Larry C's Training Journal

[Larry C]

Alright people my name is Larry, I'm 21 standing at 5'10.5''. My weight is generally about 168 pounds and I'm sick of having an average skinny physique. I've made up a meal plan and I'll post it up here along with my workouts.

I posted a similar thread over at MD a while ago but I didn't get to train too often because of an ongoing back problem and so rarely updated it.

My back has been feeling stronger and I'm back lifting.

*Going for an appointment in april to see what's wrong with my back in the meantime my lifts will be pretty light but I'll post the details.

[Larry C]

Weekly Split

Monday- Chest.

Tuesday- Back, abs.

Wednesday- Legs.

Thursday- Shoulders, traps, abs.

Friday- Arms.

Saturday- Rest.

Sunday- Rest.


Mealplan

Meal 1- 7.00 am : Protein shake ( 2 scoops ), 1 cup of oats, banana, multivitamin.

Meal 2- 10.00 am : 1 cup of oats, handful of almonds, 2 mandarins.

Meal 3- 12.00 pm : 1 cup of rice, 2 fillets of chicken.

Meal 4- 4.00 pm : 1 cup of rice, 2 fillets of chicken.

Meal 5- 5.30 pm : Pre workout shake ( 1 scoop of protein )

Meal 6- 6.45 pm : Post workout shake ( 2 scoops of protein )

Meal 7- 7.00 pm : Potatoes, meat, vegetables.

Meal 8- 10.00 pm : 7 eggs.

[Larry C]

Chest Workout:

Warm up- 50 push ups

Bench Press- 20k x 20
40k x 12
60k x 8
70k x 3
60k x 6
40k x 12

Incline Bench Press- 20k x 20
40k x 12
50k x 6
40k x 12

[gman]

I would suggest you put legs on Monday and back on Friday. Those are the two toughest muscle groups and you have them on back to back days. Having two complete days of rest after doing back would allow a great recovery, and give you a real reason to pound your legs into jelly on Monday.

[Larry C]

I would suggest you put legs on Monday and back on Friday. Those are the two toughest muscle groups and you have them on back to back days. Having two complete days of rest after doing back would allow a great recovery, and give you a real reason to pound your legs into jelly on Monday.

I've been told before that I shouldn't train shoulders or arms for at least 2 days after chest day, I can't go too heavy anyway so I don't feel overly strained with the split. Think I'll stick with this for a few months and then I'll change things up when my back is healed and can go heavier.

[Larry C]

Back + Abs:

Back:

Deadlifts- 20k x 20
40k x 12
60k x 12
80k x 6

Chin ups (hands forward) - Bodyweight x 6
x 4
x 3
x 3

Bent over one arm dumbbell rows- 10k x 20
15k x 12
20k x 10
25k x 5


Abs:

Hanging knee raises- Bodyweight x 20
x 15
x 12

Lying leg raises- Bodyweight x 30
x 30
x 30

[Larry C]

Forgot to put up yesterdays Leg workout, here it is:

Squats: 20k x 20
40k x 12
50k x 12
70k x 4

Heel raises: bodyweight x 30
20k x 20
30k x 20
40k x 20

[Larry C]

Shoulders + Traps:

Seated Shoulder Press- 20k x 20
30k x 12
40k x 12

Arnold Press- 10k x 12
15k x 12
17.5k x 10

Upright Rows- 10k x 20
20k x 20

Barbell Shrugs- 40k x 20
60k x 12
80k x 12
90k x 10

[gman]

Damn, you're making us convert to lbs!!!! lol

Good work, keep it up

[Larry C]

Damn sorry about that. All the weights I have have are measured in Kilos, I'll put up both weights from next week when I figure out the conversion over the weekend.

[gman]

No big deal, I was just fekking with you. (isn't that the Irish term?)

[Larry C]

Most certainly is. Come to think of it we're pretty frivolous with our insults for a friendly load of leprechauns.

[gman]

I gotta get over there someday to the mother land.

I have the following names in my family tree, but they came over way back in the 1700's, so my Irish blood is pretty diluted now:

Daugherty, Hurley, Ferrell, Quinn, Shaw

[Larry C]

Do you know which counties you're family would have come from?

[gman]

not too much info

Shaw was from County Down
Doherty from Donegal

The others don't have info, just says Ireland on my family tree software

[Larry C]

I've heard those two are nice. I'd like to make it over to the states sometime for a long trip but I've been told I should get a drivers license first so I'll sort that out first. In my opinion there's no point having a car if you live in Dublin because the place is so small and the public transport is decent anyway.

[Larry C]

Arms:

Biceps- Barbell Curls: 10k x 20
15k x 12
17.5k x 10
20k x 6

Hammer Curls: 10k x 12
15k x 6

Triceps- One Arm Triceps Extensions: 10k x 12
10k x 10

Chair dips: Bodyweight x 20
Bw +10k x 12
Bw +20k x 12

Forearms- Dumbbell Wrist Curls: 10k x 20
15k x 10

Reverse Db Wrist Curls: 7k x 20
7k x 12

Forgot to do abs yesterday so did 3 sets of 30 lying leg raises.

[Larry C]

I missed out on my chest workout yesterday because of an extra Life Drawing class in school, anyway I'll write up todays workout when I get it done after college later.

[Larry C]

Back + Abs Workout: Tuesday 3rd of March 2009.


Back:

Deadlifts- 20k x 20
40k x 12
60k x 12
80k x 10
90k x 5

Chins (palms forward)- Bodyweight x 6, x 4, x 3, x 3

1 Arm Dumbbell Rows- 10k x 20
15k x 12
20k x 12
25k x 7


Abs:

Hanging knee raises- Bodyweight x 20, x 17, x 15

Lying leg raises- Bodyweight x 30, x 30, x 30.

[Larry C]

Here's the conversion rate of kilo's to pounds of a few of the weights I regularly lift for anyone who doesn't understand the weights:

10k = 22Lbs, 25k = 55Lbs, 40k = 44Lbs, 50k = 110Lbs, 60k = 132Lbs, 80k = 176Lbs,
90k = 198Lbs.

[Larry C]

Legs Workout: Wednesday 4th of March 2009.

Squats: 20k x 20
40k x 12
60k x 8
70k x 4

Heel Raises: Bodyweight x 30
20k x 20
30k x 20
40k x 20

[Larry C]

Shoulders, Traps + Abs: Thursday 5th of March 2009

Seated shoulder press: 20k x 20
30k x 12
40k x 7

Arnold press: 10k x 20
15k x 12
17.5k x 10

Barbell shrugs: 40k x 20
60k x 12
80k x 12
90k x 12
100k x 8

Upright rows: 10k x 20
15k x 12
20k x 8


Abs:

Hanging knee raises: Bodyweight x 25, x 17, x 11

Lying leg raises: Bodyweight x 35, x 35, x 35.

