Currently in the rehabilitation phase from surgery after tearing my distal bicep tendon deadlifting (mixed grip). Exercises in this phase are more focused on rebuilding strength safely for specific areas impacted, while other areas such as legs I am training somewhat normally (with the exception of squats using the Smith machine for safety and avoiding standard deadlifts for now).
Age: 39
Height: 193cm
Weight 124kg
BF: 25-30% (Dexa and bodyscans before the injury had me just under 20%, however I assume these are not 100% accurate and with time off training, would prefer to over estimate).
Goals: Rehabilitation, recover strength, reduce body fat, increase muscle mass (in that order)
The suggestion has been to use something like MK677/Ostarine/BPC157/TB500 to help the rehabilitation journey. Wanted experienced opinions as the advice I have been provided may not come from people with the right level of knowledge in real life.
Diet:
Calorie Target: 2,600 (mild cut) which I have just started now that my arm is out of the sling and can exercise the upper body again.
Typical day (Sunday-Thursday)
7am 4x eggs w/ bit of butter + 2 wholemeal toast + black coffee (no sugar)
10am Banana + black coffee (no sugar)
12pm 250 grams chicken/beef/fish + 200 grams steamed veggies (spinach/zucchini/broccoli/Cauliflower)
2pm Black coffee (no sugar) + either a protein bar, 95 gram tuna or 2 wholemeal toast with vegemite
7pm Protein shake
8:30pm 250 gram chicken breast or thigh grilled + 200 grams seasonal steamed veggies (broccolini/zucchini/asparagus). Occasionally
9:30pm Casein custard protein + sugar free jelly
Calories: 2,600-2,800
Protein: 200-220 grams
Carbs 170-200 grams
Fats: 80-100 grams
Friday/Saturday similar to above but I don't cook dinner (typically Thai or BBQ chicken and veggies)
Note: I was at 3,600 calories prior to injury as part of the strength block.
Exercise (see the last 5 sessions attached)
Session 1 (upper1 - chest/shoulders/arms)
Session 2 (Legs1)
Session 3 (upper2 - back/arms)
Session 4 (Legs2)
Session 5 (upper3 - chest/shoulders/arms)
I typically go for a 30/45 min walk 3 to 4 days per week and/or have a cardio/stretching session if I go on a 6th day
Typically I would do a hypertrophy Push, Legs Pull, Upper, Lower block however for the 6 weeks prior to injury I did a 4 day split strength block.
Age: 39
Height: 193cm
Weight 124kg
BF: 25-30% (Dexa and bodyscans before the injury had me just under 20%, however I assume these are not 100% accurate and with time off training, would prefer to over estimate).
Goals: Rehabilitation, recover strength, reduce body fat, increase muscle mass (in that order)
The suggestion has been to use something like MK677/Ostarine/BPC157/TB500 to help the rehabilitation journey. Wanted experienced opinions as the advice I have been provided may not come from people with the right level of knowledge in real life.
Diet:
Calorie Target: 2,600 (mild cut) which I have just started now that my arm is out of the sling and can exercise the upper body again.
Typical day (Sunday-Thursday)
7am 4x eggs w/ bit of butter + 2 wholemeal toast + black coffee (no sugar)
10am Banana + black coffee (no sugar)
12pm 250 grams chicken/beef/fish + 200 grams steamed veggies (spinach/zucchini/broccoli/Cauliflower)
2pm Black coffee (no sugar) + either a protein bar, 95 gram tuna or 2 wholemeal toast with vegemite
7pm Protein shake
8:30pm 250 gram chicken breast or thigh grilled + 200 grams seasonal steamed veggies (broccolini/zucchini/asparagus). Occasionally
9:30pm Casein custard protein + sugar free jelly
Calories: 2,600-2,800
Protein: 200-220 grams
Carbs 170-200 grams
Fats: 80-100 grams
Friday/Saturday similar to above but I don't cook dinner (typically Thai or BBQ chicken and veggies)
Note: I was at 3,600 calories prior to injury as part of the strength block.
Exercise (see the last 5 sessions attached)
Session 1 (upper1 - chest/shoulders/arms)
Session 2 (Legs1)
Session 3 (upper2 - back/arms)
Session 4 (Legs2)
Session 5 (upper3 - chest/shoulders/arms)
I typically go for a 30/45 min walk 3 to 4 days per week and/or have a cardio/stretching session if I go on a 6th day
Typically I would do a hypertrophy Push, Legs Pull, Upper, Lower block however for the 6 weeks prior to injury I did a 4 day split strength block.