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Posted: 9/7/2017 7:39:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
I'm pretty sure I'd look like a deposed French king if I tried to hold 500lbs over my neck. I did manage a 45lb clean today, followed by a few front squats. That makes the first of both in right about 17 months. The bar sat on my shoulders well, but still hurt the wrist so I didn't try for more. Then I got a few split jerks at 175, first time for those in 17 months too. Gotta love progress, even when it's just getting back to old working weights. Lifting with the shirt is totally different than the sling shot. With the slingshot you feel the rubber band effect from the elasticity. With the shirt it helps you move the weight, but you definitely feel like you are doing all the work. It is a cool sensation. That's great you are getting back into some other lifts. Most guys would have just said screw it after an injury put them down that long. It says a lot about your determination. |
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Posted: 9/7/2017 9:26:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC:
Did a little work in the bench shirt. Got 5 plates to a 4 board. Went up smooth took a little effort to touch. 455 to a 4 board was stupid easy(touching was the hardest part). Gotta love it. |
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Posted: 9/8/2017 8:12:55 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
Then I got a few split jerks at 175, first time for those in 17 months too. Gotta love progress, even when it's just getting back to old working weights. |
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Posted: 9/8/2017 9:06:28 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By therex:
Glad to hear things are progressing, but did you jerk from behind the neck or what? If you're doing empty bar cleans and front squats, I mean... I'm doing crossfit for the time I'm here in Phoenix, the 6:30am class has a few old fat guys, a few old fat ladies and a few skinny old ladies. I'm the slowest of them all. I spend my time staggering around unable to ask for medical assistance, and by the time I can ask another old lady has passed me and I try another round. And at 6:30 it's only 114 in the shade. |
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Posted: 9/8/2017 9:39:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
I can't rest the bar on my shoulders so I was jerking from about the same position you'd start a press from. |
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Posted: 9/8/2017 11:00:55 AM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By therex:
Oh. Uh. So when you press/jerk, you're...holding the bar completely off your body? Today was a chipper wod 30cal row 45 russian swings (I used a 75lb kb) 200m OH carry (I used a 45lb plate) 45 box jumps 200m KB carry (I used two 75lb kbs) 45 burpees 30 cal air dyne I finished in 25:35 which means the old man in the wheelchair with emphysema and a hook for a left hand beat me, but his mother didn't! |
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Posted: 9/8/2017 2:49:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: therex]
[#7]
Deadlift daaaaaaaaaaaay:
3×4×380 2×3×405 2" Deficit: 2×6×360 My hands hurt. :( |
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Posted: 9/8/2017 6:36:01 PM EDT
[#8]
@nyalaman What countries in Africa have you hunted? My dad and I are looking at doing something possibly in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, etc. and I was wondering if you had any recommendations for outfits out there. I am looking at doing Cape buffalo and he is looking into sable, nyala, and other plains game.
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Posted: 9/9/2017 11:04:39 AM EDT
[#9]
I can't put my hand flat still so I did those burpees off my knuckles. Weak skin, I had a pretty good puddle of blood when I was done that I scrubbed off the floor and the fingers are pretty hammered today.
