northback’s BodyBlog

A few weeks ago, I was feeling great at the end of a workout.  Felt like I might have a bit left in me so I decided to go for it with one set of heavy inclines.  Went a bit too heavy and my right arm pinched.  No popping or anything, just kind of tweaked.  Brushed it off, went home and the next day awoke to some nagging pain.

Did the ice, advil, heat thing for a while - and went back to doing rotator cuff exercises.  Seemed to work well and loosen up my shoulder.  Things were getting back on track.  Still couldn’t focus on incline or decline DB’s so stuck with flat barbell pressing.  Shoulder workouts later in the week went good - sticking with BB.

Now after a few days off, went back to Chest day to test the incline and developed some pain.  I’m positive that this is from a rotator cuff strain - so have decided to focus on abs, cardio, and arm exercises that do not affect the area.  Real bummer because it always seems when I’m about to break some barriers and make some serious gains -some stupid thing happens.  Oh well, lesson learned I guess. 

Plan of attack now is to focus on Rotator Exercises, stretching and rest.  Will include some focus on abs/arms/legs on exercises that do not affect my right shoulder.  Also plan to get some massage work done on the affected area.  In two weeks, I’ll start light and evaluate my progress.

I’m also in debate on staying with the anabolic diet.  I find it very effective when lifting heavy, but if I am not able to lift consistantly I don’t think the diet is the right one for me.  I’m sticking with it for now, but will decide on any diet changes as I receive feedback from my shoulder.