You’re not coming across as a crybaby at all. It’s hard to deal with a loss of function.
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28.06.
Wow I am feeling yesterdays workout! In a good way though. My lat and triceps are very sore. Back and hip are holding up.
Got a recipe from my doctor for some physio sessions this morning.
1 sumo deadlift (t&g)
Up to (last warm up was 140 kg doh, beltless)
8 @ 140 kg
8 @ 130 kg
8 @ 130 kg
8 @ 130 kg
2 good mornings
10 @ 40 kg
10 @ 50 kg
10 @ 60 kg
10 @ 60 kg
10 @ 60 kg
3 seated row machine
3 x 12 ascending weights
4 Leg curls
2 x 12
Notes:
- I guess it is okay for being out of the loop with sumos and all. Also I obviously didn’t push anything hard and listened closely to my body. I do expect to be super sore tomorrow though.
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30.06.
1 Bench press (5/3/1 - TM 103,5 kg)
67,5 kg x 5
77,5 kg x 5
87,5 kg x 8 - wow…
2 slingshot bench press
100 kg x 5
105 kg x 5 - felt a lot better than all previous sets.
107,5 kg x 5
3 seated cable row
10 @ 60 kg
10 @ 70 kg
10 @ 80 kg
10 @ 90 kg
8 @ 100 kg
10 @ 80 kg
4 db bench press (very light incline)
8 @ 35 kg - right pec is feeling a little off.
8 @ 35 kg - left it Herr because of right pec
5 lat pull-row-hybrid
12 @ 65 kg
12 @ 75 kg
6 band pull aparts
100 total reps
Notes:
- bench press: this was humbling and kind of embarassing.
- on a positive note: got lucky and could get a treatment yesterday plus I made a couple more appointments. This physio is definitely a better fit for me. Treatment was pretty good. I feel better already.
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Was the bench related to the injury or just a bad day at the office ?
The latter. Also I just haven’t been benching in quite some time. It took a back seat during comp prep and it seems to decrease fast
Sounds like you are just out of practice. The strength is still there it’s not like it disappeared overnight. Just bench more.’
Yeah I am not that worried. I have been in this position often enough. That’s why I know that 5/3/1 will/ should get me back to my old bench numbers. In maybe 3 months I should be back and pushing for new PRs.
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01.07.
1 Box jumps
5 @ 50 cm
5 @ 60 cm
5 @ 70 cm
2 SSB box squat (in briefs, without sleeves)
6 x 5 @ 142 kg
3 Car deadlift simulatur
Few at 1 plate per side
8 @ 2 plates (beltless, no straps)
3 @ 3 plates
Notes:
- the squats got better from set to set. My body seemed to wake up or remember what to do, haha. Still weight felt heavy in my shoulders.
- the box jumps were a stupid idea.
- my physio couldn’t find a SI joint disfunction but I feel that there is something wrong still. Will ask him tomorrow.
- could have definitely kept going on the 3 plate deadlift set but the bars kept moving around. Need to fix the setup. Also I think this was enough for my hips for today.
--------- about 40 min break and/ because of change of scenery ----------
Now at gf’s university. She recently discovered an outdoor workout place which I wanted to check out.
It was glorious. 3 tires, a sled, a few barbells with some plates, LOTS of kegs (for some reason unfilled though), a big like pull up cage with long monkey bars, a outdoor workout container that contained stations for box jumps and the like, various dip and pull up stations and so on. There is a small shed there that I supsect holds more equipment but was locked. We’ll see if I can get my hands on a key.
4 stone to shoulder
8 reps @ 65 kg
5 tire flips
3 x 5 @ unknown weight. Was a task though for 5 reps, so I guess over 200 kg
6 sled pushes
A few sets
7 keg throws
Messed around a bit.
Notes:
- this was a long and fun training day
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That outdoor area sounds rad.
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Yeah I was pretty surprised myself. The sport area ist huge and really well build. Multiple tennis courts, basketball and soccer fields, tracks, volleyball fields, swimming halls, a climbing wall, a good gym and so on. And a giant obstacle course. Never seen such a big one (keep in mind that the university is a military base).
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Two videos of my tries with the car deadlift simulator and one of my squats from today:
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03.07
1 Log lift (Clean once)
10 x 3 @ 85 kg
Last set was with clean very rep. Why? Because I am an ANIMAL! Haha no, but that’s something I shouldn’ forget how to do.