[Dan]

Good work so far training seems to be solid
I would suggest adding a pro source to meal 2 and adding fats to meals lacking.. Some Mac nut\EVOO, almonds or ANPB

[Larry C]

Good work so far training seems to be solid
I would suggest adding a pro source to meal 2 and adding fats to meals lacking.. Some Mac nut\EVOO, almonds or ANPB

Thanks for the input, I was thinking about adding another protein shake to a meal so I might have that with Meal 2. I could add more almonds but I have yet to get some macadamia oil, is it usually just poured over food or mixed in with drinks? I've not tried it yet. It might add some taste to the rice and chicken.

[Dan]

No probs, i add it to shakes or just pour it over my food.. measured first though :D

[Larry C]

No probs, i add it to shakes or just pour it over my food.. measured first though :D

Cool, I'll look around to see how much it is.

[gman]

mac nut is expensive, evoo is not quite so bad.

Great work so far, by the way

[Larry C]

mac nut is expensive, evoo is not quite so bad.

Great work so far, by the way

Thanks G. I'm ok with the workouts but I can be inconsistant with the eating because I can be lazy with the cooking, getting tired of cooking and cleaning up so I think i'll do it twice a week and I won't have any excuse not to put on weight and mass.

I'm not sure what evoo is, is it another oil?

[Larry C]

Arms: Friday 6th of March 2009


Biceps-

Barbell curls: 10k x 20
15k x 12
17.5k x 10
20k x 12
25k x 6

Hammer curls: 10k x 12
15k x 8


Triceps-

One arm tricep extensions: 5k x 20
10k x 10
10k x 8

Chair dips: Bodyweight x 20
10k x 12
20k x 12


Forearms-

Dumbbell wrist curls: 10k x 20
15k x 10

Reverse dumbbell wrist curls: 7k x 15
7k x 12

[gman]

Thanks G. I'm ok with the workouts but I can be inconsistant with the eating because I can be lazy with the cooking, getting tired of cooking and cleaning up so I think i'll do it twice a week and I won't have any excuse not to put on weight and mass.

I'm not sure what evoo is, is it another oil?

extra virgin olive oil

[Larry C]

extra virgin olive oil

Well I have some of that at home already. Should I just add a teaspoon to a few of the meals and shakes?

[gman]

sounds like a plan

[Larry C]

Deadly, I'll add it to the two rice meals from tomorrow anyway. At least it'll be a bit of flavour. I'll read up on proper amounts of it later when I wake up. Thanks a lot.

[Larry C]

I'm glad Kai won. A deserved victory and certainly a gracious winner. MD don't seem to know a good thing when they have them. There seemed to be a sole push being made with Vic and after the troubles Kai has been through and the rumors lately I'm happy for him, that he was able to climb the ladder he set out for himself. Inspiring stuff.

[Larry C]

Alright here's my current stats:

Neck- 15 3/4''
Around both shoulders- 48''
Chest- 38''
Waist- 29''
Arms- 12.5'' cold / 14'' flexed
Wrists- 6.5''
Thighs- 22''
Calves- 15''
Weight- 168 pounds

Pretty measly for now, I've got some heavy lifting and a lot of eating to look forward to.

[Larry C]

Chest: Monday 9th of March 2009

Bench press- 20k x 20
40k x 12
60k x 11
70k x 4
60k x 7

Incline bench press- 20k x 20
40k x 12
50k x 5
40k x 8

[Larry C]

Back + Abs: 10th of March 2009

Deadlift- 20k x 20
40k x 12
60k x 12
80k x 9
90k x 6

Chins ( palms forward ) - Bodyweight x 5, x 4, x4, x 3, x 3

1 Arm dumbbell rows- 10k x 20
15k x 12
20k x 12
25k x 8


Abs:

Hanging leg raises- bodyweight x 22, x 18, x 12

Lying leg raises- bodyweight x 30, x 30, x 30.

[Larry C]

Legs: Wednesday 11th of March 2009

Squats- 20k x 20
40k x 12
60k x 12
70k x 8

Calf raises- 20k x 25
30k x 20
40k x 20
50k x 20
50k x 20

Reverse calf raises- Bodyweight x 20, x 20, x 20.

[Larry C]

Shoulders + Traps + Abs: Thursday 12th of March 2009

Seated shoulder press- 20k x 20
30k x 12
40k x 8

Arnold press- 10k x 20
15k x 12
17.5k x 10

Barbell shrugs- 40k x 20
60k x 12
80k x 12
100k x 12
110k x 8

Upright rows- 10k x 20
15k x 12
20k x 10


Abs:

Lying leg raises- Bodyweight x 35, x 35, x 35.

[Larry C]

Arms: Friday 13th of March 2009

Bicep curls- 10k x 20
15k x 12
17.5k x 12
20k x 12
25k x 7

Hammer curls- 10k x 12
15k x 9

One arm tricep extensions- 5k x 20
10k x 12
10k x 12

Chair dips- Bodyweight x 20, x 20

Dumbbell wrist curl- 10k x 20
15k x 12

Reverse dumbbell wrist curls- 7k x 20
7k x 12.

[gman]

Lots of good work on here.

How's the diet going, are you finding it pretty easy to keep up with?

[Larry C]

I started preparing my meals twice a week and that's made it easier to keep with it, my average weight has gone up about four pounds over the last two weeks so something is definitely working.

[gman]

keep it at 1-2lbs a week or so, if it starts going up quicker, cut the calories slightly.

Good job!

[Larry C]

keep it at 1-2lbs a week or so, if it starts going up quicker, cut the calories slightly.

Good job!

Thanks for the tip man, I'll keep an eye on it. I've definitely been feeling a gain in strength with most exercises. Certain exercises such as squats can be pretty awkward though because I'm training at home with a bench, barbells and dumbbells and I have a problem with my back that flares up. If I keep making improvements I'll be happy.

I'll post up some pics either today or tomorrow when I get a chance.

[Larry C]

Sunday 15th March 2009:

Here's a few pics of how I'm looking now, they were taken today.

Upper body- front pics:

[Larry C]

Sunday 15th of March 2009

Upper body- back pics:

[Larry C]

Sunday 15th of March 2009

Legs pics:

[Larry C]

Camera on my phone is pretty crappy sometimes, I'll take pics in a month with my digital camera to see if there is much progression.

Ps- I know I'm a bit hairy but I won't be shaving/ waxing until I have something to show for it. Anyone have any tips for getting rid of the spots on my back and chest?

[gman]

you are lean, not skinny-fat, so you should be able to add mass just by eating and lifting. You don't have any fat to lose first.

[Larry C]

That's good to know. I can get pretty restless sometimes, after training martial arts for years and not being able to train now I can want to do more exercise so I suppose I'll have to learn to relax.

[Larry C]

Chest: Monday 16th of March 2009

Bench press- 20k x 20
40k x 12
60k x 12
70k x 5
60k x 7

Incline bench press- 20k x 20
40k x 12
50k x 9
40k x 12

[Larry C]

My back was acting up yesterday so left the workout. Got my legs workout in today though.

