08/27/2021
Throwback to tearing my pec and completely changing my entire outlook on lifting.
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I have been in the gym since I was about 12 or 13 years old and I have always been adamant about listening to my body and making sure to push forward or take rest when I needed too.
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I knew that prioritizing these things made me bigger and stronger than I ever have been in the past. BUT this time last August, the way I trained changed forever.
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At the time, I felt unstoppable. I was well on my way to shattering records for powerlifting I previously set. Until I found myself with a complete Sternal Pectoralis tear.
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Although it ended up being one of the hardest things I’ve been through, it’s crazy to say that my injury was the best thing to happen to me.
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Why..?
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It made me slow down and pay closer attention to my style of training and my overall view of muscle action.
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Some of my biggest takeaways from this journey would be:
• Meditation and healing.
Often times, I would meditate right before bed and talk to my body. I know it sounds weird, but actually taking time to connect my mind with my body helped the process go a little faster.
• Trusting the process.
There were soooooo many times that I’ve said, “No pain today, time to get back to work.” Little did I know that rushing ahead only made things worse and almost delayed healing. Taking time to truly rest helped immensely.
• Mentality is everything.
Man, I cannot tell you how many days that I was sad and depressed about my situation. It hurt to be so limited. I believe the worst day was when I couldn’t wash my own dishes. We frequently take for granted the things we consider to be simple tasks until we are no longer capable of completing them, they are a lot harder than you think.
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All in all, I’m blessed to have gone through this process because it made me a better coach, friend and person.
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