Can some of the brothers on here

Big Rick

help me out?I have been lifting for about 6 1/2 to 7 years,that's it no prior lifting what so ever.I had surgery in Oct.I was out about 10 -12 weeks.My prob is strength.Keep in mind i am not that strong but when i had surgery i was working out with 315 on flat for 6 to 8 reps for my last set.Now i have been back for 10 to 12 weeks and i am struggling with 315 i got it for 2 the other day and thought i was gonna blow a gasket.But not just bench i have noticed all my workouts seem to be lagging where they were.I am 36 and i guess that could have something to do with it.But it seems i am just in a horriable rut.All help dearly appreciated.

Pdogg310

It took you years to build that strength but it's amazing how quickly you can lose it especially after a long 10-12 week layoff. Just ease back into training and the strength will eventually come back. I had a real bad rotator cuff injury about 2 years ago which put me out of the gym completely for almost 3 months. I felt the same way you're feeling now and I kept telling myself: "Just take your time b/c it'll all come back." Sure enough, I gained most of my strength back in about 3 months. You'll get there bro. Just be patient.

Big Rick

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Originally Posted by Pdogg310

It took you years to build that strength but it's amazing how quickly you can lose it especially after a long 10-12 week layoff. Just ease back into training and the strength will eventually come back. I had a real bad rotator cuff injury about 2 years ago which put me out of the gym completely for almost 3 months. I felt the same way you're feeling now and I kept telling myself: "Just take your time b/c it'll all come back." Sure enough, I gained most of my strength back in about 3 months. You'll get there bro. Just be patient.

Pdogg310 i guess i need to be patient it just sucks cause i am a pretty big guy.5'11" 250 (i will post some pics).But the strength of a weakling.I guess it is just a head thing,but i appreciate your post.

BITTA

patience my brother, that is all you need because as pdogg said it will come back. it would definatly help to add some strength specific type training to your regime. there are plenty of programs that can get your strength up rather quickly on certain lifts, and IMO bench is right there w/ squats for lifts that can be drastically improved in a short time

Blonde D

Patience does not come easy for Big Rick.

lol

liftsiron

Yup just give yourself some time.

Big Rick

Guy's thanks for the responses.I am a very unpatient mofo....It just sucks being 250 and struggling with 315....

**mpresiv**

Yeah be patient with it bro. Heck, my lifts have always been on the light side anyway. I tend to focus on the contraction of the muscles mainly. But stay in the gym bigrick and you'll be back in no time.

Pdogg310

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Originally Posted by Blonde D

Patience does not come easy for Big Rick.

lol

uh.....hello Blonde D. Nice avatar. :D

Blonde D

Thanks Pdogg310!!!!

I appreciate that!

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Big Rick Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ar. Age: 40 Posts: 346 Rep Power: 4	Can some of the brothers on here help me out?I have been lifting for about 6 1/2 to 7 years,that's it no prior lifting what so ever.I had surgery in Oct.I was out about 10 -12 weeks.My prob is strength.Keep in mind i am not that strong but when i had surgery i was working out with 315 on flat for 6 to 8 reps for my last set.Now i have been back for 10 to 12 weeks and i am struggling with 315 i got it for 2 the other day and thought i was gonna blow a gasket.But not just bench i have noticed all my workouts seem to be lagging where they were.I am 36 and i guess that could have something to do with it.But it seems i am just in a horriable rut.All help dearly appreciated. __________________ undefinedundefined

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Pdogg310 The Total Package Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 28 Posts: 989 Rep Power: 4	It took you years to build that strength but it's amazing how quickly you can lose it especially after a long 10-12 week layoff. Just ease back into training and the strength will eventually come back. I had a real bad rotator cuff injury about 2 years ago which put me out of the gym completely for almost 3 months. I felt the same way you're feeling now and I kept telling myself: "Just take your time b/c it'll all come back." Sure enough, I gained most of my strength back in about 3 months. You'll get there bro. Just be patient.

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BITTA Post Whore Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: THE DIRTY DIRTY Age: 32 Posts: 1,245 Rep Power: 6	patience my brother, that is all you need because as pdogg said it will come back. it would definatly help to add some strength specific type training to your regime. there are plenty of programs that can get your strength up rather quickly on certain lifts, and IMO bench is right there w/ squats for lifts that can be drastically improved in a short time __________________ I can tell you about natural training BUTI know no sources dont ask me

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Blonde D Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 318 Rep Power: 4	Patience does not come easy for Big Rick. lol

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liftsiron Musclesci Vet Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,443 Rep Power: 7	Yup just give yourself some time.

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Big Rick Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ar. Age: 40 Posts: 346 Rep Power: 4	Hey Guy's thanks for the responses.I am a very unpatient mofo....It just sucks being 250 and struggling with 315.... __________________ undefinedundefined

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mpresiv Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,365 Rep Power: 7	Yeah be patient with it bro. Heck, my lifts have always been on the light side anyway. I tend to focus on the contraction of the muscles mainly. But stay in the gym bigrick and you'll be back in no time.

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Blonde D Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 318 Rep Power: 4	Thanks Pdogg310!!!! I appreciate that!

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