[Larry C]

Legs: Wednesday 18th of March 2009

Squats- 20k x 20
40k x 12
60k x 12
70k x 8

Standing calf raises- 20k x 30
30k x 20
40k x 20
50k x 20
50k x 20

Toe raises- bodyweight x 20, x 20, x20.

[gman]

that was a good workout. at first glance didn't seem like enough, but you did 12 sets!

[Larry C]

I've got a leg curl attachment on my bench I'm just trying to get used to the squats. I might get a frame for squats because the way it is now I have to bend down after each set and carefully rack the bar on the bench. Calves training can be awkward as I'm only working with doing calf raises on stairs with weights in a bag. I might start bringing a dumbbell over to the stairs and do one legged raises. Here's the pics of the current ingredients of my legs workout. The bag is starting to weaken since I put in the extra 10k over last few weeks.

[GirlyMuscle]

I use this all the time.

http://www.worldwidemetric.com/Measurements.html

Not suggesting Larry use it but the rest of us could.

[gman]

could you get a sturdy backpack and put weight in it instead to do the calf raises?

[Larry C]

I use this all the time.

http://www.worldwidemetric.com/Measurements.html

Not suggesting Larry use it but the rest of us could.

Thanks for that GM. I was about to start converting to pounds seeing as that's how I would normally measure things. I've got shoulders and traps today so I'll try that link later and use it from now on.

[Larry C]

could you get a sturdy backpack and put weight in it instead to do the calf raises?

I've been looking around at backpacks and rucksacks. Just trying to find one that could hold 132 pounds+ and still be affordable. I might try the 1-legged calf raises with dumbbells next week and see how that feels.

[gman]

2.2lbs/kg. I have that one memorized.

[Larry C]

Shoulder + Traps: Thursday 19th of March 2009

Alright I used that calculator so here's my workout with weights in pounds. It'll be like this from now on.

Seated barbell shoulder press- 44 x 20, 66 x 12, 88 x 8

Arnold press- 22 x 20, 33 x 12, 38.5 x 11

Shrugs- 88 x 20, 132 x 12, 176 x 12, 220 x 12, 264.5 x 4

Upright rows- 22 x 20, 44 x 12, 55 x 8

[Larry C]

Arms: Friday 20th of March 2009

Bicep curls- 22 x 20, 33 x 12, 38.5 x 12, 44 x 12, 55 x 9

Hammer curls- 22 x 12, 33 x 9

1 arm tricep extensions- 11 x 20, 22 x 12, 33 x 7

Chair dips- bodyweight x 20, x 20

Dumbbell wrist curls- 22 x 20, 33 x 12

Reverse dumbbell wrist curls- 16.5 x 20, 22 x 12.

[Larry C]

For anyone who is wondering I've changed my user name to Sepultura87. You can still call me Larry though if you want.

[gman]

it's funny the plates must be in kg, so when you convert, they come out to funny weight amounts in lbs.

Ours are the opposite: 5, 10, 25, 45. Never understood why they didn't make 50's instead of 45's. It makes absolutely no sense

[Larry C]

it's funny the plates must be in kg, so when you convert, they come out to funny weight amounts in lbs.

Ours are the opposite: 5, 10, 25, 45. Never understood why they didn't make 50's instead of 45's. It makes absolutely no sense

Yeh my plates are in kilos- 2.5k, 5k and 10k. I buy more as I can lift heavier. When converting to pounds there is usually a decimal amount after the numbers but I won't bother typing them unless they're close to .25, .5 or .75.

[gman]

so you were born in '87? My oldest son was born 12/28/87.

Damn I feel old.

[Larry C]

so you were born in '87? My oldest son was born 12/28/87.

Damn I feel old.

Yeh i was born 2 months and a couple of days before him. Hopefully this means I'll be able to do some good growing.

[Larry C]

Chest: Monday 23rd of March 2009

Bench press- 44 x 20, 88 x 12, 132.28 x 12, 154 x 6, 132 x 8

Incline bench press- 44 x 20, 88 x 12, 110 x 12, 110 x 10.

[Larry C]

I've got my hospital appointment in 2 weeks to see what's wrong with my back so I'm going to leave my back workouts until after. I've had problems with it since I was 15/16 so I want to sort this out for good. Legs tomorrow, I'll post the details after.

[Larry C]

Legs: Wednesday 25th of March 2009

Squats- 44 x 20, 88 x 12, 132.28 x 12, 154 x 9, 176.37 x 2

Calf warmup bodyweight x 30

1 legged dumbbell calf raises- 27.5 x 20, 27.5 x 20, 44 x 12, 44 x 10.

[Larry C]

Shoulders + Traps: Thursday 26th of March 2009

Seated shoulder Press- 44 x 20, 66 x 12, 88 x 8

Arnold press- 22 x 20, 33 x 12, 38.5 x 12, 44 x 8

Shrugs- 88 x 20, 132.28 x 12, 176.3 x 12, 220.4 x 12, 264.55 x 5

Upright rows- 22 x 20, 44 x 12, 55.11 x 12.

[Gerb]

^^ nice session. I like that routine for shoulders/traps.

[Larry C]

^^ nice session. I like that routine for shoulders/traps.

Thanks Steve. I'm just getting into lifting properly so I'm doing mostly basic movements. I'll probably start doing exercises for the rear and middle delts in about 2 months to mix things up.

[Mr X]

For anyone who is wondering I've changed my user name to Sepultura87. You can still call me Larry though if you want.

LARRY is a good name it has a nice ring to it..sorry to interrupt your thread carry on.

[Larry C]

LARRY is a good name it has a nice ring to it..sorry to interrupt your thread carry on.

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[Gerb]

Thanks Steve. I'm just getting into lifting properly so I'm doing mostly basic movements. I'll probably start doing exercises for the rear and middle delts in about 2 months to mix things up.

That is good. I think it is easy to get caught up with adding more exericses or mixing it up too much, as long as you are continuing to get stronger, I would not change a thing. If progress stalls, then look to mix it up. That is just my opinion. I know many times I have actually stalled my progress simply by mixing it up too much. You are on a good program, the basics are where it is at. Also, on rear delts, I like to just add them in on back day, they are a pulling muscle and you pull on back day so for me it makes sense, however, I say that but sometimes I do them on shoudler day. Just don't forget about them. Frt Press/Arnolds/Uprights are going to hit the Frt and Middle pretty good.

[Larry C]

Arms: Friday 27th of March 2009

Bicep curls- 22 x 20, 33 x 12, 38.5 x 12, 44 x 12, 55 x 10

Hammer curls- 22 x 12, 33 x 10

1 arm tricep extensions- 11 x 20, 22 x 12, 33 x 9

Chair dips- bodyweight x 20, x 20, x 20

Dumbbell wrist curls- 22 x 20, 33 x 12

Reverse wrist curls- 16.5 x 20, 22 x 12.

