EME's 2006 Log - The Road to Big, Ripped, and Shredded - Page 7

**powerman2000** · 12-08-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EME

Hey guys,

Sorry for the lack of updates, but I intend to be updating more now. Things have slowed down bit, and I have a little more time to post now.

Well, as of Tuesday, I officially crossed the 200 lb barrier weighing in at 201 lbs!

Definitely on my way to my goal of hitting 215 by mid February before I start cutting. I actually haven't even begun any heavy training yet, so the fact that I've been able to get to this point without it really has me encouraged.

I still have a LOT of areas where I can still pack on a lot of size. I'll be starting on a Bad Ass Mass / Jungle Warfare / Restore stack in a couple weeks, and that should really kick it up a level.

I got to beta test the main anabolic in BAM a while back, and it is truly Bad Ass.. .I can't wait to run it for more than just a few weeks.

I'm planning on taking some pics at the gym on Saturday, so I'll post them up this weekend.

- EME

I noticed that your pec doesn't look any different, at least to me.

I guess since your muscle wasn't torn and only the tendon was damaged then that would be expected.

Unfortunately for me since my pec muscle was torn it's always going to look different than my other pec. Which really sucks!

**EME** · 12-10-2006, 05:39 PM

Here's a quick shot taken at the end of my workout yesterday.

EME at 201-202 lbs :eat:

Come on 215!

- EME

**powerman2000** · 12-11-2006, 05:12 AM

So do you consider your pec to be back at 100%?

I apologize if you've stated this already, but I'd just like to know if it "feels" 100% all of the time or not.

Thanks bro!

Lookin very solid too.

**DarkFalcon** · 12-11-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by EME

Here's a quick shot taken at the end of my workout yesterday.

EME at 201-202 lbs :eat:

Come on 215!

- EME

Nice recovery bro! Amazing to see you back over 200 already! :clapping:

**EME** · 12-11-2006, 06:51 PM

Thanks DF.

I hit my official highest weight ever today with a morning weight of 202! :friday:

- EME

**EME** · 12-11-2006, 06:59 PM

Hey Powerman,

Unfortunately, no it's not anywhere near 100% yet.

I still don't use more than 135 lbs on incline bench, and even then it hurts a little bit when I get up to about 8 or 10 reps.

The muscle is strong enough now to do a lot more than that but the tendon fatiques quickly. I've actually benched 225 for one rep really easily but it gets sore when I do a lot of reps, even with a light weight.

Some days I simply can't do Dumbbell Presses because it just hurts too much. I can usually tell on my first set if it's going to be one of those days. If so, I just stop and go on to something else.

We changed to a new gym recently and they have a combo seated flye, rear delt machine that I really like. It's like doing a pec dec but with a grip and arm position like doing flyes with dumbbells. It's really been helping to loosen up the tendon.

There are a lot of days where it's sore in the morning and I have to really stretch it to get it to feel better.

So, I still have a long way to go to get to 100%, but aesthetically, it looks close now. I still don't have anywhere near the upper chest mass that I had before the tear though. It will come back though. I've only been doing incline presses again for the past 4-6 weeks.

- EME

Quote:

Originally Posted by powerman2000

So do you consider your pec to be back at 100%?

I apologize if you've stated this already, but I'd just like to know if it "feels" 100% all of the time or not.

Thanks bro!

Lookin very solid too.

**Grunt76** · 12-11-2006, 07:44 PM

You know what, EME...

Myself, of the fugged-up left shoulder...

I can't bench, and I have that same machine that you speak of and use it extensively.

One thing that I have started doing is slow-motion presses. 135 on the flat bench is OK and also on the incline. But as soon as I start adding weight, I get a crazy pain in my shoulder. It will be so until I get it surgically repaired.

So anyways, with a spotter I do 3 seconds down, 3 seconds up on flat and incline bench with just 135 and I can get a very good chest workout with very little stress on the joint. I figure your tendon might be OK with such a treatment, so it's something to look into IMO.

Good progress bro.

**powerman2000** · 12-12-2006, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Grunt76

You know what, EME...

Myself, of the fugged-up left shoulder...

I can't bench, and I have that same machine that you speak of and use it extensively.

