Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log
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@taniwharugby said in Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log:
@rancid-schnitzel said in Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log:
Do you need directions to the Bicep curl machine? (
Not according to @MN5
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@taniwharugby remember he was talking about himself!!
@MN5
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I live!! but I can only do arms due to my stupid fucking hernia. El lamo for sure. Am missing leg days something chronic.
Things have been slow to advance with ACC and docs. ACC fucked up and said they made a mistake approving my claim, they investigate all hernia claims given they can develop over time versus via trauma. Good news is I won't have to pay for my doc visits or the specialist referral - BUT... they won't commit to anything ahead of their medical team reviewing the notes.
I'm feeling ok about my case - but the fact I didn't get screaming-death-kickinthenuts-pain immediately may be a factor. Given it happened when I just about bailed holding bubs, I think the adrenaline dealt to any pain. Happy to argue that with them if needed.
If no cover via ACC I guess it'll be private. We don't have medical insurance (ruh roh) so that won't be cheap. That's a worry for the future, shorter term I'm trying not to have daily tantrums about not being able to train!! Lucky that training does taper off a bit this time of year.
All the best over the holiday season to the Fern "Fitness" crew!!
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@paekakboyz said in Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log:
I live!! but I can only do arms due to my stupid fucking hernia. El lamo for sure. Am missing leg days something chronic.
Things have been slow to advance with ACC and docs. ACC fucked up and said they made a mistake approving my claim, they investigate all hernia claims given they can develop over time versus via trauma. Good news is I won't have to pay for my doc visits or the specialist referral - BUT... they won't commit to anything ahead of their medical team reviewing the notes.
I'm feeling ok about my case - but the fact I didn't get screaming-death-kickinthenuts-pain immediately may be a factor. Given it happened when I just about bailed holding bubs, I think the adrenaline dealt to any pain. Happy to argue that with them if needed.
If no cover via ACC I guess it'll be private. We don't have medical insurance (ruh roh) so that won't be cheap. That's a worry for the future, shorter term I'm trying not to have daily tantrums about not being able to train!! Lucky that training does taper off a bit this time of year.
All the best over the holiday season to the Fern "Fitness" crew!!
Must be tough for a hardcore tin lifter like yourself mate but you'll be back better than ever soon. But you seem to have the kind of laid back "all good bro" attitude I wish I had. Just enjoy your this time of year with the bub.
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Cheers bro!! yeah trying to keep positive about it, but I do allow myself 'poor me' moments for sure! all part of coping aye
I have also come to the realisation that I'll have to sort my kai out. With the majority of lifting and cardio off limits it's manage my food or get even more beefcake!!
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I live. Have had a hectic holiday season, only the odd chill day and back to work as of today. Still no word out of ACC. Doing some research into how best represent my case if I need to challenge a decision.
But in bigger news we got to the gym today and managed a decent upper body hit out. 3 rounds of waiters - dropped to 20kg for these. Pretty easy which was good for the ol confidence.
Set shoulders for bench - all the flat benches were taken so we did DB bench. I kept my feet up on the bench as that's a neutral position in terms of any hernia aggravation. It worked really well, alongside keeping the weights nice and manageable. Warmed up with a set of 12 with 20kg DB. Then three sets of 10 with 30kg DB's. Nice and controlled - felt like plenty lol.
A flat bench had opened up so we did 3 sets of 12 at 60kg. Feet up etc. Was feeling it in my triceps especially.
Finished with preacher curls. Warm up set at 30kg then three sets of 10-12 at 40kg. Good pump to end the session.
Going to have a think about what else I can get away with, but it might all be upper body for the short-medium term.
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Hey bro! Yeah man, my chesticles are really starting to burn
Was really good to do a bit of lifting again. It's good for the soul, and the swole!
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@paekakboyz said in Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log:
Hey bro! Yeah man, my chesticles are really starting to burn
Was really good to do a bit of lifting again. It's good for the soul, and the swole!
I'm giving this post a like for all the wank workout talk. Words like 'chesticles' and 'swole'
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Good to hear you can still work out mate. Sore chesticles are the bomb.