[Larry C]

I've started trimming down the hair on my stomach and chest so I'll post up some pics next weekend to see if there's much definition.

[gman]

Good arm day

[Larry C]

I started getting twinges in my elbows after doing weighted dips and the tricep extensions. In your opinion do you think this could be because I'm new to lifting and my tendons need to get accustomed to the stress or should I change to different exercises in case of injury?

[Larry C]

Chest: Monday 30th of March 2009

Bench press- 55 x 20, 88 x 12, 132 x 12, 154 x 6, 132 x 12

Incline bench press- 44 x 20, 88 x 12, 110 x 12, 110 x 11.

[Larry C]

Legs: Wednesday 1st of April 2009

Squats- 44 x 20, 88 x 12, 132 x 12, 154 x 12, 176 x 5

1 legged dumbbell calf raises- 33 x 20, 44 x 12, 44 x 12

Toe raises- bodyweight x 30, x 30, x 30.

[gman]

Good work Larry!

Are your elbows feeling ok, or still twinging a little?

I think it's the ligaments and tendons needing to be strengthened.

[Larry C]

It seemed to last for a day the last few times I trained arms so I'll train them tomorrow and see how they feel after.

[gman]

warm up a lot with light work, it might help

[Larry C]

Cheers man I'll give it a go.

[Larry C]

Arms: Thursday 2nd of April 2009

Bicep curls- 22 x 20, 33 x 12, 38.5 x 12, 44 x 12, 55 x 9

Hammer curls- 22 x 12, 33 x 9

1 arm tricep extensions- 11 x 20, 22 x 12, 33 x 8

Chair dips- Bodyweight x 20, x 20, x 20

Dumbbell wrist curls- 22 x 20, 33 x 12

Reverse wrist curls- 16.5 x 20, 22 x 12.

[Larry C]

Elbows weren't as sore after the tricep extensions today but I left it at body weight for the dips just in case.

[Larry C]

Felt like someone beat my calves with a bat today so hopefully they're going to start growing. Think I'll have to buy some more plates whenever I get some money because I've gone as heavy as possible with everything I got so far when training traps and feel I could still go heavier. I'll post the workout later today.

[GirlyMuscle]

Are we talking pounds or kgs in here? I gotta get used to this metric thing. Damn the USA for not sticking to their guns and switching like we said we would by 1980.

[Larry C]

Are we talking pounds or kgs in here? I gotta get used to this metric thing. Damn the USA for not sticking to their guns and switching like we said we would by 1980.

I've changed to pounds so everyone can understand including me. It was only kilos when I put a 'k' after the weight amount. I go by pounds but my weights are all in kilos.

[Larry C]

My little arms can't curl 55 kgs :D

[GirlyMuscle]

OK...cool. Thanks, Larry.

So question...why are you doing sets with 20 reps?

[Larry C]

OK...cool. Thanks, Larry.

So question...why are you doing sets with 20 reps?
I'm not doing cardio until I get my back checked so I warm up the muscle I'm working on with a light weight. I usually do a couple of rotations at different angles before lifting anything.

[GirlyMuscle]

K..just curious. I was too lazy to read the whole 4 page thread.:o

[Larry C]

No worries. Got my appointment next Monday so I'll see if I can be helped. Had problems with it since I was 15. Only cardio I do is either cycling, swimming or skipping but I've been wrecked for the past year.

[Larry C]

Shoulders + Traps: Friday 3rd of April 2009

Seated shoulder press- 44 x 20, 66 x 12, 88 x 9

Arnold press- 22 x 20, 33 x 12, 38.5 x 12, 44 x 9

Shrugs- 132 x 20, 176 x 12, 220 12, 264.5 x 6

Upright rows- 22 x 20, 44 x 12, 55 x 12.

[Larry C]

Alright so I trimmed down the hairy chest sweater and took some pics today. If anyone has tips to get rid of the acne on my back please give your opinion. Here's what I look like now:

[Larry C]

My resting weight is now 175 pounds but it can fluctuate.

[Larry C]

I haven't trained back or abs for a couple of weeks now because of pains in my lower back. Got a hospital appointment Monday to see what's wrong. Hopefully I'll be shown how to fix it 'cause I want to start lifting to put some size on my back. Also want to see more definition in the abs, bring out the serratus and intercostals. I can just about see a glimpse of them in the 3rd pic above but I'd like to clearly see those lines running down. => I know I should be on a bulk to put the size on but I suppose I could still train them.

[Curt James]

Are we talking pounds or kgs in here? I gotta get used to this metric thing. Damn the USA for not sticking to their guns and switching like we said we would by 1980.

Hmmm. How does that work again?

2.2 kg per pound, right?

So ten pounds = 10 x 2 (20 kg) plus the first number added on (2 kg) = 22 kg?

I've got that backwards, don't I? :mad:

Math, I'm telling you, you can just go straight to hell.

[Curt James]

Great arms and good abs, Larry. You're going to stack up well with added size. People can add size, but they can't change shape as easily. Some argue that you can't change muscle shape at all. Your biceps are peaked and you've got triceps there already. Added weight will only improve an already good appearance.

Bacne. Pain in the neck (okay, back). Do you have a dermatologist in the neighborhood or can you get a note from your family doctor for a consult to one? Don't know how that works in your neck of the woods, but a course of tetracycline might be all you need.

I had cystic acne (bacne on steroids) which required a dose of Accutane. The mother of all acne medicine!

[Larry C]

I went to my GP and she gave me a prescription for a product called Duac. It seemed to help with the problem on my chest but as you can see my back is still a mess with acne. I might visit her again next week and see if she has another solution.

[Larry C]

Hmmm. How does that work again?

2.2 kg per pound, right?

So ten pounds = 10 x 2 (20 kg) plus the first number added on (2 kg) = 22 kg?

I've got that backwards, don't I? :mad:

Math, I'm telling you, you can just go straight to hell.
Yeh It's the other way around, 10 kg is equal to 22 lbs. Get's pretty confusing when the weights go up so I just keep it lbs now.

[Larry C]

Went to a back specialist in a hospital today. I've been told to give lifting weights and exercise a break for 3 months to let my back heal. They think it's a muscular problem but I'll be getting an X-Ray tomorrow and having another appointment next week to make sure. Apparrently I'll be getting anasthetic injections in my back next month to help it relax and to promote recovery.

Back to being skinny for a while but I guess it'll be worth it in the long run.

[Larry C]

Got my X-ray today and was given pain killers that work on the nervous system, I think I'll leave these because I don't the pain to be relieved and be drowsy when I'm trying to do stuff for college, I want it to be cured. I'll have another appointment soon to see what the story is now that they have the x-ray.

If I have to give up weights for a while I might still do wrist curls for my forearms so I can still work out a bit.

[Mr X]

Larry that sucks ass. hope its nothing too serious.

Larry never forget that we love ya cuz of whats in the inside not how you look you magnificent Irish bastard. also Apostle wont say it but he loves ya too.

