Big dick playa

[Leeroid]

Progress pics. 86.9kgs this morning. I think pictures look a bit better than last week because I used a mirror while posing to look at myself today. 

 

Might be coming down with a cough, I've got a tickly throat. I hope not!

 

[Leeroid]

Sumo deadlifts

140kg x3, 3, 3, 2

 

Then did back and biceps.

 

I get a sharp stabbing sensation in my mid lower back when doing movements involving pressure on my spine. It was pretty noticeable while doing the sumos which is why I didn't go any heavier. They felt good though, nice and easy. I'm going to switch over to sumo deadlift in comp to maximise carryover from the suit as I'm going to be lifting equipped.

[Leeroid]

2board bench press

120kg x5, 7, 8

Used band to secure board to chest but slipped off on first two sets which is why I did less reps than 3rd set where I got someone to hold the board for me.

DB skullcrusher

12kg x15, 12, 12

Cable pushdowns superset

x12, 8, 3 sets

Lying hamstring curls

x12, 4 sets

[Leeroid]

Bench press

60kg x8

100kg x5

140kg x1

Put on bench shirt

160kg x3 to 2-board (2-board is 3 inches thick)

170kg x1 to 2-board

150kg x3 to chest

 

DB bench flat

42kg x8

50kg x8 + 2 assisted

50kg x5 + 1 assisted

 

Tricep extensions

x15, 6 sets

Pretty happy with today's session. I injured my back 3 weekends ago at the Rotorua powerlifting comp and it was a minor one but by not resting it, I've turned it into a semi-serious one lol. It's really painful atm, even when picking up boxes that are <20kgs.

 

I think I'll rest it for at least 2 weeks, no squats or deadlifts. Just do upper body in that time.

 

 

[Leeroid]

Trained biceps yesterday. Still 87kgs. Weekly pic update.

 

[ohjoshua]

Hey man looking big, esp legs and back. Are you gonna do a bb show this year? Also why u block face on some pix only lol.

I bet it feels good to hold 170 in your hands.

[Leeroid]

Hey man looking big, esp legs and back. Are you gonna do a bb show this year? Also why u block face on some pix only lol.

I bet it feels good to hold 170 in your hands.

Thanks, planning to do IFBB Waikatos in September then Nationals. Just when I can be bothered blocking my face lol. 

 

So I've injured my back, and I was wondering whether this was attributable to me taking isotretinoin. I started on the 19th of Feb and first started getting a niggly back on the 24th of Feb. And ever since then, even though I haven't done much heavy stuff at all, I'm pretty much a cripple in terms of lifting. I can't do anything that loads the spine, even indirectly without suffering pain.

 

It has coincided with me working a bit more and not getting as much sleep as usual but I've read reports that said Accutane causes back/joint pains so I was wondering if it was simply a coincidence or there's some causation there. I don't know the mechanism by which the drug would affect the joints or the spine so not sure if it's purely speculative or not.

 

Any ideas? If it is the case that the acne drug is causing my injury, then I won't lift heavy at all for the next few months while I get this cleared up.

[jimmybro1]

Talk to your doctor. 

Isotretinoin can cause calcification of the tendons around the spine but takes years of use and typically only happens to elderly people with diabetes. So I don't think its the case. You had issue with your back for a while now (on and off) haven't you? 

What dose are you on? How long is your cycle? You will probably be put on a maintenance dose too for a few weeks. 

Your doctor may sugguest to get an X-ray to ensure that DISH isn't occuring/developing. 

[Leeroid]

40mg a day for 16 weeks. It's been 4 weeks. So 12 more weeks to go at 40mg.

I went and saw the doctor earlier this week and got bloods done. Lipids were a bit skewed but liver and blood count was normal. Only sides I have so far is dry lips and skin, no depression or lethargy so far.

