Merlin
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6'2", 210lbs, late twenties. I've ran 4 total cycles, of the 4, 2 were multi-compound. Still natural from labs
Wanted to post up my first log. Some of you may know I had shoulder surgery the start of this year which ended up having complications, being a healthcare provider seem pretty fckin ironic. I was unable to lift more than 10lbs with my left arm for 9 months. No working out, only riding the bike. It drove me insane. I have now finally been cleared to begin working out with very few restrictions (no pull ups until I can do my body weight in pull downs etc., more volume training, no heavy weights yet).
Lets talk progress. About two weeks ago I could only do 3 push ups. It is now starting to become easier to do 5 push ups and some more. I do push ups until failure every day and sit ups (yes 5 at one point and I couldn't do anymore). To be honest I won't feel comfortable going to the gym again until I can do 20 perfect push ups easily. I also won't begin a cycle until my diet is back on track and ligaments feel stable under heavier weight. For some of the guys on here looking to get "lean bulked" and trying to look like some of the vets on here just wanted to show you we all start from square one. I literally am having to start over. One of the things I always emphasize is physique is a marathon not a sprint.
This will be the start of a very long journey and wanted to share it with you nobs. Ill post up more specific info when I get back into the gym (TDEE, workouts, diet etc.). If you're reading this, do a heavy set for me.
Wanted to post up my first log. Some of you may know I had shoulder surgery the start of this year which ended up having complications, being a healthcare provider seem pretty fckin ironic. I was unable to lift more than 10lbs with my left arm for 9 months. No working out, only riding the bike. It drove me insane. I have now finally been cleared to begin working out with very few restrictions (no pull ups until I can do my body weight in pull downs etc., more volume training, no heavy weights yet).
Lets talk progress. About two weeks ago I could only do 3 push ups. It is now starting to become easier to do 5 push ups and some more. I do push ups until failure every day and sit ups (yes 5 at one point and I couldn't do anymore). To be honest I won't feel comfortable going to the gym again until I can do 20 perfect push ups easily. I also won't begin a cycle until my diet is back on track and ligaments feel stable under heavier weight. For some of the guys on here looking to get "lean bulked" and trying to look like some of the vets on here just wanted to show you we all start from square one. I literally am having to start over. One of the things I always emphasize is physique is a marathon not a sprint.
This will be the start of a very long journey and wanted to share it with you nobs. Ill post up more specific info when I get back into the gym (TDEE, workouts, diet etc.). If you're reading this, do a heavy set for me.