[Larry C]

Larry that sucks ass. hope its nothing too serious.

Larry never forget that we love ya cuz of whats in the inside not how you look you magnificent Irish bastard. also Apostle wont say it but he loves ya too.
Cheers man. It hurts to go heavy with basic movements like Squats, deadlifts and benches anyway so hopefully if this is the solution and I return to lifting I'll be able to progress faster and pack on some size.

For now I'll just work the forearms with weights, walk for cardio and eat less.

This has been pissing me off for so long that 3 months off stressful exercise is really just a walk in the park.

[Mr X]

I really admire you guys that are so focused on getting in shape but always thinking of how much you eat calorie wise

For me Ive always been a big guy and since i started lifting Ive gotten in better shape but my goal has never been to drop weight and the only time Ive ever done cardio is when i was rehabbing a severe break i had in my left knee in the Tibea platea.

[Mr X]

Apostle is gonna be crushed when he learns you may be injured..he may never emotionally recover

[Larry C]

I really admire you guys that are so focused on getting in shape but always thinking of how much you eat calorie wise

For me Ive always been a big guy and since i started lifting Ive gotten in better shape but my goal has never been to drop weight and the only time Ive ever done cardio is when i was rehabbing a severe break i had in my left knee in the Tibea platea.
In the past few months I've just increased what I eat. Since I'm low on funds and in college it's pretty basic. 3 shakes a day, oatmeal twice a day, rice and chicken twice a day, a dinner and then some eggs before bed. But now that I can't do weights for a while I'll just lower my intake so I don't get fat, I might keep in one or two shakes though.

[Larry C]

Apostle is gonna be crushed when he learns you may be injured..he may never emotionally recover
I've always been injured and it never bothered him.

[Mr X]

In the past few months I've just increased what I eat. Since I'm low on funds and in college it's pretty basic. 3 shakes a day, oatmeal twice a day, rice and chicken twice a day, a dinner and then some eggs before bed. But now that I can't do weights for a while I'll just lower my intake so I don't get fat, I might keep in one or two shakes though.

yeh i get ya, that sounds like a plan, try to maintain the weight you're at now I mean if it ends up being a few months that's not the end of the world. when you start lifting again you will get back in the groove again in no time.

[Mr X]

I've always been injured and it never bothered him.

don't believe him, hes got a soft spot for ya. usually when he meets someone new he just hates and ignores them , but he took the time to converse and harass you that's how he shows love. he will post here next time he is on believe it.

[Larry C]

I'll be seeing Branch at a show over here in 2 weeks so that should give me some incentive to heal up and start growing. In the meantime I'll continue posting in the art thread and bsing in the other threads.

[Mr X]

ok Larry im over another thread now trying to get TightBooty to let me have my way with her. he he

[Mr X]

ok Larry im over another thread now trying to get TightBooty to let me have my way with her. he he

dam cougar wont give it up.

[Larry C]

Well it is spring time. Mating season for the cougars :boobies: :D

[APOSTLE]

I've always been injured and it never bothered him.


It did bother me you bastard, I just kept it all inside. Your back may be injured but I am a broken man Larry.

I don't know what I am going to do know, fuck.

[APOSTLE]

Larry, you inconsiderate bastard. You can't even respond to my pain?


Bastard, that is what you are, a bastard!

[Larry C]

Larry, you inconsiderate bastard. You can't even respond to my pain?


Bastard, that is what you are, a bastard!
I have returned to qualm your pain. I apologise for my inconsiderate act of injuring my back.

[APOSTLE]

I have returned to qualm your pain. I apologise for my inconsiderate act of injuring my back.


Why does it always have to be about you Larry? Damnit man, I have feelings too.

[Mr X]

I had to beg LARRY to ask me to be his friend on his profile , has he even asked to be your freind Apostle ?...after all we have done for him sheeze.

[Larry C]

Just sit back on the couch and tell me your problems :spy:

[APOSTLE]

I had to beg LARRY to ask me to be his friend on his profile , has he even asked to be your freind Apostle ?...after all we have done for him sheeze.


No Mr X, he hasn't asked me to be his friend. I see where I stand, and it makes me sad. :(

I am going to go lay in bed now and weep.

Fuck you Larry, you bastard.

[Larry C]

I had to beg LARRY to ask me to be his friend on his profile , has he even asked to be your freind Apostle ?...after all we have done for him sheeze.
You had to bring that up didn't you. I can't be the bitch for everyone.

[APOSTLE]

You had to bring that up didn't you. I can't be the bitch for everyone.


Except Mr X, you can be a bitch for him but not for me?


BASTARD!!!

[Mr X]

You had to bring that up didn't you. I can't be the bitch for everyone.

you dont wanna get on Apostles bad side LARRY ...bad things will happen.

[Larry C]

Except Mr X, you can be a bitch for him but not for me?


BASTARD!!!
Fine then. I'll relent.

[APOSTLE]

you dont wanna get on Apostles bad side LARRY ...bad things will happen.


He already has Mr X, he already has. :mad:

[Mr X]

wait wait

[Larry C]

Now is that better?

[APOSTLE]

wait wait


Guess who just received a sympathy friend request from Larry Mr X?


I don't think he really wants to be my friend. I am going to have to think about it for a while. Do I really want a selfish friend like Larry.

[Larry C]

Guess who just received a sympathy friend request from Larry Mr X?


I don't think he really wants to be my friend. I am going to have to think about it for a while. Do I really want a selfish friend like Larry.
Who the hell wants that?

[APOSTLE]

Who the hell wants that?


I don't know Larry, maybe you should tell me who.

[Mr X]

yeh bro thats a tough one , i was gonna reject LARRYS request but im not sure he can handle that kinda rejection so i finally accepted him because he's Irish and i like Irish people.

[Larry C]

Well Mr. X is the only other person I've requested. Your in an elite group.

[APOSTLE]

You have 6 friends before me Larry. I am ok with Mr X being one because he is such a great guy, but Curt James ahead of me. Curt fucking James!

No Larry, I don't think I can accept. It would feel like an after thought. I deserve better than that.

Denied Larry, you are denied.

[Mr X]

he he poor LARRY

[Larry C]

You have 6 friends before me Larry. I am ok with Mr X being one because he is such a great guy, but Curt James ahead of me. Curt fucking James!

No Larry, I don't think I can accept. It would feel like an after thought. I deserve better than that.

Denied Larry, you are denied.
Everyone else requested me. I am the innocent one in this debacle.

[APOSTLE]

he he poor LARRY


He brought this upon himself. I feel no pity for Larry, none.

[Mr X]

LARRY the only solution is to delete the other friends then ask Apostle again very nicely.

[APOSTLE]

Everyone else requested me. I am the innocent one in this debacle.


I am having a hard time believing that Larry. I think you got caught red handed and now you are trying to blame others.


