Mastermonster's Quest for the Records

[mastermonster]

I had the spinal injection Thursday. I was expecting it to be kinda' rough from what people were telling me, but it was a piece of cake! Barely felt it. They said it could take up to 2 weeks to get the full effect. BUT!!! Today (Friday) I woke up to very little pain and after a few minutes of moving around I had virtually no pain in my back at all! I can't remember when my back hurt this little! I hope this last! Down side is with my back not hurting I notice more how much my shoulders are hurting. I'm going to see if they can try injections in those to when I go back in a few weeks. This is great so far!!!

[Coke]

Glad to hear that's going smoothly for you bro!

[mastermonster]

Glad to hear that's going smoothly for you bro!

Thanks Coke! It's Monday and everything's still good with the back! Gonna' train and play it by feel today...still going to be patient!

[mastermonster]

Mon. 10-22-12 Bench day Wt. 234

Bench Press (feet on bench)

135 x 1

185 x 1

205 x 1

225 x 1

Seated Mini-band Flys (bands around shoulders)

3 sets x 20

Seated Mini-band Presses (same set up)

3 sets x 20

Mini-band Upright Rows (elbows out )

3 sets x 15

Green Band Pushdowns (Standing)

3 sets x 15

[mastermonster]

Friday (Combo day / Missed Wed.) Wt. 235

Deadlift (singles)

135 x 1

185 x 1

225 x 1

285 x 1

305 x 1

345 x miss (Too much pressure at mid back so I put it down. No pain.)

Squats (singles)

155 x 1

205 x 1

245 x 1

295 x 1 (Hit depth on all of them. Not hard, just felt kinda' off balance still)

Leg Extensions

210 x 15 x 3 sets

Universal Leg Presses + Calf Presses

3 sets x 15 + 20 x 705 lbs.

[mastermonster]

Wed. 10-31-12 Halloween! Combo workout.

Had late therapy session Mon. and missed Bench day. Got in and out quick to set up for the Trick or Treaters!

Bench Press

Bar x 20

135 x 5

225 x 1

Squats

Bar (65) x 6

155 x 1

245 x 1

Leg Extensions

210 x 2 sets x 12

Seated Mini-band Incline presses

2 sets x 20

Seated Mini-band Flys

2 sets x 20

Green band Tricep Pushdowns

2 sets x 15

That's all today! Had to get into my Van Helsing getup! Looks more like 'Undertaker' from WWE in his trench coat and wide brim hat days.

[Coke]

Wed. 10-31-12 Halloween!
Had to get into my Van Helsing getup! Looks more like 'Undertaker' from WWE in his trench coat and wide brim hat days.

That's awesome man, lol.

[mastermonster]

That's awesome man, lol.

LOL! I was sitting on a stool on the front porch by the candy bowl. Several groups of 'trick or treaters' stopped, looked for a while and walked on. I think I scared of a few groups! LOL! My wife always says I look like I'm mad all the time! But I'm really a nice guy! ......Really.....I am......Really!!! Come back kids!........don't run!!! Ha!

[mastermonster]

1-2-12 Friday Deadlift / Back Day Wt. 237

Barbell Rows

135 x 10 x 2 sets

Rope Handle Pulldowns

100 x 12 x 2 sets

Seated DB curls

20's x 20 x 2 sets

Seated Mini-band Curls

20 x 2 sets

Mini-band Upright Rows

20 x 2 sets

Mini-band (overhead) Crunches

30 x 1 set

Saving some because Pam is going to work me and the boys to death this weekend moving all of the upstairs furniture down stairs so the construction crew can start a major overhaul of the entire up stairs. Making a huge master bedroom from 2 bedrooms (removing a wall). Redoing and expanding the upstairs bathroom complete with an oversize whirlpool tub (great for my beat up body!). And new carpet. It'll be a pain while it's going on but well worth it when it's done.This is Pam's 'dream child'! I won't mind it either! Especially the whirlpool and the extra space of a 30 x 16 bedroom! I can actually walk around things without turning sideways!!!!! LOL!

[Coke]

Would be good for you guys to get periodic vids/pics of the home remodeling project(s).

Sounds awesome, cause for a great deal of excitement, no joke.

[mastermonster]

Would be good for you guys to get periodic vids/pics of the home remodeling project(s).

Sounds awesome, cause for a great deal of excitement, no joke.

Pam's been taking pictures left and right! I'm sure that she is bugging the crew! LOL! Maybe I can get her to put some up. I don't know how. I'm 'technology challenged'!

[mastermonster]

Wed. 11-7-12 Combo Bench and Squat day. Bwt. 239 (Diet's a bit off with all of the stuff going on around here for now)

Squats (Walked out)

(Raw with wraps. Really helped my knees.)

