Essential Random Gym Thoughts Revisited...

[Koba St]

Brehs, this July has been one of the worst months I can remember.

So it all started when I decided to let my ego get the best of me and do a deadlift by lifting a weight way way above what I could handle. The lift was actually okay. I managed to finish all my reps and sets and I was like throughout the day.

The problems started the next day. my cns was fukked for at least a week so I couldn’t lift. Then after that week, I found out I snapped my back. The pain in my lower back was so bad I could barely sleep or even walk. Had to limp like a cripple just walking to the shops. I could barely bend over to put my socks on or pants. Couldn’t stand for more than 2 mins without having to sit. Had to stop working and basically lie in bed all day. It was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in my life

So I saw a physical therapist who put me through the paces, had to use ice and cold gel constantly and was on pain medication and only now I’m I feeling better. I’m extremely lucky that this lasted for just about a month and not longer cos mentally it was fukking me up.

Anyway, I can now finally get back to the gym and I’m gonna reduce the squat and deadlift weights way way down, check my form, and never ever go above 220. I never ever wanna experience this pain ever again.

I’ve been seriously humbled and my ego smashed to pieces but I’m glad I’m fine and I’ve learnt my lesson.

 

[The ADD]

Brehs, this July has been one of the worst months I can remember.

So it all started when I decided to let my ego get the best of me and do a deadlift by lifting a weight way way above what I could handle. The lift was actually okay. I managed to finish all my reps and sets and I was like throughout the day.

The problems started the next day. my cns was fukked for at least a week so I couldn’t lift. Then after that week, I found out I snapped my back. The pain in my lower back was so bad I could barely sleep or even walk. Had to limp like a cripple just walking to the shops. I could barely bend over to put my socks on or pants. Couldn’t stand for more than 2 mins without having to sit. Had to stop working and basically lie in bed all day. It was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in my life

So I saw a physical therapist who put me through the paces, had to use ice and cold gel constantly and was on pain medication and only now I’m I feeling better. I’m extremely lucky that this lasted for just about a month and not longer cos mentally it was fukking me up.

Anyway, I can now finally get back to the gym and I’m gonna reduce the squat and deadlift weights way way down, check my form, and never ever go above 220. I never ever wanna experience this pain ever again.

I’ve been seriously humbled and my ego smashed to pieces but I’m glad I’m fine and I’ve learnt my lesson.

Glad you are better but I never understand the thought process of staying at a weight that generally low

 

[Koba St]

Glad you are better but I never understand the thought process of staying at a weight that generally low

Well after what I’ve been through, I’d rather stay low, learn my form and gradually go up than bite more than I can chew. Not going to the gym for almost a month made me realise how important working out is for my whole outlook.

 

[The ADD]

Well after what I’ve been through, I’d rather stay low, learn my form and gradually go up than bite more than I can chew. Not going to the gym for almost a month made me realise how important working out is for my whole outlook.

No that’s always the smart play. I’m talking about never going above 220.

 

[Koba St]

No that’s always the smart play. I’m talking about never going above 220.

I don’t personally see the point of going that high. I’m not a professional athlete nor am I on gear; just a regular 9-5 office breh trying to look good, be healthy and get some strength. I’m not going to fukk my body up just to say I can lift this or that amount. The risk/reward trade off is not worth it

 

[The ADD]

I don’t personally see the point of going that high. I’m not a professional athlete nor am I on gear; just a regular 9-5 office breh trying to look good, be healthy and get some strength. I’m not going to fukk my body up just to say I can lift this or that amount. The risk/reward trade off is not worth it

Don’t get me wrong I’m not saying everyone should be trying to chase a 1RM or powerlifting. I guess my point is where does the stimulus continue at with a weight ceiling? More reps? Do you not squat deadlift often?

Just trying to understand, no shots taken.

 

[Koba St]

Don’t get me wrong I’m not saying everyone should be trying to chase a 1RM or powerlifting. I guess my point is where does the stimulus continue at with a weight ceiling? More reps? Do you not squat deadlift often?

Just trying to understand, no shots taken.

For me, more reps, reduced rest rate etc. Occasionally I might slightly go up a bit but not by much.

 

[Son Goku]

I don’t personally see the point of going that high. I’m not a professional athlete nor am I on gear; just a regular 9-5 office breh trying to look good, be healthy and get some strength. I’m not going to fukk my body up just to say I can lift this or that amount. The risk/reward trade off is not worth it

One of my old bosses (brehette) used to say this on some shyt. Like "the fukk you always lifting weight just to sit up in the office and be big for no reason." Me and the other big dude she used to tell that to just hit the face and KIM.

SN: She was a cardio nut that did very little lifting (like most females that workout), but I'd be thinking "the fukk you always running and doing circuits for just to sit up in the same office where I'm at for? ".


