[quote]cholulalula wrote:
I was just informed I have the Spondylolisthesis.
…Dirty, dirty word that is.
I’ve been feeling bummed about it and worried about my future back health, and really appreciate you posting about it. Somehow it makes me feel better to know it doesn’t need to put an end to the pursuit of being beastly strong. [/quote]
Did you just have some xrays done? MD? Chiro? DO?
How does your back feel? Did you just injure it or has it been chronic?[/quote]
PT. I had too many x-rays on my low back as a kid that they’re hesitant to do more…apparently when I have kids some day they could turn out to be mutants.
My back’s been crap for a long time. I was a gymnast growing up so I spent half my life in a back bend, and had a couple stress fractures to show for it. Lately it’s been really bothering me and I kind of just pegged lifting heavier for the increased pain. I don’t really know where to go from here, I guess just trying to correct my lordosis and work on engaging the lower section of my abs.
How about yours?? Have you found anything to be more helpful in managing the pain?
Dude what a fucking journey, I just went through your old logs.
Awesome squatting, I believe you also use the BB style for your front squats, Im having issues with the bar slipping down my shoulders and thus failing at the 315…
[quote]MattyXL wrote:
Dude what a fucking journey, I just went through your old logs.
Awesome squatting, I believe you also use the BB style for your front squats, Im having issues with the bar slipping down my shoulders and thus failing at the 315…
315 for sets of 5 is no joke.[/quote]
Thanks man. Yeah, I cross my arms for front squats. I can’t bend my wrists back to rack the bar Olympic style.
By “can’t” I mean, it’s uncomfortable and I’m not flexible enough because I haven’t put in the time to work on it
[quote]dday wrote:
So much truth in your recovery story. Way to be smart and work around it/improve yourself. Good stuff man.[/quote]
Thanks D
I hear people in the gym all the time talk about how they can train because of X, Y or Z injury. Well, if your knee hurts it doesn’t mean you can do curls, etc. I think it’s about finding your way that works with what you can.
One thing that really improved for me during earlier recovery was my upper back. I dead hang a lot to decompress, so early on I just did a lot of pullups because they didn’t hurt. As soon as I put my feet back on the ground-- OWWEEEE!
Mil Press*: bar x 15, 95x15,135x10, 185x6, 135x10, 155x7
DB Press: 100x10, 110x9, 120x7
DB side raises: 6 sets x 15-8 reps
DB rear delt raises: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
DB front raises: 4 sets x 10-8 reps
Cable side raises: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
DB Farmer walks: 3 sets x almost 1 lap around track
First time doing standing militarys in over year, probably 1.5. I’m adding these back in rotation
Mil Press*: bar x 15, 95x15,135x10, 185x6, 135x10, 155x7
DB Press: 100x10, 110x9, 120x7
DB side raises: 6 sets x 15-8 reps
DB rear delt raises: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
DB front raises: 4 sets x 10-8 reps
Cable side raises: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
DB Farmer walks: 3 sets x almost 1 lap around track
First time doing standing militarys in over year, probably 1.5. I’m adding these back in rotation[/quote]
How did they feel? Are you going with a false grip, thats some pretty good weight for no Millies in a year and a half, talk about muscle memory…
Mil Press*: bar x 15, 95x15,135x10, 185x6, 135x10, 155x7
DB Press: 100x10, 110x9, 120x7
DB side raises: 6 sets x 15-8 reps
DB rear delt raises: 4 sets x 15-10 reps
DB front raises: 4 sets x 10-8 reps
Cable side raises: 3 sets x 12-10 reps
DB Farmer walks: 3 sets x almost 1 lap around track
First time doing standing militarys in over year, probably 1.5. I’m adding these back in rotation[/quote]
How did they feel? Are you going with a false grip, thats some pretty good weight for no Millies in a year and a half, talk about muscle memory…
And that is some stout DB presses![/quote]
THANKS!
They felt good. False grip- yep. Wrist wraps. Starting at or a little below chin, head forward through the motion.
I stopped doing them way back because I thought they were contributing to a nagging shoulder. We shall see how that progresses.
You (and Wendler) inspired me to add these back in.
QUESTION for all: In a competition , like an APA/WPA meet, what is the full ROM for a strict press. Is it at chin, at chest, at nose, etc? Is there some standard?
Overhead Press:
The bar is placed on squat racks set at lower frontal deltoid height. The lifter takes the bar out from this position (can walk back or remain in place) and establishes a starting position with knees locked and standing erect.
When the lifter is in the apparent starting position the center referee will say press and give an upward motion of the hand to indicate the lift has commenced.
The lifter presses the weight to straight arms length, locks the elbows and waits for the down command which is given when the lifter is in the apparent finished position. Down command is given by the center referee And will be a verbal command ?down? and a downward motion of the hand.
The lifter may not lean back or change the position of the back, not may he bend the knees during the performance of the lift, or do any other movement to help ?thrust? the weight upward.
When the down command is given the lifter lowers the weight to his shoulders and racks the bar.
Causes for disqualification of the Overhead Press:
Leaning back when performing the lift to make the lift easier and arm stroke shorter.
Bending the knees during the lift.
Pressing the weight before the press command is given, racking the weight before the rack command is given.
Downward movement during the uplifting phase of the lift.
Those who wish to obtain a referee shirt can order one online at the APA products store
Lots of passengers on the SteelyD bus but I had to check in to say that is some Monster dumbbell pressing. Do you have help getting them into position or do you have to clean them to shoulder level?
[quote]DBasler wrote:
Lots of passengers on the SteelyD bus but I had to check in to say that is some Monster dumbbell pressing. Do you have help getting them into position or do you have to clean them to shoulder level?[/quote]
HA! Thanks man.
I can clean the 110’s but don’t like to. If I’m lifting with someone, I will grab a db and hand it to them (they hold both ends). I throw up the on db and sit, then they just hand it off on my shoulder, then I start pressing.
By the time I get to the 120s (I can do more, but that’s the highest db at this one gym), I usually get an assist on the first couple inches, then do the set.
[quote]DBasler wrote:
Lots of passengers on the SteelyD bus but I had to check in to say that is some Monster dumbbell pressing. Do you have help getting them into position or do you have to clean them to shoulder level?[/quote]
Hey, just noticed you’re in Ohio. Where abouts? What do you know about “greater Dayton”?
I hear you on the not liking to clean them. I have done up to 105’s cleaning them but getting them in position seemed to take more out of me than the pressing did.
I’m in Columbus but have some friends and people I do business with in the Dayton area which is about an hour southwest of me.