I am leaving now Larry, you take that time to think about the hurt you have caused me. It will add to my anger and my hate, so in that sense it will make me better, stronger.

But part of that increased hate and anger will be focused at you Larry. A large part. Get ready, it is about to get rough.

[APOSTLE]

LARRY the only solution is to delete the other friends then ask Apostle again very nicely.


No that is ok Mr X, but I do appreciate that. You are a good man and a great friend.

Unlike Larry.

[Mr X]

LARRY does not listen and now there is going to be consequences.

[Larry C]

Your negativity has soiled my once pristine journal Apostle.

[Mr X]

Apostle right back at ya buddy.

[Larry C]

This is like the spam whores thread all over again.

[Larry C]

Ah memories :rolleyes:

[Mr X]

LARRY I gotta bail. i still cant believe you dissed Apostle like this , but whats done is done..we have to move forward.

[Larry C]

With some therapy and valium he'll get over it.

[APOSTLE]

With some therapy and valium he'll get over it.


That's right Larry, trivialize it.

You are dead in my eyes Larry, dead.

[APOSTLE]

I rejected your pathetic friend request LARRY.

I hate you.

[Larry C]

I rejected your pathetic friend request LARRY.

I hate you.
Yeh, yeh I know. It makes my life worth living.

[Mr X]

LARRY I tried to help you, but after your dissing of my brother Apostle I've come to realize that there are some people that you just cant help.

[Larry C]

His tyranny and fury are just too powerful.

[APOSTLE]

Hi Mr X, great to see you today. Hope all is well Mr X.

[Mr X]

ahh my brother Apostle...what up man

[Larry C]

Huh, what? I am not reading your posts Apostle, just skimming over them.

[APOSTLE]

ahh my brother Apostle...what up man


Just enjoying RXMuscle and the friends I have here. Ignoring the cunts like, well you know who.

Really great to see you here though Mr X, you are a great guy.

[Larry C]

Huh, what? I am not reading your posts Apostle, just skimming over them.

[Mr X]

Apostle much appreciated brother, its good to have friends.

[APOSTLE]

Apostle much appreciated brother, its good to have friends.


Good to have good friends, and you are welcome my friend. My good friend.

[Mr X]

I feel that we should hug.

[APOSTLE]

I feel that we should hug.


How about this instead :beerbang:

[Mr X]

:drunk: sweet

[Larry C]

You know there is already a thread allocated for this behaviour. It's called 'Members' members for the ladies'. You could post pics for each other and give criticisms and compliments.

[APOSTLE]

Remember last time we hugged, the whole shirts off thing got kind of freaky.

[Mr X]

Remember last time we hugged, the whole shirts off thing got kind of freaky.

yeh people talked but whatever.

[APOSTLE]

yeh people talked but whatever.


OK, so let's hug. Same rules as last time. Shirts off, photos by a professional, beers after?

[Mr X]

OK, so let's hug. Same rules as last time. Shirts off, photos by a professional, beers after?

thats cool but lets add a few beers before aswell.

[APOSTLE]

thats cool but lets add a few beers before aswell.


Deal. Hey, you know who I miss? Sepultura87, that was a cool guy. Wonder what happened to him?

[Larry C]

He is now deemed a recluse.

[Mr X]

He vanished under mysterious circumstances..there was a vote involved , he was a top bloke though.

[APOSTLE]

He vanished under mysterious circumstances..there was a vote involved , he was a top bloke though.


WAS, yes was a top bloke. Now we are stuck with this cunt LARRY. Who fucking names their kid LARRY? I will tell you who, people who hate kids, that is who.

[buster12]

apostle and MRx are hilarious!

[Larry C]

Jesus a friggin threesome in my own training journal. I feel violated and let down by humanity.

[Mr X]

One thing I clearly remember about Sepultura87 is that he had a good attitude and was appreciative of people trying make him feel welcome here.

[APOSTLE]

apostle and MRx are hilarious!



Hey, look Mr X, it is one of our other friends buster12. Hey buster, what's up buddy??

[APOSTLE]

One thing I clearly remember about Sepultura87 is that he had a good attitude and was appreciative of people trying make him feel welcome here.


Yes he was. This cunt LARRY should take some lessons from him.

[Mr X]

apostle and MRx are hilarious!

its Mr X to you.

[buster12]

Hey, look Mr X, it is one of our other friends buster12. Hey buster, what's up buddy??
nothing much. Just thought it would be fun to hijack this training journal with you guys. Whats up with you?

[buster12]

its Mr X to you.
O shit! A thousand apologies my good sir....:D

[Larry C]

He gets a topless hug now right?

[Mr X]

O shit! A thousand apologies my good sir....:D

Thats cool, I can see you have a good attitude unlike certain people.

[APOSTLE]

nothing much. Just thought it would be fun to hijack this training journal with you guys. Whats up with you?


Nothing much, just talking to my buddies here like you and Mr X. Have to work in a bit.



O shit! A thousand apologies my good sir....:D

Very polite, that is how you do it when you hurt or offend a friend. A sincere apology goes a long way.

[buster12]

Thats cool, I can see you have a good attitude unlike certain people.
how are things outside the one-word play thread???:D

[APOSTLE]

He gets a topless hug now right?



Fuck off cunt, no one is talking to you. Stay out of our conversation. :mad:

[buster12]

Nothing much, just talking to my buddies here like you and Mr X. Have to work in a bit.




Very polite, that is how you do it when you hurt or offend a friend. A sincere apology goes a long way.
Apologies are much easier than argueing. Now lets fuck!:D;)

[Mr X]

how are things outside the one-word play thread???:D

I prefer one word answers but for a real Friend like Apostle sometimes i venture outside.

[Larry C]

Very polite, that is how you do it when you hurt or offend a friend. A sincere apology goes a long way.
You say this after I gave you a chance of friendship. Scum, subhuman scum!

[APOSTLE]

Apologies are much easier than argueing. Now lets fuck!:D;)


No, it would hurt my friend SoxFan11 if we did that. And I don't hurt my friends, unlike some people.

[APOSTLE]

I prefer one word answers but for a real Friend like Apostle sometimes i venture outside.


I love you Mr X, you are the best!! :bowdown:

[Larry C]

I prefer one word answers but for a real Friend like Apostle sometimes i venture outside.
That's called trespassing and loitering.

[APOSTLE]

You say this after I gave you a chance of friendship. Scum, subhuman scum!


After you gave me a chance? After all I did for you this is how you repay me?

You are dead, fucking dead, dead, dead in my eyes. I hate you and I hope you die soon, a horrible death.

On the day of your death I will laugh.

[Mr X]

I love you Mr X, you are the best!! :bowdown:

right back atcha buddy.

[Larry C]

I'll come back whenever the swordfight has died down.

[buster12]

No, it would hurt my friend SoxFan11 if we did that. And I don't hurt my friends, unlike some people.
Soxfan is my freind! not yours!:mad: He's mine! ..... If I see you talking to him again, im going to slit your throat.... ( deep breath)..... Now , where were we? Oh yeah, fuck off larry!