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Posted: 9/9/2017 11:59:04 AM EDT
[Last Edit: nyalaman]
[#10]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC:
@nyalaman What countries in Africa have you hunted? My dad and I are looking at doing something possibly in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, etc. and I was wondering if you had any recommendations for outfits out there. I am looking at doing Cape buffalo and he is looking into sable, nyala, and other plains game. Here is their website. http://www.johnxsafaris.co.za/ This outfitter can set you up with up with them, this is who I have used as an outfitter for many years. Thomas Hunt out of Boston- email- [email protected] or call at 508-954-5487. He's been all over Africa and can give you good advice, and he may suggest another safari company because he keeps way more up to date on it than I do. He is a true expert on Africa. RSA is a good option compared to other countries because it saves you an additional flight (usually) to another country, saving money and time. Plus if you go south of Johannesberg, you can avoid the malaria shot, because it's a malaria free zone in the cape province. I'd suggest going sooner instead of later. South African whites fear that at anytime their government could destabilize, turning the country into a shit show, like Zimbabwe did. A golden age of hunting there may truly be coming to an end. This outfitter is excellent, a small family run business that has a good Nyala population at reasonable prices. http://www.eccapasshunt.co.za/ Tom Hunt (above) has hunted a lot in Zim and Mozamique, he can advise you best. John X Safari's guides in Mozambique also, I forgot to mention. |
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Posted: 9/9/2017 11:59:45 AM EDT
[#11]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
I can't put my hand flat still so I did those burpees off my knuckles. Weak skin, I had a pretty good puddle of blood when I was done that I scrubbed off the floor and the fingers are pretty hammered today. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/122594/IMG_0179-302919.JPG |
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Posted: 9/9/2017 7:45:21 PM EDT
[#12]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nyalaman:
Anvil- I've only hunted RSA, but traveled quite a bit around within it. You can definitely hunt all 3 species there in one trip. Cape Buffalo is mostly in Northeastern areas and Sable is spread out in spotty but larger areas. Nyala are found most heavily populated in the Eastern Cape and Natal provinces, but other regions too. There are some Southern concessions that hold Cape Buffalo. If I were doing Cape,Nyala, and Sable, I'd use John X Safaris, I know they have all 3 animals in their concessions. They guided me in 1996 and they've grown in size and reputation and have stunning trophies. Here is their website. http://www.johnxsafaris.co.za/ This outfitter can set you up with up with them, this is who I have used as an outfitter for many years. Thomas Hunt out of Boston- email- [email protected] or call at 508-954-5487. He's been all over Africa and can give you good advice, and he may suggest another safari company because he keeps way more up to date on it than I do. He is a true expert on Africa. RSA is a good option compared to other countries because it saves you an additional flight (usually) to another country, saving money and time. Plus if you go south of Johannesberg, you can avoid the malaria shot, because it's a malaria free zone in the cape province. I'd suggest going sooner instead of later. South African whites fear that at anytime their government could destabilize, turning the country into a shit show, like Zimbabwe did. A golden age of hunting there may truly be coming to an end. This outfitter is excellent, a small family run business that has a good Nyala population at reasonable prices. http://www.eccapasshunt.co.za/ Tom Hunt (above) has hunted a lot in Zim and Mozamique, he can advise you best. John X Safari's guides in Mozambique also, I forgot to mention. My dad is has a hang up to hunting RSA unless we find a place that is absolutely no high fence. He started getting upset that the farm we have gone to in Namibia started putting up some high fence, even though it was to keep a-hole cats away from the cattle and we never went behind any high fence... But it does look like we are going to the dark continent to hunt Black Death. So I am beyond excited. After hunting a pissed off black wildebeest by foot I decided I needed more. In two weeks I'm off to Texas for aoudad. We are going to hopefully iron out the details for 2018 then. I agree with you about Africa's future being bleak. RSA and Namibia are both talking about land confiscation rather than simply buying land from whites that put it for sale and giving it to people with no idea how to farm because of their melanin count. Thanks again for the info. |
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Posted: 9/9/2017 7:45:51 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
I can't put my hand flat still so I did those burpees off my knuckles. Weak skin, I had a pretty good puddle of blood when I was done that I scrubbed off the floor and the fingers are pretty hammered today. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/122594/IMG_0179-302919.JPG |
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Posted: 9/9/2017 8:35:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC:
That's hardcore. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC:
Originally Posted By SCW:
I can't put my hand flat still so I did those burpees off my knuckles. Weak skin, I had a pretty good puddle of blood when I was done that I scrubbed off the floor and the fingers are pretty hammered today. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/122594/IMG_0179-302919.JPG You're not even trying unless you get rhabdo |
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Posted: 9/10/2017 6:57:40 PM EDT
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My shoulder hurts today and I didn't even do anything shoulder related
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Posted: 9/10/2017 9:31:27 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MeatBag:
My shoulder hurts today and I didn't even do anything shoulder related |
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Posted: 9/10/2017 9:45:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MeatBag]
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
Sounds like crossfit. Just talking about it causes shoulder problems. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SCW:
Originally Posted By MeatBag:
My shoulder hurts today and I didn't even do anything shoulder related 
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Posted: 9/10/2017 11:34:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MeatBag:
Fuck. I think I can feel the SLAP tear and rhabdo coming on. I should've known better |
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Posted: 9/11/2017 2:22:47 PM EDT
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Shit you not. Inzer just sent me two emails saying they shipped my Leviathan and my sdp.
