MuscleScience's Iron Lab

[MuscleScience]

Arm curls, eh?

I bet that girl had something to do with it, hmmmmmmmmmm

She finally let me give her the D. Oh man am I glad I’m in shape. Damn...

[cousinmuscles]

Started working chest today, managed 4 sets bb inclines, last set drop x3, 4 sets bb flat bench. That was the end of my workout. Pulled something in my mid to upper thoracic region. Foam rolled when I got home from work and that helped. Couldn’t even take a deep breath when it happened. Luckily it seems to have released on its own.

This has happened to me a dozen times. At first I thought it could only happen when lifting something or training back or squats when you accidently lean forward just a tad too much. Then it happened to me when incline benching, after I racked the bar lol. Haven't found a good explanation but I think it is due to microtears in small muscles in the thoracic area between scapula and spine? Because that's where the worst pain is. Then any moving of the ribs or anything irritates it. Wonder if this is due to some weakness/imbalance somewhere... Very annoying pain and keeps you out of the gym for a short while.

[OdinsOtherSon]

This has happened to me a dozen times. At first I thought it could only happen when lifting something or training back or squats when you accidently lean forward just a tad too much. Then it happened to me when incline benching, after I racked the bar lol. Haven't found a good explanation but I think it is due to microtears in small muscles in the thoracic area between scapula and spine? Because that's where the worst pain is. Then any moving of the ribs or anything irritates it. Wonder if this is due to some weakness/imbalance somewhere... Very annoying pain and keeps you out of the gym for a short while.

My chiro explained it to me. Not sure I fully understand, but I’ll attempt to pass along what he said:

Basically, it’s an inflammation of one of the many small muscles that attaches to the ribs. The reason it’s so difficult to get it healed or stop hurting is because it literally moves with every breath you take. Since it’s in constant motion, it is difficult for it to find “down time.” Also it’s why it hurts, literally, with every breath you take in.

[guitarzan]

She finally let me give her the D. Oh man am I glad I’m in shape. Damn...

Seeet!!! Pics?

[OdinsOtherSon]

Seeet!!! Pics?

Lol!!

[OdinsOtherSon]

Hamstrings/calves

4 sets stiff leg deadlifts, last set drop

4 sets leg curls

4 sets standing calf raises, last set drop

2 sets seated calf raises

Incorporated a little impromptu trap work as well. 4 sets bb shrugs, drop set on last.

[Obs]

She finally let me give her the D. Oh man am I glad I’m in shape. Damn...

Details! Now!

[OdinsOtherSon]

Chest

3 sets bb incline press, last set drop set, x2

3 sets db flat bench super set w/ 3 sets pec deck

3 sets incline db press

3 sets hammer strength incline press

Blast is really setting in good now. Strength is up and I’m having to be careful. The old man doesn’t want to hurt something. Lol.

[OdinsOtherSon]

Back

4 sets wide/reverse grip pull downs super set with narrow/neutral grip hammer strength rows

4 sets narrow grip pull downs super set w/ rack pulls

4 sets wide grip hammer strength rows super set w/ cable lat pull downs

Was really dialed in today. Mind/muscle connection was really good. I have about 2 more weeks left on this blast and not wanting to end. Lol. But, gotta come off so no flags pop up on labs next month.

[kelkel]

Just checking to see if you guys are still alive in here....

[OdinsOtherSon]

Just checking to see if you guys are still alive in here....

Hey kelkel! Ya man, we’re trudging along!

[MuscleScience]

Details! Now!

Well when a man and a woman like each other certain things get hard and other things get wet and certain things go in other things. When you’re older I’ll explain more.

[Obs]

Well when a man and a woman like each other certain things get hard and other things get wet and certain things go in other things. When you’re older I’ll explain more.

Dammit dad I am ready now!
I am practically an adult!

[OdinsOtherSon]

Bi’s/Tri’s

Bi’s

4 sets bb curls super set w/ 4 sets cable rope curls

3 sets incline db curls

3 sets db hammer curls

3 sets reverse grip cable curls w/ narrow grip machine curls

Tri’s

3 sets close grip bench, last set drop

3 sets seat db one arm tricep extensions

3 sets behind head cable extensions super set w/ single arm reverse grip cable extensions

3 sets narrow grip push downs, each set drop x3

[MuscleScience]

No workouts this week yet. Work has been nuts absolutely off the hook. I have a down week next week so I’m going to hit it every single day.

[MuscleScience]

Run yesterday and pretty intense workout today.

Workout with a Buddy today. Did chest and tris, of course on a Monday. It was good to rack up a workout with a good buddy. Did some different exercises that I don’t normally do. Was fairly spent by the end.

Went for a run yesterday with the mutt.

[RaginCajun]

Run yesterday and pretty intense workout today.

Workout with a Buddy today. Did chest and tris, of course on a Monday. It was good to rack up a workout with a good buddy. Did some different exercises that I don’t normally do. Was fairly spent by the end.

Went for a run yesterday with the mutt.

You are calling her a mutt already? Shame!

[MuscleScience]

You are calling her a mutt already? Shame!

[OdinsOtherSon]

Blast ended today.....