[APOSTLE]

That's called trespassing and loitering.


STFU, he wasn't talking to you.

[Mr X]

some people dont learn.

[APOSTLE]

You know what Mr X and buster12, let's get the fuck out of here. We don't want to associate with an ungrateful cocksucker like LARRY. Let's go hang out without him around and watch his pathetic journal dry up and die.

[Mr X]

Its really for his own good.

[buster12]

agreed! We will reconvine when the time is right! Lets go A-team!

[APOSTLE]

Its really for his own good.


It is. OK, no more posts here from me. That is 50% of the traffic that his "training" journal gets. Haha!!!

[Mr X]

Goodbye Larry ...

[buster12]

Autobots.....rollout!

[Larry C]

Now that's better.

[APOSTLE]

Wow, pretty dead in here. Kind of like LARRY is in my eyes.

[Mr X]

shhhhhhhhhh dont wake LARRY up, he might think someone is actually reading his journal

[Larry C]

It's called a training journal and I've explained how I can't train for 3 months. What else are you expecting me to type about in here?

[APOSTLE]

It's called a training journal and I've explained how I can't train for 3 months. What else are you expecting me to type about in here?


Maybe an apology to Mr X and myself for being so rude. :mad:

[Larry C]

I will never relinquish!

[Mr X]

Just to let everybody know Larry had about 100 of mine and Apostles posts in here deleted because he deemed them off topic..

[Mike Hunt]

Just to let everybody know Larry had about 100 of mine and Apostles posts in here deleted because he deemed them off topic..
Thats not very nice.You dont mess with Mr T.lol

[Mr X]

Thats not very nice.You dont mess with Mr T.lol

unlike me and my bro Apostle LARRY isnt a very nice guy.

[Curt James]

I've changed to pounds so everyone can understand including me. It was only kilos when I put a 'k' after the weight amount. I go by pounds but my weights are all in kilos.

I have a friend on BodySpace who would list all his Olympic lifts in kilograms but his other movements in pounds.

Really had to pay attention in his journal and, yeah, do a tiny bit of math. :)

For the non-kilo types, it's not that difficult. I weigh just a bit over 80 Kg.

Each kilo is about 2.2 lbs., so I'd take my weight - 80 Kg - multiply by 2 for 160 and then add 16 to the end of that for 176 lbs. converted from Kg to Lbs.

(Actually, 181 lbs. But that math was easier for my unsolicited tutorial. :p)

What's up, Larry?

[Curt James]

My little arms can't curl 55 kgs :D

55 Kg x 2 is 110 + 11 is 121 lbs.

I could cheat it for enough reps to stretch or even tear an already sore tendon, but I'll leave that weight for the bigger boys. lol

[Larry C]

I have a friend on BodySpace who would list all his Olympic lifts in kilograms but his other movements in pounds.

Really had to pay attention in his journal and, yeah, do a tiny bit of math. :)

For the non-kilo types, it's not that difficult. I weigh just a bit over 80 Kg.

Each kilo is about 2.2 lbs., so I'd take my weight - 80 Kg - multiply by 2 for 160 and then add 16 to the end of that for 176 lbs. converted from Kg to Lbs.

(Actually, 181 lbs. But that math was easier for my unsolicited tutorial. :p)

What's up, Larry?

Not much Curt. Took this past week off from training to concentrate on getting work done for school, been pretty drowsy with the painkillers which didn't really help.

Training-wise I think I'll train my forearms with dumbbells and calves with bodyweight twice a week for the next 3 months while I'm recovering. Training all other body parts seems to put a strain on my back.

[Curt James]

pains in my lower back. Got a hospital appointment Monday to see what's wrong.

Is that this Monday approaching?

I asked my chiropractor on the last visit about having X-Rays or MRI, whatever they call it, to see what's up with my lower back.

Wishing you a good result, bro.

[Larry C]

Is that this Monday approaching?

I asked my chiropractor on the last visit about having X-Rays or MRI, whatever they call it, to see what's up with my lower back.

Wishing you a good result, bro.
It was this past Monday. The consultant thinks it could be purely a muscular problem so I'm to stop weight lifting and strenuos exercise for 3 months and I might be getting injections in a month to allow the muscles to relax and heal. It's been hurting me for 6 years now, pain is around the base of the spinal erectors on the right side and can spread across to the left side.

[Curt James]

Not much Curt. Took this past week off from training to concentrate on getting work done for school, been pretty drowsy with the painkillers which didn't really help.

Training-wise I think I'll train my forearms with dumbbells and calves with bodyweight twice a week for the next 3 months while I'm recovering. Training all other body parts seems to put a strain on my back.

School is most important right now anyway, right?

Check out Steve G's training journal if you haven't already.

He injured his back pretty badly apparently. Might have some tips for you by way of training around your injury.

Might want to stop the painkillers if they're not helping. I remember you saying they only mask the pain anyway.

What did they give you? I have had Darvocet and Vicodin (probably misspelled those names) in the past.

Now, I'm about masking pain. As I recall, I loved them both! lol :)

Not on anything right now, though.

There's another lifter on BodySpace who was in a car wreck. He had a journal called "the pump and puff show" because he was limited to high reps with very light weights - his back was so trashed.

He was dedicated, though, and did make improvements.

Train what you can and pay attention to pain. It's a message, as I'm sure you know.
:beerbang:

[Larry C]

It's been nagging at me for so long I might just go with the guys advice and not train. 3 months is really a short time if it means I'll be strong and healthy afterwards.

The painkillers are called Lioresal, I'm not taking them anymore because of the tiredness. I think I should have another appointment soon because I got an X-ray the day after the appointment. I'll see what their opinion is then.

[Curt James]

The consultant thinks it could be purely a muscular problem
(snip)
I might be getting injections
(snip)
It's been hurting me for 6 years now

That sucks.

There was a relative by marriage who they thought he was having heart attacks - severe chest pains, but it turned out it was muscle spasms.

He was this big guy, a farmer. Never thought that was possible until then.

You don't have anyone else available for an additional consult? I've had some doctors who seemingly didn't know anything. :(

Six years!

That's bullshit.

And they're prescribing rest and an eventual injection. I'd want to know the root cause. Of course you do as well. :mad:

[Larry C]

That sucks.

There was a relative by marriage who they thought he was having heart attacks - severe chest pains, but it turned out it was muscle spasms.

He was this big guy, a farmer. Never thought that was possible until then.

You don't have anyone else available for an additional consult? I've had some doctors who seemingly didn't know anything. :(

Six years!

That's bullshit.

And they're prescribing rest and an eventual injection. I'd want to know the root cause. Of course you do as well. :mad:

I've seen quite a few different people about the problem. 3 physiotherapists, 2 chiropractors, a masseuse and a chinese healer. I've tried various other things like swimming and bikram yoga but they only have a short-term effect.