Inzer I love your product but god damn, you gotta do something about your computer system. Lol. |
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Posted: 9/11/2017 7:24:48 PM EDT
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Start my strength phase this week. Yippee
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Posted: 9/12/2017 2:48:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nyalaman]
[#21]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC:
Thanks for the information! I did come across John X and have requested more info from them. I'll get in touch with Thomas and see what he has to say. My dad is has a hang up to hunting RSA unless we find a place that is absolutely no high fence. He started getting upset that the farm we have gone to in Namibia started putting up some high fence, even though it was to keep a-hole cats away from the cattle and we never went behind any high fence... But it does look like we are going to the dark continent to hunt Black Death. So I am beyond excited. After hunting a pissed off black wildebeest by foot I decided I needed more. In two weeks I'm off to Texas for aoudad. We are going to hopefully iron out the details for 2018 then. I agree with you about Africa's future being bleak. RSA and Namibia are both talking about land confiscation rather than simply buying land from whites that put it for sale and giving it to people with no idea how to farm because of their melanin count. Thanks again for the info. |
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Posted: 9/12/2017 3:36:51 PM EDT
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531 squats today. 340x10 and some straight leg deads. Shrugs and weighted wide grip pulls. Did some curls and tri pulldowns for the bros too. Started making some decent progress on my main lifts again.
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Posted: 9/12/2017 3:49:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BamaMarine:
531 squats today. 340x10 and some straight leg deads. Shrugs and weighted wide grip pulls. Did some curls and tri pulldowns for the bros too. Started making some decent progress on my main lifts again. |
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Posted: 9/12/2017 8:48:18 PM EDT
[#24]
750 reverse average bands today. Maybe could have gone 25-50 more but it started to sloppy so I called it.
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Posted: 9/12/2017 9:23:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nyalaman:
@Anvil- happy to help and good luck. I can see your dad's point of view on the High fences. Strangely we had a wounded Waterbuck that we were tracking jump over a 9 foot high fence, from a no fenced area, INTO a high fenced area. Bleeding with a 300 mag in it's head, we found it 4 hours later. It had to have climbed that fence like a ladder, I have no idea how it was able to climb it. Blood and hair was on the top of the fence, and on each side of the fence...That's awesome that you're going back for Buff. I wish I could now- I'll go back with my son someday for a Buff, it's not in the cards at this moment in my life though. I know how you say it's calling you back... Africa always calls you back...like a drug calling an addict. Good luck on the Audad hunt, that will be fun, and post pics. What are you using for a rifle for the Audad? And where are you going.... west TX ? I'm thinking of putting a picatinny rail on my .375 and putting my ta33 acog on it for the buff hunt. Should be pretty ideal as long as the eye relief is correct. I can use it like a red dot with both eyes open or take advantage of the magnification for more precise shots. I'll measure before I spend money though. I hear what you are saying about the fences. In principal I am against high fence. In reality they don't seem to do anything if the animal is even ever so slightly motivated. You'll get back there with your son. It's a great goal. This will probably be my last trip there for sometime. I can see us going back for plains game in a few years but my dad is in his 60's and wants some different experiences as well. I'm worried that I'll get absolutely addicted to dangerous game and have to figure out how to fund it for thirty years. |
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Posted: 9/12/2017 9:24:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HALFNATTYGAINZ:
750 reverse average bands today. Maybe could have gone 25-50 more but it started to sloppy so I called it. |
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Posted: 9/13/2017 11:07:57 AM EDT
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Is there a 5 - 3 -1 program with more reps? I just think 5-3-1 really doesn't work for me, although I do use some of the principles of 5- 3 -1, I do not use the standard calculator to determine my weights.