As for never going above 220, I don't even get the point of that. Not only is that not going to provide a stimulus after a certain point like the esteemed gym bro @The ADD alluded to, but now you're taking up a rack/platform to move your hoe weights.


Injuries happen, and I don't even think you were actually injured, I think your body was just in shock from having went as hard as you did on that day.

If you had actually snapped your shyt up you more than likely would have felt it during the workout. Sounds more like a combination of higher intensity, maybe some improper cooldown/stretching, etc. to me but it's not my body and I wasn't there.


I can say there's a difference between discomfort from lifting and pain from injury. When I snap my shyt it's almost always readily apparent and the onset of pain is acute. The more common discomfort from lifting (and my lack of mobility) is just that: uncomfortable but not actually painful.

Also, in my experience, CNS fatigue/overreaching usually occurs over accumulated stress and not just one workout taking you down for weeks. I can usually feel the crash coming before it happens.


Unless I was permanently injured I'd never put such a ceiling on my potential though. I learn from the injury and use it to make me better.

 

[Son Goku]

For me, more reps, reduced rest rate etc. Occasionally I might slightly go up a bit but not by much.

At such low weights the exercises become more endurance work and less strength and mass drivers, which to me is counterproductive to my goals.

If it works for you though, by all means.

Just stay out of my rack/way.

 

[Koba St]

One of my old bosses (brehette) used to say this on some shyt. Like "the fukk you always lifting weight just to sit up in the office and be big for no reason." Me and the other big dude she used to tell that to just hit the face and KIM.

SN: She was a cardio nut that did very little lifting (like most females that workout), but I'd be thinking "the fukk you always running and doing circuits for just to sit up in the same office where I'm at for? ".


As for never going above 220, I don't even get the point of that. Not only is that not going to provide a stimulus after a certain point like the esteemed gym bro @The ADD alluded to, but now you're taking up a rack/platform to move your hoe weights.


Injuries happen, and I don't even think you were actually injured, I think your body was just in shock from having went as hard as you did on that day.

If you had actually snapped your shyt up you more than likely would have felt it during the workout. Sounds more like a combination of higher intensity, maybe some improper cooldown/stretching, etc. to me but it's not my body and I wasn't there.


I can say there's a difference between discomfort from lifting and pain from injury. When I snap my shyt it's almost always readily apparent and the onset of pain is acute. The more common discomfort from lifting (and my lack of mobility) is just that: uncomfortable but not actually painful.

Also, in my experience, CNS fatigue/overreaching usually occurs over accumulated stress and not just one workout taking you down for weeks. I can usually feel the crash coming before it happens.


Unless I was permanently injured I'd never put such a ceiling on my potential though. I learn from the injury and use it to make me better.

I know what you mean, and call me p*ssy all you want but this injury scared the shyt outta me like nothing before. The pain is not one I’ll ever forget.

Anyway like I said, I will slightly go up from 220 but it’s going to be a slow and gradual increase in weights with strict form. But I’m never going to lift some crazy shyt like 400lbs ever

 

[The ADD]

Not related but there is a dude that in here with an amputed arm making 315 and up his bytch this morning.

 

[The ADD]

Not related but there is a dude that in here with an amputed arm making 315 and up his bytch this morning.

fukking guy just hit a 405 single like easy work

 

[Son Goku]

I know what you mean, and call me p*ssy all you want but this injury scared the shyt outta me like nothing before. The pain is not one I’ll ever forget.

Anyway like I said, I will slightly go up from 220 but it’s going to be a slow and gradual increase in weights with strict form. But I’m never going to lift some crazy shyt like 400lbs ever

Nobody called you p*ssy, you did that all by yourself. I did say to make sure you're not taking up rack space for brehs that do want to go heavy(er).



By all means, don’t have your ego write a check your body can’t cash.


I went for a deadlift PR in a competition and on the third attempt blew out my hamstring. I still remember the pain too. I was on cripple status for a few weeks and wasn't 100% for a hot minute (months). I didn’t say, "Welp, I'm never gonna go over [insert arbitrary weight] on deads again "; I thought to myself "Why was my hamstring in a bind like that?" I ran it back: your weakness is still off the floor, and reviewed my recent training logs and saw my direct hamstring work, specifically curls, was lacking. Noted. Ended up smashing that weight and then exceeding it less than half a year later.


SN: I also don't consider 405 (aka 4 plates) on squats or deads to be "crazy shyt" either so YMMV.

 

[Son Goku]

fukking guy just hit a 405 single like easy work

That dude.
Cats outchea missing whole ass limbs and still getting after it.

Meanwhile it's perfectly intact folks that can't even get their asses outta bed in the morning to be there.

 

[dora_da_destroyer]

I was shyt in class this week. Gotta get more sleep and cut carbs. Feeling bloated and slow. Also ready to get back to trying to put up good strength #’s

tomorrow I’mma #powda @ 50%


don’t quote me bwoy! I’m still claiming powda gang on half a scoop