I didn't mention the back pain as I didn't make the connection at the time. I don't want to blame my injury on the drug but after recovering from my serious back injury 2 years ago, it has never been this bad. I have had a quick search and found this which seems to suggest that isotretinoin may cause inflammatory back pain, especially in patients with a prior history of back pain. http://m.jrheum.org/content/38/12/2690.long

I will make another appointment this week to see the doctor.

[rapz]

swoley moley brother , every set of photos your growing!!!

cant wait to blow the fxck up after this comp!! haha keep it up dawg

[Leeroid]

swoley moley brother , every set of photos your growing!!!

cant wait to blow the fxck up after this comp!! haha keep it up dawg

Cheers

So I went to the GP today and told him my concerns. He didn't think that my injury and medication were related, just a coincidence. He still told me not to do powerlifting while on isotretinoin as a precaution. Anyway, sciatica was ruled out as when leg was raised there is no pain down the back of the leg.

As the symptoms are stiffness in the lower lumbar spine around the sacroilliac joints, especially upon waking and after long periods of sitting (especially driving), sharp stabbing pains when loading the spine, and sore to the touch on the left sacroilliac joint which spreads to both sides after movements involving lumbar flexion, he said the sacroilliac ligament had probably been sprained and was now inflamed, a condition known as sacroiliitis. The sacroilliac joint, mostly providing support and stability as well as being a shock absorber, has a small range of motion. When I did my 240kg deadlift at the Rotorua comp, my form broke down and it must have stretched my sacroilliac beyond it's limited ROM, resulting in a sprain.

 

He prescribed me 200mg ibuprofen, to be taken 3 times daily so 600mg a day. Also got referred to the physio tomorrow.

 

So I will have to pull out of the ANZAC CAPO 3 lift comp and might just do bench only there. I will probably switch to a push day, pull day, rest day then repeat schedule. Work is still shitty as f*ck, having to do heaps of hours at the moment.

 

Today did bench press.

60kg x10

100kg x5

140kg x1

Put on bench shirt

160kg x1 (good speed, I thought it was 150 so was a bit depressed when it was heavier than I thought until I realised)

160kg x3 to 2-board

 

DB bench flat

50kg x6

50kg x5

 

Triceps 6 sets

 

86kgs.

[jimmybro1]

Good to hear sciatica was ruled out. 

The time off might actually do some good since you seem to have had issues with your back for a while. Might actually give it a chance to recover. 

You could still do leg extension work and split squats to keep ROM for squats and keep the tendons in your knees strong. 

 

[Leeroid]

Good to hear sciatica was ruled out. 

The time off might actually do some good since you seem to have had issues with your back for a while. Might actually give it a chance to recover. 

You could still do leg extension work and split squats to keep ROM for squats and keep the tendons in your knees strong. 

 

Yeah I never suspected anything to do with nerve impingement as there was no pain radiating down my legs.

 

Went to the physio today. Told me I injured my facet joints and I have some anterior pelvic tilt which is causing the lumbar spine to be compressed and is the cause of my pain. He had me do a few tests and said my outer power muscles are overdeveloped in comparison to my inner stability muscles. So he's got me doing a couple of exercises 3 times a day to develop my stability.

 

Did back and biceps today.

 

[Leeroid]

Bench press

60kg x5

100kg x2

120kg x2

Shirt on

140kg x3 to 2 board

160kg x3 to 2 board

180kg x3 to 3 board

180kg x2 to 2 board

 

Machine flyes

x12, 8, 6

 

Incline DB bench press

42kg x7, 6, 5

 

Triceps

4 sets

 

Went to Bunnings today and got some 4 by 2s cut up and taped them together to make a 1 board, 2 board and a 3 board. The 3 board is hardly any range of motion, probably only the last 2 inches of lockout. Could probably go way heavier on those.

 

The 2 board was a lot harder though. 2nd rep took about 3 or 4 seconds to press out.

