Keosawa's Powerlifting Log

[WitchCraft]

Yikes, hope you get good news about that. Stay safe Kyle!

Also, heal like a wolverine?? I've never heard of that phrase before, but I guess I hope you can do that lol

 

[eastNYgoon138]

Also, heal like a wolverine?? I've never heard of that phrase before, but I guess I hope you can do that lol

Pardon WC, she lives under a rock...


I'm sorry to hear about the knee Kyle. I'm sure it isn't too serious. Just have Janis piggyback you around for a few days.

 

[Keosawa]

Hi everyone,

First of all, thank you for the kind words. It's helping. I am trying to keep from being heartbroken about this, and so far I'm handling it surprisingly well. Here's an update on my status.

I went to student health today, and I was referred over to the vascular lab for an ultrasound to check for clotting/cysts. Blood flow is good, and both were ruled out. This is good, because I was thinking that, based on my symptoms, I had burst a Baker's cyst.

The next step is to get an MRI. Currently, I have one scheduled for the 22nd, which does me no good as far as the meet goes. I'm going to rest up for the next few days and evaluate my progress. I WILL bench press on Saturday if I'm feeling good enough to set up on a bench; if I'm not, I'll floor press. But I'll likely do no speed pulling and no squatting for the time being.

On Monday morning, I'll make a decision to proceed ahead or drop out based on how I feel. If I'm feeling better--and I think I could heal in time--I'm going to proceed with the cut as usual. If I'm not feeling 100% by the time the meet rolls around, I will probably drop out. I don't want to risk a more serious injury if my leg is still compromised.

If I do feel better by the time the meet rolls around, I'll be competing. Chances are, I'll allow myself only two squat attempts, and only two squat singles in knee wraps, period. That means a.) I'll be warming up completely without wraps and b.) I'll be jumping about 100 lbs. for my opener, which is obviously a risk, but it's better to do take that chance then place more stress on this injury.

If I do feel good at the meet and can squat, it'll probably flare up again, because that's what it has done the last few weeks. I should be able to keep it together and finish the meet before it gets worse, and if I minimize my squat attempts, I might be able to get through it without much discomfort.

If I know it's not going to happen, I'll just sit this one out and go as a handler and assistant to our other lifters. I've thought about doing push/pull, but I'm just not motivated enough by this to do it. My goals are all based on being a three-lift lifter.

When I have more info, I'll share it. Thanks again, everyone.

 

[squatsquatsquat]

Sorry to hear about your injury, Keo. It's a shame, especially right before a meet. Take care and I know you'll come back stronger than ever!

 

[LegioTitan]

Well man glad to hear it's not life threatening obviously.

Hope it heals up quickly and doesn't have any serious long-term training consequences.

 

[JauntyAngle]

Really hope this turns out to be nothing too serious, Keo.

 

[hatchoo]

Check your PM

 

[rikwebb]

Hope it heals up soon mate.

 

[fbmmofo]

Hope it heals quick keo,good luck

 

[KnuckleSangwich]

Keep your head up buddy. Heal up quick.

 

[Keosawa]

Well, day two of the injury log is here:

I woke up this morning feeling better than I did yesterday. I still can't walk normally, but I can at least get my heel to touch the ground with a little work. I can also start to flex my calf, which is a good sign.

It's still not to a point where I could squat at all, but it's now starting to progress, which is a good sign. If I keep seeing progress, I think I'll be ready in time for the meet. Now, it might not behave at the meet, but I could manage it if I limit my squat attempts.

 

[Kripto]

Man, I'm genuinely sad.

Hope that shit clears up and you're good for the meet..

 

[CRZA]

Yeah, hope you heal up keo!

 

[dawgpnd81]

Heal up fast man.

And no shame in skipping this meet. Your young as fuck, no sense in blowing up your knee now.

 

[Keosawa]

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Tricep Pushdowns w/ band, four sets



The difference in my leg is night and day from yesterday; I was feeling good enough to try benching today, and I honestly didn't anticipate that happening. I can get around pretty well now, and it seems like it improves by the hour. So, hopefully that continues--I'm feeling pretty good about my chances here. In fact, this thing might be ready for some wrapless squatting on Tuesday (squatting isn't the problem so much as squatting with my knee wraps cranked real tight).

Despite not having benched in six days, I felt pretty strong. I did a bunch of singles, working up to my opener and my second attempt, then did some longer paused sets with 185 just to get some extra volume in. Considering I missed Wednesday's bench session, I'll probably bench again on Tuesday, but I'll keep the intensity light and focus on just getting in some quality reps.

Overall, a good day. 305 moved pretty well, and I think 304 for a second attempt should be a given, unless I really screw something up.

 

[Gfreak]

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The difference in my leg is night and day from yesterday; I was feeling good enough to try benching today, and I honestly didn't anticipate that happening. I can get around pretty well now, and it seems like it improves by the hour. So, hopefully that continues--I'm feeling pretty good about my chances here. In fact, this thing might be ready for some wrapless squatting on Tuesday (squatting isn't the problem so much as squatting with my knee wraps cranked real tight).

Despite not having benched in six days, I felt pretty strong. I did a bunch of singles, working up to my opener and my second attempt, then did some longer paused sets with 185 just to get some extra volume in. Considering I missed Wednesday's bench session, I'll probably bench again on Tuesday, but I'll keep the intensity light and focus on just getting in some quality reps.

Overall, a good day. 305 moved pretty well, and I think 304 for a second attempt should be a given, unless I really screw something up.

Awesome to hear man! Hopefully everything works out.

Also, Lol at those kipping hanging leg raises. :icon_chee

 

[WitchCraft]

Pardon WC, she lives under a rock...


I'm sorry to hear about the knee Kyle. I'm sure it isn't too serious. Just have Janis piggyback you around for a few days.

Yeah, don't mind me. :redface:

Bench looked easy! Good to hear you won't be losing a leg. Rest up you tiny freak!

 

[LegioTitan]

Was hoping for a close up of the back of the knee

Did the pain affect your set up for the bench at all??

I strained my ham a bit this week. Not nearly as severe just some pain behind the knee and a but on the anterior but I did notice it pulling a bit when I set up on the bench and really planted my ass.

 

[Keosawa]

Awesome to hear man! Hopefully everything works out.

Also, Lol at those kipping hanging leg raises. :icon_chee

That one's in perma-cut mode.

Yeah, don't mind me. :redface:

Bench looked easy! Good to hear you won't be losing a leg. Rest up you tiny freak!

Yeah, the bench felt pretty easy. Hopefully I'll set a cool meet PR on the bench at this one.

Was hoping for a close up of the back of the knee

Did the pain affect your set up for the bench at all??

I strained my ham a bit this week. Not nearly as severe just some pain behind the knee and a but on the anterior but I did notice it pulling a bit when I set up on the bench and really planted my ass.

There is so little swelling that you wouldn't be able to spot it. And having my leg in a curled position doesn't really bother me at all; it's having my leg fully extended, with my foot turned up (i.e. standing straight) that hurts the worst. I told myself that if it bothered me at all, I'd floor press, but I had to do something for my press, because it had been six days since I had trained it and I don't want to take too much time off here.

 

[miaou]

Good to hear the knee is better. Hope it fully heals.