had some health issues which I had to deal with, I thought I had cancer of the prostate, liver, testicle, kidney and bladder and in all honesty I was scared. I couldn't stop pissing blood clots and had serious pains so had to take time out to get the tests done and get my head straight. I didn't sleep for over week and wasn't in the right state of mind to post, sorry guys but one thing I didn't stop doing and that was training, that's true I still knock the shit out of the weights.

Funny story now which I can tell but when I went for my first scan they said all my organs are big! I said is that a bad thing and they said no they are big and strong and looking at the size of you its no surprise, that did make me smile but when they started to discover things what shouldn't be there I got worried. Anyway the cancer screening came back zero or low and the problem is a very bad infection which needs 3 months worth of treatment on it to zap the shit out of it

Great to hear from you man. I was starting to get concerned. I'm glad to hear its not the big c and glad to have you back. Sounds like a nasty thing to have to deal with but could have been much worse. Get better big guy.

[Igifuno]

I used to use wraps when I was powerlifting but stopped after they broke a vein in my gastroc which put me in the hospital for 3 days. Filled my leg up with blood and they thought it may clot. It a clot breaks loose it can kill you. So, 3 days on blood thinners with my leg elevated and wrapped in a hot water flowing heat pump thingy. Some fun. Best part was days later the doc sticking a 50cc syringe in and out of my leg to remove blood from around the muscle. The blood had filled my lower leg preventing movement. Oh, I was then off of work and on crutches for 6 weeks. .

Holy hell.. Neoprene wraps is it then..

[Java Man]

Morning gents.. what's everyone hitting today? Day off for me..

Java you've got a base to work with there.. time for the next phase.

Thanks ig. Yes, I agree. My legs look a lot better than these pics I swear they do lol. These look like my intention was to make them look like crap haha. They are not on par with my upper body though. Legs and back are my focal points this coming year. This year was just about shedding all that fat I had and recomping to get back close to where I was in '03 which I exceeded so I'm happy.

I know what you mean with mirrors man. My calves suck anyway mirror or not. But that's part of being tall I guess. Keep at it, do you hit them twice a week?

Yes generally. They recover quickly so I throw them in every few sessions.

[AD]

I had some health issues which I had to deal with, I thought I had cancer of the prostate, liver, testicle, kidney and bladder and in all honesty I was scared. I couldn't stop pissing blood clots and had serious pains so had to take time out to get the tests done and get my head straight. I didn't sleep for over week and wasn't in the right state of mind to post, sorry guys but one thing I didn't stop doing and that was training, that's true I still knock the shit out of the weights.

Funny story now which I can tell but when I went for my first scan they said all my organs are big! I said is that a bad thing and they said no they are big and strong and looking at the size of you its no surprise, that did make me smile but when they started to discover things what shouldn't be there I got worried. Anyway the cancer screening came back zero or low and the problem is a very bad infection which needs 3 months worth of treatment on it to zap the shit out of it

so everything checked out fine? yo got us all worried for a long time

[Euroholic]

I had some health issues which I had to deal with, I thought I had cancer of the prostate, liver, testicle, kidney and bladder and in all honesty I was scared. I couldn't stop pissing blood clots and had serious pains so had to take time out to get the tests done and get my head straight. I didn't sleep for over week and wasn't in the right state of mind to post, sorry guys but one thing I didn't stop doing and that was training, that's true I still knock the shit out of the weights.

Funny story now which I can tell but when I went for my first scan they said all my organs are big! I said is that a bad thing and they said no they are big and strong and looking at the size of you its no surprise, that did make me smile but when they started to discover things what shouldn't be there I got worried. Anyway the cancer screening came back zero or low and the problem is a very bad infection which needs 3 months worth of treatment on it to zap the shit out of it

Even tho i hate your antics sorry to hear big guy. Hope all goes well i hear the NHS is really great

[RipOwens]

Best wishes Big Man, glad to see ya back.

[Cuz]

Again you really have a nice shape and good size. You really have a nice structure to grow bigger. Looking good.

Bama. Hell son your next door. . SEC.

Lol yep. SEC rules. Always on top.

[Black]

Hey Marcus, do they know what cause the infection?

[marcus300]

Today. Not as high intensity the whole workout, but I did have my screaming moments which was awesome. Only one in the gym for a while so I blasted away

Abs
5 sets decline crunches. I went to floor with these, not quite as good as hanging from a bar but still good stretch. 15-20 reps each

Calves
Seated calf raises
5 sets went heavier everytime

Tri's and Bi's were supersetted today. I wont go into great detail but I will say that my left elbow gave me problem during the workout...and now my right elbow is in pain after the workout...go figure. Could not do the incline skull crushers today, gonna have to lay off them for awhile completely looks like.

I pretty much used cables today for tri's, opened with 3 sets and 1 failure set of dips, 3 plates was just too heavy today couldn't do but 1 rep and I said fvck this. just not enough test in my blood anymore. BI's were preacher machine which I love, and incline dumbbell, supinating wrists. But I did have a good pump. Arms unfortunately didn't make it to 19 but they were about a fingernail away from it and a small one at that.

Like kelkel says, heres some pics for ridicule or motivation.

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Nice size Chad, looking good

Welcome back Marcus!
We've missed you, big guy. But there's no slackers about!!

Thanks Giggle

Ahh good news Marcus. Well considering the alternative. So glad to have you back. Glad the worry is off your mind. That's really good to hear. Now get back here and keep us straight. Glad your back.

Thanks cape

Great to hear from you man. I was starting to get concerned. I'm glad to hear its not the big c and glad to have you back. Sounds like a nasty thing to have to deal with but could have been much worse. Get better big guy.

thanks

Best wishes Big Man, glad to see ya back.

i'm on the mend so i'm back

Hey Marcus, do they know what cause the infection?

They have a few ideas but one was they think I wasn't emptying my bladder properly enough which cause an infection to grow and due to the amount of water I drink I didn't see the first signs of blood until it went serious. I think that's the way they are thinking at this stage. I have discovered I have a enlarged prostate but I don't have aany prostate issues except getting up during the night once or twice but ive always done that due to the amount of water I drink but at first that was the main concern that I may have prostate problems but now that's been ruled out, my PSA blood test was very low which was a relief.

[marcus300]

Ok guys,

Tell me your cycles your running?

[Doom44]

Chest/Calves

Dumbbell incline fly 1 set 6 reps with 1 rp 1 drop
Dumbbell incline press 1 set 6 reps with 1 rp 1 drop ( energy drop because of the first exercise)
Hammer strength press 1 set 6 reps with 1 rp 1 drop
Cable low pulley cross over 4 sets of 15/10/8/7 ( use the same weight and only rest 25-30 seconds between sets)
Standing calves raise 1 sets 10 reps with 1 rp
Seated calf raise 4 sets of 15/12/9/7 (( use the same weight and only rest 25-30 seconds between sets)

30 minutes done.

[Doom44]

Hi Marcus. Welcome back !!!