11 Aug Training Log: 8/9/2025
Training Log – Adductor & Pec Recovery Phase
I’ve been battling an adductor magnus tear for well over a year now. While I haven’t had it officially confirmed by MRI, I’ve come to know exactly what flares it up and what keeps it calm. It’s been a frustrating cycle — it’ll improve for a while, then a movement or activity will set it back. About eight weeks ago, I re-tweaked it in an unexpected way when my dog got loose and I had to jump a fence to catch him. That jump aggravated the injury, and a few days later, I made it worse by deadlifting from knee height with a trap bar.
That position — fully extending the hip from a mid-shin or knee height pull — is one of the worst angles for my adductor and hamstrings. The strain at that range is significant, so I’ll be steering clear of that variation for the foreseeable future.
Additional Limitation – Pec Recovery
On top of the adductor issue, I’m still recovering from a pec procedure. Two weeks ago, I had multiple lipomas removed from my left pec. These have been a recurring thing for years, typically forming around stress concentrations in my body. While benign, they can be uncomfortable and restrict certain lifts and positions. Right now, the pec is still tender, with some swelling and a visible hematoma. That means upper-body training is extremely limited. Even simple movements like bird dogs require modifications so I don’t irritate the area further.
This Weeks Training Focus
Given these limitations, this session was designed to be restorative, not high-intensity. My priorities were:
- Lower body work, avoiding deep hip extension and loaded adduction.
- Upper body volume was kept minimal to protect the pec.
- Core stability exercises adjusted to pain-free ranges.
- Mobility and movement prep focused on support and healing rather than load.
The aim right now isn’t to push numbers — it’s to create the best environment for recovery so I can come back strong when cleared.
Recovery Protocol
I’ve continued with a peptide stack in my recovery plan — BPC-157, TB-500, and a copper peptide — to help with tissue repair and inflammation. I’ll be monitoring how these affect my healing and will share detailed updates in future training logs.
Looking Ahead
Even though I’m limited in what I can do, I’m motivated to get back to full training. This phase is about smart, disciplined work, not reckless intensity. The more patient I am now, the less likely I am to deal with lingering setbacks later.
I also plan to release a video soon on lipomas — what they are, how they develop, and why more people than you’d think might have them. For now, it’s about staying consistent with rehab, protecting the injured areas, and building the foundation for a pain-free return to hard training.
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