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[Skays]

I’ve noticed a few members here are dealing with injuries lately, honestly, I think what you’re doing is spot-on. It’s so important to take it easy with the weights, especially with something like a pinched nerve, it can flare up again quickly. I can kind of relate, I had a nail go through my knee, and I’m still working on recovering from that. Injuries don’t just take a physical toll they can also mess with our heads too. Motivation can drop and it’s easy to feel down or even hit a bit of depression. Staying positive is key and it looks like you’re doing a great job of that. Like you mentioned, using this as an opportunity to lean down is a smart move. Keep up the good work!

Thank you

 

[Skays]

Onwards and upwards @Skays

Thank you

 

[musclemaniac]

I've been slack and not posting. There really hasn't been much to post tbh. I literally been going to the gym once maybe twice a week and just doing very light all round workouts. Just to keep things moving. My steps are still averaging 14k a day. My morning weight has been consistent and sits around 81kgs.

I had my specialist appointment with the Neurosurgeon and his words to me was to stop lifting heavy and don't do any exercises that involve my neck. I will keep doing what I'm doing until I feel 100% and then assess my goals moving forward as I don't want a repeat of the pain I went through. I was literally crippled and reliant on heavy painkillers. At the moment my neck is stable but could go either way, if I continue and disregard what the Dr said, I will need an operation, which I don't want.

You do what's best for you. An operation can go either way and not worth the risk if you can avoid it. As long as your diets on check and your steps are in, you should be fine. With the gym, take it slowly and just ease back in where you're ready.

 

[Skays]

You do what's best for you. An operation can go either way and not worth the risk if you can avoid it. As long as your diets on check and your steps are in, you should be fine. With the gym, take it slowly and just ease back in where you're ready.

That's my intention, thanks again.

 

[Skays]

Update.. I'm making some good progress. Pain has gone now and I have been slowly progressing at the gym. My workouts are still simple and light. My weight is still at 80 to 81kg's. It's interesting how I wanted to shred in the last AGW comp and couldn't but this injury has unintentionally helped me shred right down. I will share some progress photos soon to show you the comparison.

 

[hubbles]

Great work brother. No need to go heavy moving forward, not worth it at all.

 

[crackers]

Saw your earlier photos @Skays , your a tank. Great proportion and nice size. Sorry to hear of the issues you've had but keen to see how you look with the 10kgs off.

 

[Skays]

Starting to get slightly stronger and getting in 2 days a week at the gym.

Doing a very basic split:

Day 1: Chest, Triceps, Shoulders - Abs

Day 2: Back, Legs, Biceps - Abs

Last week was when I started. Haven't tracked the exercise or the sets/weights but will do moving forward.

Also, keeping my steps consistent every day.

 

[Skays]

Today' workout:

Wide grip lat pulldown
8 x 56.5kg
8 x 56.5kg

Close Grip lat pulldown
8 x 56.5kg
7 x 56.5kg
7 x 56.5kg

Seated Machine Row
16 x 47kg
10 x 54kg
16 x 54kg (had too much rest between this set)

Leg Extension
18x 54kgs
13 x 75kg
11 x 96kg

Seated leg Press
31 x 75kg
19 x 125kg
13 x 65kg

Seated Calf’s (same machine as leg press)
20 x 95kg
18 x 95kg
23 x 95kg

Bicep straight bar curls
11 x 30kg
10 x 30kg
10 x 30kg

Single arm DB Curls (standing)
6 x 20kgs
8 x 18kgs
6 x 20kgs

Abs

 

[Skays]

Today's Workout. Left chest. tricep and upper back still very weak. My numbers are still very low.

DB incline
16 x 12kgs
7 x 20kg
7x 22kgs
10 x 16kgs

Flat Bench
5 x 50kgs
6x 50kgs
6x 50kgs

Seated Chest Press Machine
16 x 19kgs
14 x 26kgs
12 x 26kgs

Peck Deck
9 x 33kg
10 x 33kg
10 x 33kg

Triceps Rope pull-downs
20 x 13.75kgs
12x 18.75kgs
10 18.75kgs
10x 18.75kgs

Abs

 

[darkHORSE]

Today's Workout. Left chest. tricep and upper back still very weak. My numbers are still very low.

Makes sense, rebuilding takes time my friend. Just need to keep pushing through it.

