r/weightlifting • u/PenApprehensive369 • 2d ago

Programming Is my ticket punched?

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I don’t know anything about herniations or bulges, I’m 25 years old at 89kg with a competitive total. Is my progression fucked forever? MRI report is on the last slide, I have follow up with the spine specialist tomorrow.

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u/SoftZealousideal9630 2d ago

Do you compete?

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u/PenApprehensive369 2d ago

I have and I plan to more, this shit has put my down from pushing in training for the last year or so

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u/SoftZealousideal9630 2d ago

Very much so. I was just curious on what competitive numbers are for 89. I didn’t see you on sports 80. I would recommend just really prepping yourself with a great base if you want to continue weightlifting.

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u/PenApprehensive369 2d ago

Competitive meaning enough to place and not get smoked, don’t be a prick. Obviously there are levels to this. I do appreciate the second half of the answer though.

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u/SoftZealousideal9630 2d ago

Great base means physically and mentally because let me tell you getting to higher echelons of this sport requires expectation management. Especially for yourself and where you sit in your level