[MuscleScience]

Blast ended today.....

How were the results?

[OdinsOtherSon]

How were the results?

I was satisfied. I need to weigh but I’m estimating that I’ve put on 6-8 lbs. Granted some of that is water but all in all I have definitely added some LMM. Back and legs seem to have received the greatest benefit. Definitely saw an increase in strength.

UPDATE: Weight at beginning of blast, 8 weeks ago - 204-206; weight today - 214

[MuscleScience]

I was satisfied. I need to weigh but I’m estimating that I’ve put on 6-8 lbs. Granted some of that is water but all in all I have definitely added some LMM. Back and legs seem to have received the greatest benefit. Definitely saw an increase in strength.

UPDATE: Weight at beginning of blast, 8 weeks ago - 204-206; weight today - 214

That’s pretty solid!

[MuscleScience]

Chest and tris yesterday, shoulders today.

Starter working out with a training partner. Never really had one before. It’s definitely a lot of fun. We push each other which is what I want. Hopefully our schedules line up enough to continue to train.

[guitarzan]

Chest and tris yesterday, shoulders today.

Starter working out with a training partner. Never really had one before. It’s definitely a lot of fun. We push each other which is what I want. Hopefully our schedules line up enough to continue to train.

I wish I had one, but my schedule is never the same, depends on work

[OdinsOtherSon]

That’s pretty solid!

Thanks man. Like I say, I expect to lose some to water weight but we’ll see. I expect two weeks will tell the story.

[OdinsOtherSon]

Trained quads yesterday:

4 sets squats

4 sets leg press

4 sets leg extensions

Today: Chest:

4 sets bb incline, drop last set

3 sets db flat bench

3 sets bb declines

3 sets hammer strength incline press super set w/ cable flies

[kelkel]

Blast ended today.....

So pct or are you on TRT?

[MuscleScience]

Legs yesterday and chest today,

So damn sore from legs yesterday. I’m absolutely zapped today. Going to bed in a few minutes lol

[guitarzan]

Legs yesterday and chest today,

So damn sore from legs yesterday. I’m absolutely zapped today. Going to bed in a few minutes lol

How's the squats going, still having groin issues? I'm finally getting where I can squat 225 without straining the back, feels pretty good. May ease up to 275 next week

[OdinsOtherSon]

So pct or are you on TRT?

Hey kelkel, TRT. Going back to 100mg/week w/ exemestane.

[MuscleScience]

How's the squats going, still having groin issues? I'm finally getting where I can squat 225 without straining the back, feels pretty good. May ease up to 275 next week

Groin was a tad testy on squats but otherwise good. It gives me a hint every now and then that it’s still there though.

[guitarzan]

Groin was a tad testy on squats but otherwise good. It gives me a hint every now and then that it’s still there though.

That sounds like my back, that's why I'm going nice and slow on weight increase.

[MuscleScience]

That sounds like my back, that's why I'm going nice and slow on weight increase.

Good idea, and me too!

[OdinsOtherSon]

That sounds like my back, that's why I'm going nice and slow on weight increase.

You know, I’ve been having low back pain ever since starting my new desk jockey job. One of the best things I’ve found, at least for me, to help with that is, I’ve been really making a concerted effort to bring my hamstrings up more and it has definitely seemed to help. Stiff leg deadlifts and leg curls were all I used to do but now I’m also working in single leg, leg press with a high foot placement and pushing through my heel. Also, single leg squats using smith machine. I mean, I’ll still wake up with a sore/stiff back on occasion but nothing like I was experiencing 6 months ago.

Along those same lines, I was dealing with medial epicondylitis in a bad way. Started focusing more on my forearms and it’s way more manageable now.

[OdinsOtherSon]

Hamstrings/calves

Hamstrings

4 sets single leg, leg press

4 sets stiff leg deadlifts

4 sets heavy leg curls

Calves

4 sets seated calf raises

4 sets standing, single leg calf raises. Last set, two leg and heavy

Intended on doing some single leg squats on smith machine but someone jacked up the smith machine. Always something.

[MuscleScience]

Got a bunch of workouts in this past week. Finally got my weight back up a little. Been working my ass off at work. Been having trouble getting meals in on time. Usually I go home and go straight to bed. Lol

[OdinsOtherSon]

Got a bunch of workouts in this past week. Finally got my weight back up a little. Been working my ass off at work. Been having trouble getting meals in on time. Usually I go home and go straight to bed. Lol

Hey man, I totally get it! My wife has been down since Sunday morning and I’ve been taking care of her. Not been in the gym in almost a week but, finally going today!! Glad to see you buddy!!

[RaginCajun]

Groin was a tad testy on squats but otherwise good. It gives me a hint every now and then that it’s still there though.

My left one bothers me bad on those and my hammy. They both seem to be always always tight

[OdinsOtherSon]

Finally got back in the gym today for an arm workout. Felt really good...strong. Much stronger than I thought I’d be at almost two weeks off my blast. Gotta love trt.

[OdinsOtherSon]

Just left the orthopedic’s office. The Mrs has multiple bone spurs, spinal compression, nerve impingement and bulging disc. Have appointment with spinal specialist Tuesday.