 

[Skays]

Had a shorter workout today but did 16k steps

Today' workout:

Wide grip lat pulldown
8 x 56.5kg
8 x 56.5kg

Seated Machine Row
16 x 47kg
10 x 54kg

Leg Extension
18x 54kgs
13 x 75kg
11 x 96kg

Seated Calf’s (same machine as leg press)
20 x 95kg
18 x 95kg
23 x 95kg

Bicep straight bar curls
11 x 30kg
10 x 30kg
10 x 30kg

Single arm DB Curls (standing)
6 x 20kgs
8 x 18kgs
6 x 20kgs

 

[Skays]

Makes sense, rebuilding takes time my friend. Just need to keep pushing through it.

Just gets depressing lol

 

[hubbles]

Just gets depressing lol

Like @darkHORSE said brother, keep smashing thought it. Your only gonna get stronger.

 

[Skays]

Chest & Triceps

Incline DB
12kgx12
20kgx 6
20kgx 7

Flat Bench
40kgx 12
40kgx11
40kgx9

Pec Seated Flys
47kgx6
33kgx 10
33kgx 10

Tricep Ropes Pull down
17kgx 13
17kgx 12
17kgx 12

Tricep Bar Pull down
23.75x8
21.25x 8
21.25x 8

Tricep Single Arm cable
3.75kgx20
3.75kgx20

Shoulders

Front plate raises
15kgx12
15kgx10
15kg X 8

DB side raises
8kg X 12
8kg X 10
8kg X 8


In between ab crunches on the ball

 

[Skays]

Back/Biceps/Legs

wide grip lat pulldown
8 x 54kg
8 x 54kg

Close Grip lat pulldown
7 x 54kg
7 x 54kg
7 x 54kg

Seated Machine Row
12 x 47kg
12 x 47kg
12 x 47kg

Leg Extension
18x 54kgs
13 x 75kg
11 x 96kg

Seated Calf’s (same machine as leg press)
20 x 95kg
18 x 95kg
18 x 95kg
16 x 95kg

Bicep straight bar curls
11 x 30kg
8 x 35kg
8 x 35kg

Single arm DB Curls (standing)
12 x 14kgs
11 x 14kgs
10 x 20kgs

10K steps

 

[Dunstone]

Hey @Skays, I just went through your log, and I have to say I really miss your food posts! It’s great to hear that I'm in a surplus this time around instead of a deficit looking at those posts.

I was truly concerned to read about the nerve issue you’ve been having in your neck. It sounds tough, but I’m glad you received good advice and have been following it. I really hope you’re on the mend and that you continue to feel better.

If you’re looking for something to help with repair and recovery, I can’t recommend the Wolverine stack enough. Take care!.

 

[Skays]

Hey @Skays, I just went through your log, and I have to say I really miss your food posts! It’s great to hear that I'm in a surplus this time around instead of a deficit looking at those posts.

I was truly concerned to read about the nerve issue you’ve been having in your neck. It sounds tough, but I’m glad you received good advice and have been following it. I really hope you’re on the mend and that you continue to feel better.

If you’re looking for something to help with repair and recovery, I can’t recommend the Wolverine stack enough. Take care!.

Thanks @Dunstone I was looking into peptides and GH. I am considering it. Nerve pain is all gone now, just dealing with gaining back strength now.

Incline DB
12kg x 12
20kg x 6
20kgx 7

Flat Bench
40kg x 12
40kg x11
40kg x9

Pec Seated Flys
47kg x 6
33kg x 10
33kg x 10

Tricep Ropes Pull down
17kg x 13
17kg x 12
17kg x 12

Tricep Bar Pull down
23.75 x 8
21.25 x 8
21.25 x 8

Tricep Single Arm cable
3.75kg x 20
3.75kg x 20

Shoulders

Front plate raises
15kg x 12
15kg x 10
15kg x 8

DB side raises
8kg x 12
8kg x 10
8kg x 8


Ab crunches

 

[Skays]

Still taking it easy and keeping to the same routine. I will change things up after a few weeks and start posting meals and tracking them.

Close Grip lat pulldown
7 x 54kg
7 x 54kg
7 x 54kg

Seated Machine Row
12 x 47kg
12 x 47kg
12 x 47kg

Leg Extension
18 x 54kgs
13 x 75kg
11 x 96kg

Seated Calf’s
20 x 95kg
18 x 95kg
18 x 95kg
16 x95kg

Bicep straight bar curls
11x30kg
8 x 35kg
8 x 35kg

Single-arm DB Curls
12 x 14kgs
11 x 14kgs
10 x 20kgs

9k Steps

 

[crackers]

How’s your strength feeling, any noticeable improvements?