Also unrelated, but my bench press is suffering, but my DB bench seems okay and my overhead press and pull-ups are better than ever. What gives? I feel like it HAS to either be a form issue or an injury I'm not aware of. Do you think I should just post a video of me doing flat bench to see what's going on? |
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Posted: 9/13/2017 11:55:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By djkest:
Is there a 5 - 3 -1 program with more reps? I just think 5-3-1 really doesn't work for me, although I do use some of the principles of 5- 3 -1, I do not use the standard calculator to determine my weights. Also unrelated, but my bench press is suffering, but my DB bench seems okay and my overhead press and pull-ups are better than ever. What gives? I feel like it HAS to either be a form issue or an injury I'm not aware of. Do you think I should just post a video of me doing flat bench to see what's going on? He has the suggestion of the GVT (german Volume training) which is a ton of volume. Did you ever try Triumvirate? Triumvirate = 5 x 10 of two exercises after the main lifts, this should kick most anyone's ass if they are doing it right. Do You do Joker sets, or First set last from the beyond Book? That adds volume to the main movement. Someone here will chime in about bench. I suck at it. Posting the video is a good idea. |
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Posted: 9/13/2017 11:56:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HALFNATTYGAINZ:
750 reverse average bands today. Maybe could have gone 25-50 more but it started to sloppy so I called it. |
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Posted: 9/13/2017 4:11:06 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By djkest:
Is there a 5 - 3 -1 program with more reps? I just think 5-3-1 really doesn't work for me, although I do use some of the principles of 5- 3 -1, I do not use the standard calculator to determine my weights. |
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Posted: 9/13/2017 5:58:32 PM EDT
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@AnvilUSMC That 375 set up will be fun...It will be pretty flat shooting how you're setting it up it sounds. I would think it's very easy to get hooked on the dangerous stuff and Buff. Trump Jr is hooked on Buff hunting. He was on a series of hunting shows years back as a young man, and he made many trips, he made it very clear that he was drawn to the stalk in Buffalo hunting, he was passionate.
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Posted: 9/13/2017 7:08:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nyalaman:
@AnvilUSMC That 375 set up will be fun...It will be pretty flat shooting how you're setting it up it sounds. I would think it's very easy to get hooked on the dangerous stuff and Buff. Trump Jr is hooked on Buff hunting. He was on a series of hunting shows years back as a young man, and he made many trips, he made it very clear that he was drawn to the stalk in Buffalo hunting, he was passionate. I'll have to see if I can find the shows with Trump jr. I've had a lot of fun stalking some aggressive black wildebeests. So I can only image the thrill of Cape buffalo. Looks like we will be nailing something down in the next two weeks or so. |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 1:43:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MeatBag:
That's basically what the Juggernaut Method is Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MeatBag:
Originally Posted By djkest:
Is there a 5 - 3 -1 program with more reps? I just think 5-3-1 really doesn't work for me, although I do use some of the principles of 5- 3 -1, I do not use the standard calculator to determine my weights. |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:03:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AnvilUSMC:
The only thing I'm worried about with the acog set up would be height over bore. Cheek weld I can take care of with a cheek pad if need be. I'll need to measure carefully and plug the numbers in to see what the trajectories should look like. I'm thinking of using the larue acog mount meant for the m16a4 that you can set further back so there shouldn't be eye relief issues. I'll have to see if I can find the shows with Trump jr. I've had a lot of fun stalking some aggressive black wildebeests. So I can only image the thrill of Cape buffalo. Looks like we will be nailing something down in the next two weeks or so. |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:04:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hank:
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Posted: 9/14/2017 12:47:15 PM EDT
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Went to the gym with the wife today and did her WOD, found a 5 rep max weighted pullup. I only got 5lbs
 My 1RM was 25lbs. I guess I need more pullups in my life, and less cookies.
Headed out to Boise next week, so another month down the tubes with no gains (or even any real training). |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 1:12:40 PM EDT
[#37]
Sorry I've been away a bit.
and Low carbing
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Posted: 9/14/2017 3:21:50 PM EDT
[#38]
Well, I'm finally mostly healing up. Hip and shoulder are mostly better...I have a bit of golfers elbow, but...whatever.