Just had a haircut, and my barber was walking like a gimp. Poor bugger had gone home to Taiwan and carrying all that baggage had given him a hernia. He had this support belt on and was waiting for an operation. He was really struggling.
Obviously it's a real bitch what you've got but it seems it could have been much worse.
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@Rancid-Schnitzel dang, that sounds really bad - and having a job standing must put constant pressure on it. Poor bastard.
Def feel like I've gotten away lightly in terms of severity of the hernia. But the fact it's minor and yet puts such a crimp on life, is a real stink buzz.
Aside from ridic DOMs everything is feeling good. Will repeat that workout next week and then look to add in variations. Not sure if I can do any leg work, hoping I can still do some light mobility work though. Keep limber(ish) even if strength is going to drop off a bit. I can get strong faster than I can get mobile!
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@mn5 Just following the swoley bible bro!
And didn't I catch you referencing 'dank memes' in another thread??! Although that's more current than wanky
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@paekakboyz said in Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log:
@mn5 Just following the swoley bible bro!
And didn't I catch you referencing 'dank memes' in another thread??! Although that's more current than wanky
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@MN5 I missed that. Perfect meme for the last couple of workouts though!
Only had time for a quick workout last night. Bubs has just started childcare with mum going back to work. So that's gonna mess with our routines for a week or so - if I can get 2 workouts in during the week I reckon I'm winning. That's not to mention the bloody injury cramping my style too!
Going booze free(ish) from Feb. Worked really well for me last year and def have 7-10kg I'd like to shed.
We've repeated variations of our chest workout. But adding in some back and avoiding anything that'll trigger my sjw hernia
We upped the weight on bench last night after a couple of sessions hovering around 60kg (and many, many, reps!). Still getting used to having my feet up on the bench, but it means zero issues or niggles. With heavier weight off the menu it's all about volume at the moment. My mate has a new bench set up (wider grip) so he's kind of starting again too.
I ended up doing 5 by 12 at 80kg last night. That felt really manageable, even without any leg drive. Then we did some one arm machine rows, then hit preacher curls to finish.
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Slow couple of weeks, with a trip away and bubs has started childcare. So that's a whole new routine to fit training around. Going to chase up ACC next week - no further news aside from advising they need to make a call by the 1st April at the latest. FFS that is ages away!
Chest, back and arms. All lightweight and rep heavy. Nothing felt sore and no twinges during any lifts. Going to see what sort of leg stretching/mobility I can get away with next week. I know any groin targeted stuff will likely be iffy, but should still be able to roll out and hopefully maintain flexibility.
Fark it felt good to shift some weights though. A reminder of how important gym/exercise is for quality of life. Plus training gave me somewhat of a buffer with kai and booze. Back on my no beersies approach now, so that'll see me shed 5-7kg in the next couple of months - faster if I can get to the gym more... or eat better... hmmm will let you know how I get on
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Light bench, waiters, standing KB press, and some preacher curls. Still had DOMs from last week ha ha - we did some rolling out. Plus a bit of mobility work too. Getting a good sense of what I can manage at the moment.
Nothing so far has caused any issues. Funnily enough walking uphill aggravates it the most out of day-to-day activity. Did I mention I live in Wellington
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oops - have been slack on updates! Still managing the F'ing hernia, it doesn't seem to be any worse but I'm just increasingly aware of how it limits activity. ACC deadline for a decision was early April, but I'm going to be pushing for a call before then. Gets a bit ridic when you've been waiting for 5 months!!
Have managed about 2 gym sessions a week over the last wee while. Rotating through chest, back, and arms. All light weight and high rep. Found out that nearly any cable options aren't the best. Irony is I've spent the last two years learning how to recruit my core for lifting, now I have to dial that back and try and isolate!
Good news is I think my arms are getting bigger! it's pretty much all I've been doing lol. Should help out when I can get back into normal training.... one day!
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@paekakboyz ps I said 'arms' at least twice... add in a mention of 'guns' and @MN5 is sure to appear
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@paekakboyz said in Pushing Tin - Paekakboyz Training Log:
@paekakboyz ps I said 'arms' at least twice... add in a mention of 'guns' and @MN5 is sure to appear
I'm doing lots of rope/firemans pole climbing without using legs. Great for #guns #pump #functionalstrength
