Backstory: I recently had surgery to repair my ring finger, broken bone and torn tendon. Still restricted from grip work. I can use straps but can not pull heavy. I can not deadlift heavy and am just getting back to doing bench work.
Due to my lack of being able to do much else I decided to run Smolov. I’m on my last week of the Base Mesocycle. I am feeling beat up and still have two more sessions before I Max. I have decided to not continue Smolov.
Trying to find something in my unique position to train. I can squat and press and do light back and deadlifting. I have a Yoke Bar, Barbell, Bench, Rack, etc.
My first idea was a Conjugate program. Also considered Stronglift. Also just considered running different programs concurrently for upper and lower. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
[quote]calebsmitty wrote:
Backstory: I recently had surgery to repair my ring finger, broken bone and torn tendon. Still restricted from grip work. I can use straps but can not pull heavy. I can not deadlift heavy and am just getting back to doing bench work.
Due to my lack of being able to do much else I decided to run Smolov. I’m on my last week of the Base Mesocycle. I am feeling beat up and still have two more sessions before I Max. I have decided to not continue Smolov.
Trying to find something in my unique position to train. I can squat and press and do light back and deadlifting. I have a Yoke Bar, Barbell, Bench, Rack, etc.
My first idea was a Conjugate program. Also considered Stronglift. Also just considered running different programs concurrently for upper and lower. Any input would be greatly appreciated.[/quote]
Why did you quit 2 sessions before your max? Smolov is not easy. YOU ARE SUPPOSED to feel beat up.
Havn’t quit. I am not going to continue after I hit my max. I got through 7x5 last night. Have 10x3 tonight. My left hip has been bothering me the last few days. I took an extra rest day and it didn’t help. Not injured just overworked.
I’m a baseball coach and the season starts Friday. I do not believe I will be able to do both. So I am going to stop after the Base Mesocycle. I’m just curious if anyone has any ideas given my current situation.