2 strict press (beltless, about half were paused at the chest)
5 x 8 @ 50 kg
3 lat pull down
10 @ 70 kg
10 @ 80 kg
7 @ 90 kg
10 @ 60 kg - slow tempo
10 @ 60 kg - “”
4a Chest supported tbar row
3 x 8 @ 40 kg
4b band pull aparts (no rest from rows or to rows)
Max reps
Notes:
- technique was inconsistent in the log. I’ll need a little more time to get back in. But I am not mad or anything. It was good enough.
- the strict presses are super easy.
- in a good mood and kind of fired up because I finally know what I’ll do for my Bachelor Thesis.
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05.08.
1 Sumo deadlift (t&g)
6 @ 150 kg
6 @ 155 kg
6 @ 140 kg
6 @ 140 kg
6 @ 140 kg
2 good mornings
5 x 8 @ 60 kg
3 stone to shoulder
3 x 5 @ 65 kg
5 seated row machine
3 x 10 @ 86 kg
Notes:
- I was pretty spent after this
- used a belt for GMs this time and I think I’ll keep it. More focus on glutes and hams.
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GMs are out of the mix. I was in some pretty bad pain yesterday after the training. Pretty much right at the point where the lower back and hips meet, to put it non scientifically.
It is already better today but this was more than enough for me to never so good mornings again.
They felt very was and not taxing at all yesterday btw.
A lot going on right now. A lot to think about and some things to feel bad about.
Still banged up and behind what I should be doing strength wise.
Successfully completed my a license in athletic training last month which needed two trips to Düsseldorf.
During the second trip one my grandmothers passend away. It was no surprise and I was prepared for it.
I am currently working on my bachelor thesis, studying for my last exams and obviously working full time. While trying to not go straight to unemployement come October, which poses a challenge to say the least.
I am in a financially really bad position. If I had no help, I couldn’t pay rent anymore.
I didn’t go to my grandmother’s funeral. I couldn’t really make the time, nor could I handle the logistics. Which is pathetic. I could tell you in depth why it was in fact very difficult, but it wasn’t impossible. I could have been there If I really gave it my all. That ashames me.
I just had a fight with my girlfriend that put us with our backs against the wall, on the edge of splitting up. We didn’t. We agreed to work on and fight for pur relationship. I am glad about that as I know I love her truly and that she is a wonderful and sweet human being.
With all that said even though I consciously type out what I thought or felt - I feel mainly numb. Empty. It is not that I don’t care… I just don’t really feel emotions as strong as one should be. I know this state and I have been in it a lot and for long periods of times. It is kind of a defense mechanism against the worst that my depression has to offer. This was explained to me by my former therapist.
My log is obviously meant to save my training and competition progress but as you know from time to time it serves me as a diary or some kind of outlet for personal things. It helps to talk about stuff. I know that but I rarely act in it in real life. Having this typed about feels good.
I don’t want to end on a negative note. I know what to work on and I will give it my absolute all that I can or I’ll be damned! I am really looking forward to vacation, which is near. A few months from now, when stress is laying off, things might look more frindly. Good night.
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Like will routinely kick you in the balls, and then spit on you while you’re down. I don’t think you’ve got anything to really be ashamed about. You’d do things differently if you had a second chance, yes. You’re angry you didn’t do them that way the first time round. Fine. Learn from it. I doubt there’s anyone giving you a harder time over it than you are.
Fights with S/Os happen. If you can pull back from that brink of splitting to work on things, great. If it keeps happening, don’t work on the relationship out of stubbornness. Sometimes two good people simply make one bad couple. Sometimes they make a great couple who have to travel a road of shit to get to a good place.
Bottom line is, you’re a decent man and you need to remember your own worth. You’re allowed to fuck up if you learn from it. Keep your head up. Sorry for your loss.
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The man said it all ^
Keep your chin up brother, you got this.
Yer mark really did say it all. You are not alone my friend and many of us on here have felt this way in our journeys. You are a good guy and will work this out. Life can kick you in the balls but it also has a way of working out for the better. It is just hard to see the destination when you are stuck in traffic. Stay positive.
Sorry to hear that my friend.
Chiming in to say life will make a turnover, and there’s positive light ahead.
Study as hard as you can, without sacrificing life around you, enjoy the summer and you girlfriend as well.
Catch up with the family at some point and share some good memories of your grandmother. I’ll bet they would love to and it will do you good too.