I trained martial arts when I was younger and had aspirations of becoming a stuntman so I was always jumping from heights or practising gymnastics moves, none of these are good for a healthy back.

[Curt James]

I got an X-ray the day after the appointment. I'll see what their opinion is then.

Naturally, most would want a clear X-ray showing no malfunction but I'd almost want them to see something!

X-ray tech: "Oh! THERE's the problem!"

Right? That way maybe they'd be able to "fix what's broke."

Damn, I'd be frustrated.

[Curt James]

I've seen quite a few different people about the problem. 3 physiotherapists, 2 chiropractors, a masseuse and a chinese healer. I've tried various other things like swimming and bikram yoga but they only have a short-term effect.

I trained martial arts when I was younger and had aspirations of becoming a stuntman so I was always jumping from heights

There's a book titled "Romo," I believe, about this one Pro NFL'er. He was all about Chinese healers and acupuncture, etc. A lot of it seems really effective.

That "jumping from heights" action sounds like it could easily have pinched a nerve or otherwise injured your spine. :(

[Larry C]

I've been thinking it could be a nerve problem and if nothing comes up on the x-ray I'll ask them what they think and might ask for a cat scan.

[Curt James]

I've been thinking it could be a nerve problem and if nothing comes up on the x-ray I'll ask them what they think and might ask for a cat scan.

I wonder what they could do for something like that? SIX YEARS! I still can't get over that. You have a great attitude for having dealt with that crap for such a long time.

How is the school work coming along?

[Larry C]

I wonder what they could do for something like that? SIX YEARS! I still can't get over that. You have a great attitude for having dealt with that crap for such a long time.

How is the school work coming along?
There were times when I thought it was completely healed and then it would start up again so I have been pissed about it in the past. I'm just hoping this is the solution.

With the art stuff I've been trying to practise using watercolours. Figure I might do a few ink and paint lanscapes. I've also been working out my last sculpture, it has to be based on a bodypart and made out of cardboard so it won't take too long to finish when I've planned it out.

[Curt James]

There were times when I thought it was completely healed and then it would start up again so I have been pissed about it in the past. I'm just hoping this is the solution.

With the art stuff I've been trying to practise using watercolours. Figure I might do a few ink and paint lanscapes. I've also been working out my last sculpture, it has to be based on a bodypart and made out of cardboard so it won't take too long to finish when I've planned it out.

Was it a clay head that you posted to the art thread? That was fantastic! I've seen some gorgeous watercolors. Not one of my strong points. I love cartooning and drawing with pencil. Did a lot of oil painting and acrylics in college. I earned a BA in art first and then years later went back for my teaching certificate.

Well, I hope the three months off is the solution. You can still do light cardio in the form of walking, right? There's actually a Walk or Walking magazine. lol

I laugh, but it really has some interesting articles.

(Googles)

http://www.walk-magazine.com/

:beerbang:

[Larry C]

Yeh the clay head was mine and so was the cardboard piece in the post below it. The new one will be made in a similar way but probably without the layering, I'll put up a pic when it's done.

I walk every day for a couple of hours now and bring art stuff with me, might as well multitask.

[Larry C]

Alright so I'm gonna train forearms exclusively for the next three months every Monday and Thursday.

Here's the details of my first day:

Forearms: Monday 13th of April 2009


DB wrist curls- 22 x 20, 33 x 12, 33 x 8

Reverse DB wrist curls- 16.5 x 20, 22 x 12, 22 x 10

[Larry C]

I'm now eating less than I was when I had the meal plan but whatever I want. I am however still drinking a shake after the workout which is: 2 scoops of Gaspari Myofusion, 30g of oats and a tablespoon of peanut butter.

[Mr X]

Its pretty dead in here LARRY.

[Larry C]

Its pretty dead in here LARRY.
My back has been really bad recently so I can't even be bothered to train my forearms. It's just hurting to do anything these days except walk so now I just walk to college, do art work, walk back home, do some more art work and sleep.

Next week will be my last week in college, don't know what I'll be able to do then.

I'll be getting those back injections three times a day from the 11th of May.

[Mr X]

My back has been really bad recently so I can't even be bothered to train my forearms. It's just hurting to do anything these days except walk so now I just walk to college, do art work, walk back home, do some more art work and sleep.

Next week will be my last week in college, don't know what I'll be able to do then.

I'll be getting those back injections three times a day from the 11th of May.

LARRY you sound a bit depressed dude.you're in a shitty situation just get through it as best you can and come back even stronger than before.

[Larry C]

Not really depressed just hate having to be lazy all the time. Suppose I'll just keep myself busy with practising art and maybe try learning guitar.

[APOSTLE]

You can always masturbate, it works for me.

[Larry C]

I'll try multitasking and go out perv walking.

[APOSTLE]

I'll try multitasking and go out perv walking.


That's the attitude to have. Perv on!

[Larry C]

Ok so I was given the injection for my back pain today, they chose a different one from the one they were describing before. They used a trigger point injection and put into the base of the right erector in my back It's feeling a lot better now. I won't have to go in repeatedly as I would have with the other, just have another consultation on the 20th of July.

The doctor checked the X-ray I got a while back and told me I have an extra joint in my lumbar region that goes out of the illiac crest, only 2% of the population can get it so I'm a fully fledged freak!!!

I didn't pick up if it's a bone or a ligament but he said that since I have this I will always be prone to get pain problems with my back. He told me that if the injection doesn't work properly that the only other option will be be to burn away the nerves surrounding the extra joint.

Until July I'm just allowed to stretch and then I'll see how it is and what he thinks at the next consultation.

[Mr X]

god dam LARRY you're a mutant, maybe when you fully heal you can join the X-men.

[Larry C]

god dam LARRY you're a mutant, maybe when you fully heal you can join the X-men.
All these years with this extra appendage and I've never been able to make a use of it. Getting nerves burnt off with a lazer sounds pretty sci-fi though.

[Mr X]

for sure if I were you ide probably see if the injections keep working before you go the surgery route.

[Larry C]

That was the only injection they'll give me. When I see the doctor in July he'll see how it is and if it starts pissing me off again then it'll be lazering time.

[Mr X]

oh ok gotcha.

[Larry C]

oh ok gotcha.
If everything goes to plan and I stretch everyday I should be back hitting the weights at the end of July and I can stop being a skinny bastard.

[Larry C]

Alright if anyone was keeping track of this log the injections ended up only working for 2 weeks. Saw the doctor again today and I'm booked in for the nerve lazering. He said the surgery should take away the pain and that I'll be able to get back to lifting weights a few days after the procedure. I'll still be prone to injury because of the extra bone but this should improve things.

Just waiting to get the date to go in and have it done...

[MsGuns]

Hey Larry...
I hope all is well.

[Larry C]

Hey Larry...
I hope all is well.
Thanks Drex. Really looking forward to getting back to the weights and capoeira. Been asking Dave P a few questions so I have a good meal plan and routine waiting for me.