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[erp 2,016]

BigViffer- great progress. Congrats on the pull ups and deadlifts. Last year I was about 25 lbs away from my goal of a 150 lb dead. A chronic back injury sidelined my progress. I'm going to start working on volume again this fall. Hoping to get back into the low 100s. I appreciate the recommendation on negatives. I too find assisted pull ups to easy but cannot still yet do an unassisted rep. [emoji963]????

[wcherry5901 10]

You guys are the ones that motivate me. I'm still waiting for insurance approval, I'm currently 6,3 400 lbs waiting on the sleeve. I have told my wife that I am putting a rule on myself that I have to exercise before I can go home that's my rule. I also had to explain that when this gets done I'm going to miss some things like little league practices, but if I miss them now I won't miss them later. Thanks for settling my mind about everything.

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[BigTink2LilTink 723]

Update I'm still using about 75% of BigViffer's workout routines, with a few things I've added in on my own. The one thing that he said that I'll swear by, is that post workout pump. Its real people its freaking real.

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[BigViffer 3,544]

Glad to see you are still rocking the gym Tink. I really need to update my routine on here. I don't do most anything on this routine anymore if you can believe that! I have simplified a lot and focused on strength versus size/ aesthetics. I looked better last year, but I am pulling 65 more pounds on the deadlift, 75 more on squats, and about the same with bench press.

[illailla 79]

has any lifters here have success gaining muscle? increasing calories has to be rough

[BigViffer 3,544]

I'd say I've gained a *bit* of muscle...

[BigTink2LilTink 723]

6 hours ago, illailla said:

has any lifters here have success gaining muscle? increasing calories has to be rough

After a while you will be able to increase calorie intake the farther out from surgery you are. But you have got to get a firm understanding on nutrition and what does and doesn't work for your body post surgery to consume. As for gaining muscle yes you can have success in doing it. But just like with everything else losing weight gaining muscle, toning shape, losing inches, that take consistent effort. You have to be consistent with the working out (not just cardio, but actual weight lifting and body training), eating sensible and right, and avoiding habit forming things that will make those gains you get in the gym not last as long as you want them to.