PT - Bodyweight Only Training

[krader]

I don't know what to tell you other then there is a bit of inspiration in the fact that Tra Telligman the MMA fighter only has one pec as well. I think you was in a car accident when he was young. I would say go ahead and give bodyweight stuff a try as long as you don't feel like you are hurting yourself when you are doing it and have a soft surface you are working out on.


krader

[Razor]

See2, a very good friend of mine was also born without a pectoralis major on one side. I first met him while we were both attending SFAS, as ranger-qualified infantry lieutenants. He was in the running for the Ironman (best PT score) award at the Infantry Officer's Advance Course, was the #2 officer graduate of the SFQC, served several years in an SFG, and has since moved on to even more opportunities to hunt down the enemies of our country. I say this to show that missing a pec hasn't slowed him down a bit, so if you want to give the body weight only exercises a shot, go for it, and see what your mind will allow you to do, as our bodies tend to be pessimistic quitters at the core.

[See2]

Originally Posted by Razor

See2, a very good friend of mine was also born without a pectoralis major on one side. I first met him while we were both attending SFAS, as ranger-qualified infantry lieutenants. He was in the running for the Ironman (best PT score) award at the Infantry Officer's Advance Course, was the #2 officer graduate of the SFQC, served several years in an SFG, and has since moved on to even more opportunities to hunt down the enemies of our country. I say this to show that missing a pec hasn't slowed him down a bit, so if you want to give the body weight only exercises a shot, go for it, and see what your mind will allow you to do, as our bodies tend to be pessimistic quitters at the core.

Daaamn. OK, if THAT isn't a motivator, I don't know what the hell is. Thanks, Razor! I'll buy that damn book today!

[booker]

Razor's story should be inspiration to all of us with or without all the correct anatomical parts.

[bosljeff]

Originally Posted by Razor

See2, a very good friend of mine was also born without a pectoralis major on one side. I first met him while we were both attending SFAS, as ranger-qualified infantry lieutenants. He was in the running for the Ironman (best PT score) award at the Infantry Officer's Advance Course, was the #2 officer graduate of the SFQC, served several years in an SFG, and has since moved on to even more opportunities to hunt down the enemies of our country. I say this to show that missing a pec hasn't slowed him down a bit, so if you want to give the body weight only exercises a shot, go for it, and see what your mind will allow you to do, as our bodies tend to be pessimistic quitters at the core.

Holy Shit. I will forever remember that when I feel the slightest urge to whine or quit. Thanks for the inspirational stories.

[MtnGoat]

[QUOTE=See2]I was born without a pec on the left side (major, I have the minor). Now, with things like the Hindu pushup and such, it seems like this requires a relatively strong chest to do - and even starting out, having both muscles helps even if you can only do one.

With me, my right pec takes up its slack, but my left arm and shoulder are doing the work for my left side. I usually do chest on a Smith bench in the gym, just so, if the left arm gives out (which it frequently does), I don't drop the bar on myself. [QUOTE]


See2 - Check these out

I found this while trolling on a body building site and found this.

Check these PIX out. His name is OBYDENNOV ALEXSEY, 29 y/o, lives in Russia. Absolutely Amazing! A true inspiration to athletes and bodybuilders everywhere. I thought for the ones that had the chest problems and can't use body parts for so reason or another.
Alexsey, I commend his on the outstanding development of his physique despite his physical limitations.

It just goes to show, if you have the will to succeed you will find a way to work around your limitations.He CAN'T train his right-hand and left-hand restrictedly.

The heat!!!

[MtnGoat]

FORGOT TO POST THESE

[jatx]

Very very interesting. I would be interested to know more about his routine, it could be useful for those like myself who are trying to maintain upper body strength while healing from hand/wrist/arm injuries. Any links?

[MtnGoat]

Originally Posted by jatx

Very very interesting. I would be interested to know more about his routine, it could be useful for those like myself who are trying to maintain upper body strength while healing from hand/wrist/arm injuries. Any links?

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hlight=russian

[krader]

Thought this looked interesting. I haven't been doing much yoga as of late. EDT ala Charles Staley is what I have been doing. Its a good quick time. Anyway here is the yoga link.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060716/..._military_yoga


krader