I actually worked with a post-collegiate basketball player once upon a time. His squat wasn’t great, but it got better when we added weight. It’s like his body automatically found the right positions under load.
That makes sense to me. I got some coaching on squat a few months ago, and he started with just a bar and I was terrible, falling forward, not getting anywhere near parallel.
That was our problem with this guy. He was 6’10" so that might’ve been a factor. We used to have people prove they could squat without the bar by standing with their nose against the wall. I’ve learned that it’s not necessary to do that anymore.
It’s your log man, if you want to share these thing either as a therapeutic tool for yourself (getting things off your chest) or others, then go for it.
Anyone who reads it as “whining” can decide to scroll through or click off. Some of us will be good with the content and will let you know if you start whining 
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No. I’m sure alot of us can relate.
I’m not sure if this means what I think I’m reading so bear with me and let me know if I’m off base here.
I feel like this statement hold a key (maybe not THE key) to unlock some things for you.
I have always subscribed to the mantra that, of the group of people in a gym, no one is weak or “worse”; everyone is just getting stronger.
I get it; you’re a competitive MF! I think most of us on this forum are rather like that.
But, one thing you might think about changing is your perspective on is who you’re competing against.
When you’re recovering from injury, you’re not competing against your healthy “last year when I was jacked and shredded” self; you’re competing against the “yesterday I couldn’t do this but today I am going to” self.
Not sure if that helps with anything or not but just an observation.
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This is good advice. Not sure if I’ll be able to adopt this mindset over night, but it’s good nonetheless 
. I guess I’m comparing myself to my post hip surgery self. But due to my hip pain, I actually quit squatting back in November or December. I basically took 9-10 months off from that type of movement. I only had a 12-13 week layoff for my hip surgery.
And sorry I meant yea. Share your struggles. And @cdmac24 is right if someone doesnt like it they can read another log.
I was referring to writing out a blog post/article regarding this. I need ideas!
Type D was traditionally labeled, “Type D - Dickie Doo. His belly stick out more than his dickie do” until the realignment in 2016 when they went with the more conservative one you posted
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Sorry I’m working and skimming through the forum quickly. I’d be interested I reading about your rehab and what has worked and hasnt worked maybe? I think also fitness ideas related to pd/fire are always popular as many start looking for ways to prep for academies and such.
Sorry not really related to your specific topic and I can relate to your mental battles but I err on the overeating side because I fear losing muscle. Or maybe it is the same?
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I think it’s the same issue just from a different perspective.
I think this is a battle most lifters face. And probably the root cause of all the “should I bulk or cut” threads that make zero sense at face value.
I think you still want to achieve a goal you have in your minds eye. Something like 210-215# at 9-12% and that drives the “obsessive” behavior. I know it’s been like that for me and I think I have one more run in me to get to a goal I have and then be satisfied and be “normal” again with regard to training, meal prep, nutrition, etc. For me, I’d like to be in show condition at 165# at 50 years old.
That’s still very attainable for me but I know it’s going to take a long term, build, cut cycle and I’m not sure right now whether I have that in me given the recent injury. I’m teetering on the verge of saying F it, I’m just going to eat pizza and drink Dr Pepper and get fat. who cares…
now I’m rambling on your log… point of the story is that you’re chasing something and I think for you right now you’re actually chasing too many things: Recover/rehab, strength, size, aesthetics, conditioning, nutrition, etc. etc. I think you’re stuck in the cycle of wanting all of it at once instead of allowing yourself the grace to pursue each goal in its own time as it fits into the larger strategy of your long term outlook. Hey, I’m guilty of that myself so I’m not throwing stones here just maybe shedding some light.
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FML - OK, I’m going to start trying to do these again. I’ve watched TONS of videos and still can’t get the damn things. I feel like it’s the exercise equivalent of patting your head and rubbing your tummy. I feel like I’m rather coordinated and athletic but these just kick me in the jimmy.
I get in that same zone. That’s why I liked the idea of sticking to a single program by the book for a set period of time. I always find a reason to not and usually it’s because I’m trying to do EVERYTHING at the same time.
This is very profound man… some, “I saw the light during a Peyote induced euphoric episode” type stuff !!
When I was in the Marine Corps and we would go on long hikes with full gear, I was about 150# carrying around a 40-50# pack. Just keep taking one more step until they tell you to stop, were my thoughts. Guys much bigger than me and stronger than me would whine, “we’ve got 18 miles to go” as we got to our 2 mile mark and they would inevitably fall out of the hike and be riding in the back of the HMMWV by the time we hit the half way mark.
Moral of the story:
If you narrow your focus you will only have the same amount to go each time you think about it.
ONE STEP
ONE STEP
ONE STEP
ONE STEP
I’m more and more convinced that God is speaking to both of us with the same message:
“Slow down”, “Patience”
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I’m going to start a gofundme for both J and myself so we can afford the peptides for our recovery
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Always, man. Bigger shoulders, leaner stomach, better conditioning… oh, yeah - I’m in pain every time I move so better fix that, too. It’s tough. I guess I just want to be like the CrossFit athletes I watch every year. Jerks.
After watching the video and practicing, I realized I really struggle to only use my wrists to flick the rope. I swing my whole arm.
Ya know, I was pretty happy running SGSS last year as a recovery program. I was also eating somewhat like an ass… 
Yeah, that’s a tough one when it comes to training. I can be patient for the results, but I’m not even allowed to pursue my goals at the moment. I guess I should only care about getting healed up, but it’s tough not to look ahead. I’ve been doing modified training for so long; I just want to be normal. I feel like I’m close and I want it so bad that I’m probably rushing it.
I still need to have that talk with the Mrs…