Snatched 225 and squatted an easy 405 - not PRs, but the most I've been able to do in quite a while. Hope everyone is killing it 
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Posted: 9/14/2017 7:02:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: KaiK]
[#39]
Been sick since Cola Warrior. Did nasal rinse. Got vertigo. Fell on floor. So fun.
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:10:02 PM EDT
[#40]
Need some advice.
Wife unit is now a crossfitter. She did a hero wod on Monday. Her biceps are still swollen to the point where she can't bend her arms straight and the muscles are tight and solid. Especially her primary arm. Not good. I have been lifting heavy things my whole adult life and have never had a similar thing happen. We are days past when her Dom's would be gone. Any insight into this? I have had some horrible Dom's from both lifting and endurance work, but have never seen a muscle swell and get tight unless associated with some type of impact injury. Not to mention we are archery deer hunting in 10 days and there is no way she can shoot her bow. |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:18:58 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MeatBag]
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By flinch08:
Need some advice. Wife unit is now a crossfitter. She did a hero wod on Monday. Her biceps are still swollen to the point where she can't bend her arms straight and the muscles are tight and solid. Especially her primary arm. Not good. I have been lifting heavy things my whole adult life and have never had a similar thing happen. We are days past when her Dom's would be gone. Any insight into this? I have had some horrible Dom's from both lifting and endurance work, but have never seen a muscle swell and get tight unless associated with some type of impact injury. Not to mention we are archery deer hunting in 10 days and there is no way she can shoot her bow. "The “classic triad” of rhabdomyolysis symptoms are: muscle pain in the shoulders, thighs, or lower back; muscle weakness or trouble moving arms and legs; and dark red or brown urine or decreased urination." Requires a medical diagnosis Symptoms include dark, reddish urine, a decreased amount of urine, weakness, and muscle aches. People may experience: Pain areas: in the muscles Whole body: fatigue, inability to exercise, or water-electrolyte imbalance Muscular: cramping, muscle weakness, or delayed onset muscle soreness Urinary: dark urine or insufficient urine production Also common: body ache, kidney damage, or muscle stiffness |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:29:00 PM EDT
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I looked at that first. Urine is clear and pale yellow. She isn't suffering from any distress other than her biceps at this point. No sign of anything weird going on other than a little fatigued, but with her schedule it is expected.
Regardless, bitching at her to go see a doctor tomorrow. |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:31:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MeatBag]
[#43]
Doctor is definitely a good call. Better safe than sorry.
Tell her you'll never let her live it down if they have to amputate her arms later
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:33:38 PM EDT
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Latest quiz makes me think it may be. Now all the sudden she thinks she has a bladder infection that just happens to have started the day of the massive wod.
Grrrrr...... |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:34:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RolandofGilead:
Well, I'm finally mostly healing up. Hip and shoulder are mostly better...I have a bit of golfers elbow, but...whatever. Snatched 225 and squatted an easy 405 - not PRs, but the most I've been able to do in quite a while. Hope everyone is killing it 
Only thing I'm killing lately are... bacteria? Low carb and lifting sucks |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:34:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By KaiK:
Been sick since Cola Warrior. Did nasal rinse. Got vertigo. Fell on floor. So fun. |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:35:18 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By flinch08:
Latest quiz makes me think it may be. Now all the sudden she thinks she has a bladder infection that just happens to have started the day of the massive wod. Grrrrr...... |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 10:40:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By flinch08:
Latest quiz makes me think it may be. Now all the sudden she thinks she has a bladder infection that just happens to have started the day of the massive wod. Grrrrr...... I know it's a decently common calf injury from running. |
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Posted: 9/14/2017 11:03:35 PM EDT
[#49]
Ya, we just got done reading about that one. To the doctor in the morning.
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Posted: 9/14/2017 11:05:24 PM EDT
[#50]
And thanks for the help. Pretty concerned about her. I'm usually the one who gets beat up.
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