One thing that I have started doing is slow-motion presses. 135 on the flat bench is OK and also on the incline. But as soon as I start adding weight, I get a crazy pain in my shoulder. It will be so until I get it surgically repaired.

So anyways, with a spotter I do 3 seconds down, 3 seconds up on flat and incline bench with just 135 and I can get a very good chest workout with very little stress on the joint. I figure your tendon might be OK with such a treatment, so it's something to look into IMO.

Good progress bro.

We all just do what we can, right bro?

**EME** · 03-26-2007, 02:25 AM

Hey guys,

Well since it's now 2007, I'll be starting a new log soon at I prepare for my first Natural Pro show this September.

But, I wanted to post a couple quick pics taken this weekend.

New 2007 log coming soon!

- Michael

**DJSTARER** · 03-26-2007, 02:33 AM

looking SWOLE in that last one. Looking pimp too....

best of luck. you're injury story has been quite an inspiration. Way to grind through it.

**EME** · 03-26-2007, 02:46 AM

Thanks Bro, and I appreciate the kind words about my recovery.
I hope that the continued story can help others who face similar situations.

- Michael

**romanaz** · 03-26-2007, 03:14 AM

can't wait to see this!

**DarkFalcon** · 03-26-2007, 05:37 AM

Wow what a turn around bro! Hard to believe you even had that pec tear now. Your doc really did a bang up job for you to back almost as good as if it never happened. I've seen plenty of others not so lucky. Your really thick now hey? Gonna be a much bigger package this next contest. Looking forward to the log.

**powerman2000** · 03-26-2007, 05:42 AM

Best wishes EME as you prepare for your upcoming show.

**EME** · 03-26-2007, 02:49 PM

Hey Romanaz, DF and Powerman.
Thanks!

Yes, things are coming along pretty well, although some areas like arms and delts are still lagging behind the recovery process.. mostly because I still can't use the training weights or intensity that I used to.

Overall I'm really pleased with the recovery so far though, and Yes my ortho surgeon did an awesome job with the surgery. Even the scar isn't very noticeable. I actually kind of like the scar. I consider it a battle scar.

Thanks again for the nice comments.

- Michael

12-10-2006, 05:39 PM	#182
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Here's a quick shot taken at the end of my workout yesterday. EME at 201-202 lbs :eat: Come on 215! - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

12-11-2006, 05:12 AM	#183
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,181 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 202	So do you consider your pec to be back at 100%? I apologize if you've stated this already, but I'd just like to know if it "feels" 100% all of the time or not. Thanks bro! Lookin very solid too. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

12-11-2006, 06:51 PM	#185
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Thanks DF. I hit my official highest weight ever today with a morning weight of 202! :friday: - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

03-26-2007, 02:25 AM	#189
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Hey guys, Well since it's now 2007, I'll be starting a new log soon at I prepare for my first Natural Pro show this September. But, I wanted to post a couple quick pics taken this weekend. New 2007 log coming soon! - Michael __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

03-26-2007, 02:33 AM	#190
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,100 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 115	looking SWOLE in that last one. Looking pimp too.... best of luck. you're injury story has been quite an inspiration. Way to grind through it. __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

03-26-2007, 02:46 AM	#191
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Thanks Bro, and I appreciate the kind words about my recovery. I hope that the continued story can help others who face similar situations. - Michael __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

03-26-2007, 05:37 AM	#193
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Wow what a turn around bro! Hard to believe you even had that pec tear now. Your doc really did a bang up job for you to back almost as good as if it never happened. I've seen plenty of others not so lucky. Your really thick now hey? Gonna be a much bigger package this next contest. Looking forward to the log.

03-26-2007, 05:42 AM	#194
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,181 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 202	Best wishes EME as you prepare for your upcoming show. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

03-26-2007, 02:49 PM	#195
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Hey Romanaz, DF and Powerman. Thanks! Yes, things are coming along pretty well, although some areas like arms and delts are still lagging behind the recovery process.. mostly because I still can't use the training weights or intensity that I used to. Overall I'm really pleased with the recovery so far though, and Yes my ortho surgeon did an awesome job with the surgery. Even the scar isn't very noticeable. I actually kind of like the scar. I consider it a battle scar. Thanks again for the nice comments. - Michael __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

03-27-2007, 12:30 AM	#196
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,181 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 202