65 bar x 6

155 x 5

205 x 3

Bench Press

(Raw with feet on the bench)

Note: Didn't have a spotter today. Trained alone.

Bar x 20

95 x 10

105 x 6

115 x 6

Green Band Tricep Pushdownds

2 sets x 20

Had to train alone tonight and later. Just kept it real light and 'got' one in. Just staying in the routine of it for now and taking things easy and slow.

[mastermonster]

11-9-12 Friday Back Biceps Abs Bwt. 242 (dieting is difficult with all of the disruption from remodeling)

Green band overhead pulldowns

2 sets x 15

Green band low rows

2 sets x 15

Mini-band seated upright rows

2 sets x 20

Mini-band seated concentration curls

2 sets x 20 each arm

Roman Chair situps

2 sets x 20

Green band hyperextentions

2 sets x 15

My lower back and sacrum area is hurting since moving all the upstairs furniture. I didn't get carried away with a lot of heavier back work. Just some band stuff I could stay real stable on. It still felt good to get something done.

[mastermonster]

Mon. 11-12-12 Bench Day Bwt. 242

Raw Bench Press (feet on bench)

Bar x 20

95 x 12

115 x 12

135 x 12 x 2 sets

Mini-band Fly/Press (seated)

3 set x 20 (2 mini's)

Mini-band Seated Upright Rows

3 sets x 20

Green Band Triceps Pushdowns

3 sets x 20

Roman Chair Situps

2 sets x 30

[mastermonster]

11-26-12 Mon. Bench night Bt.wt. 242

It's been crazy around here with the remodeling still going on. Done a lot of band workouts in the house. Not much weight work. I did bench tonight and did a 245 single; pretty pittyful but the most I've done since the surgery. I'll do some band accessaries tomarrow. Bench Presses went like this:

Benched with 7" tall foot platforms to get the pressure of of my lower back (spine) but still get a little leg drive and stability.

Bench Press (Raw)

Bar x 20

135 x 12

185 x 3

225 x 2

245 x 1 (Best since surgery)

P.S.

Pam got me my Christmas Present early (probably for the next 3 Christmases). I got something I've wanted for a long time. I got a 2005 Honda VTX 1300 R motorcycle (cruiser). 74 horsepower and shows 130 on the speedometer! It's silver with lots of chrome and looks and rides great! Already geared out with saddlebags, windshield, handlebar bag, footboards instead of pegs and several other aftermarket extras. 1st bike I've had in 17 years and I'm having a ball getting my 'riding feel' back! I'll put Pam on back after I've got my 'skills' back. Can't wait for us to take some bike trips! I've got an awesome wife!!!

[Coke]

Pam got me my Christmas Present early (probably for the next 3 Christmases). I got something I've wanted for a long time. I got a 2005 Honda VTX 1300 R motorcycle (cruiser)...I've got an awesome wife!!!

No joke man, you are the lucky one!!

[mastermonster]

I've been out of the gym letting the last round of injections (one in each shoulder and one epidural at the tailbone level) do their work and reduce some inflamation. Seems to have worked very well. I started back monday with light chest, shoulders and tricep work and had a practically pain free workout!!! Then did squat night Wednesday and had no pain again! Even put on some loose briefs (now that I'm down to 245ish they're loose). Just enough hip flexor support but had them on in about 5 seconds. Here's how both days went:

Monday 12-17-12 Bench day (chest, shoulders, triceps) Bwt. 245ish (scales died)

Bench Press (raw) Feet on 7" tall blocks. Relatively flat backed.

Bar x 20

135 x 10

185 x 1

225 x 1 x 2 sets No pain! Just a little popping in my right shoulder!

Green Band around back Chest Presses

3 sets x 20

Green Band around back Flys

3 sets x 12

One Arm Mini-band Lateral Raises

3 sets x 12 each arm

Green Band Tricep Pushdowns

3 set x 12

Roman Chair Situps

1 x 30 reps

Wednesday 12-19-12 Squat Day Bwt. 245ish

Squats (loose briefs)

155 x 6

245 x 1

335 x 1

425 x 1

(MOST I've done since kidney removal; and very solid relatively easy reps...NO PAIN!!!! Being patient and not pushing the limits.)

Leg Presses + Calf Presses (Universal Machine)

570 x 12 + 20

750 x 12 + 20

1020 x 12 + 20 (Last set was a little taxing but solid and no pain!)

Leg Extentions

150 x 3 sets x 15 reps

Anchored Mini-band Leg Curls

3 sets x 12 reps

Felt great to have two painless and FUN workouts again!!! I hope these shots don't 'wear off too soon!