 

 

[Leeroid]

87kgs

[Skeletor]

Looking good mate. Got some good legs on ya. Awesome benching to. How hard is it supposed to be to get the bench shirt on? I have an inzer rage and can barely get it on its so tight and then cant move my arms back at all

[Leeroid]

Looking good mate. Got some good legs on ya. Awesome benching to. How hard is it supposed to be to get the bench shirt on? I have an inzer rage and can barely get it on its so tight and then cant move my arms back at all

That's how it's supposed to be bro. Go to an equipped meet and you'll see guys walking around with their hands in front of their chests lol. Watch this video. Don't jack down the shirt like these guys do though. That makes it waaay harder to touch, although it gives you more carryover.

 

 

Also you gotta pull the weight down. Your bench max is 140 right? I'd be surprised if you would be able to touch with less than 150 or so. That's why the lats need to be strong for equipped benching. Shirt will stretch out as you use it so you'll be able to touch with lighter weight. Make some boards, only cost me 4 bucks, and use that to work your way down to a touch. Have a really good spotter and have them pay real good attention because a shirt can throw the bar towards your face before you realise.

 

And be prepared for pain. The shirt will cut into your delts, triceps and chest. You'll be all bruised up after a good session. Nothing to worry about.

[Skeletor]

Jeez i didnt know it was that hard work lol. Cheers bro ill have to get me a spotter organised. I definately had welts on my biceps and chest area last time i just put it on as far as i could,

[Leeroid]

Bench

60kg x3

100kg x2

Shirt on

140kg x3 to 1 board

160kg x3 to 2 board

160kg x2 to chest (2nd rep slightly spotted)

160kg x0 to chest (pressed on wrong angle and bar flew towards face, luckily had good spotter and saved my teeth)

DB incline bench

50kg x6

50kg x3

42kg x8

42kg x3 ( hurt shoulder)

Stretching 15 minute plus core work

Right shoulder was pretty sore so didnt do any tricep work. Jacked the shirt down tonight so a bit harder to touch in. Need to play around in it a lot more to get the most out of it. Barely getting 15kg carryover atm and should be getting at least 30kgs

[Leeroid]

Pull ups

x10, 8, 5

Db row

30kg x12, 3 sets

Lat pulldown

x8, 3 set

DB reverse flyes

7kg x12, 3 sets

Biceps 8 sets

Triceps 6 sets

Abs and stretching

86kg

[jimmybro1]

160kg x0 to chest (pressed on wrong angle and bar flew towards face, luckily had good spotter and saved my teeth)

 

Maybe it would be a good idea to get dental insurance.... 

[ohjoshua]

Seems like ur benching a lot more weight than your rowing.

[Skeletor]

 

160kg x0 to chest (pressed on wrong angle and bar flew towards face, luckily had good spotter and saved my teeth)

 

Maybe it would be a good idea to get dental insurance.... 

Its certainly put the shits up me for trying out my bench shirt.   Not sure i could trust any guys around here to spot me.

Strong db benches Leeroid .

[Leeroid]

@ohjoshua

I can bench more than I row for sure. I think that's pretty standard? I remember reading that your barbell row should be about 70% of your bench press to be balanced. Not sure where I read that or whether that even has any credence behind it though.

I can row 100kg for 5 with good form and can bench 105 for 17 so not too skewed I think.

@jimmybro1 Might have to do what Dan does and wear a mouth guard while shirt benching lol.

@skeletor If you have a power rack, do it in there with spotter bars at the right height. Just get someone to help lift off. Definitely not something you wanna do solo or with a dodgy spotter

[Leeroid]

@ohjoshua

I can bench more than I row for sure. I think that's pretty standard? I remember reading that your barbell row should be about 70% of your bench press to be balanced. Not sure where I read that or whether that even has any credence behind it though.

I can row 100kg for 5 with good form and can bench 105 for 17 so not too skewed I think.

@jimmybro1 Might have to do what Dan does and wear a mouth guard while shirt benching lol.

@skeletor If you have a power rack, do it in there with spotter bars at the right height. Just get someone to help lift off. Definitely not something you wanna do solo or with a dodgy spotter