Yeah, totally think on it Kimba, like I said a while back, I’m doing a modified 5x5 program and in the regular 5x5 you essentially do all three lifts in one day at varying degrees of intensity. So its not unheard of to do squats and deads in the same day, but maybe not the best for you and 5/3/1 which requires you to go balls out on that last rep (Oh, I still don’t fully understand 5/3/1 dang it!)
Anywho. SNAP! I love watching your vids, your such a hottie and you make things look so easy. You totally get in that hole so nice and smooth, jealous. But yeah, squats look great. As for the good mornings, i’ll leave that to the experts. I have no clue, but I will say you look awesome doing it.
Box squats – now there is an idea. My weakness is definitely getting out of the hole. Perhaps I could do some squats to a high box (say four risers when three is below parallel) but sit on the box and then try the up without any momentum. I definitely could do that after deads.
“There is a massive tear in the supraspinatus component of the rotator cuff with a defect measuring over 2 cm in diameter. The remnant of supraspinatus tendon is retracted to a point above the superior glenoid.”
The bottom line is that I need surgery. I meet with the surgeon Friday and will find out (among other things) whether the surgery can be done arthroscopically or require the full-blown “open up the whole shoulder” thing because of the size of the tear.
I’m pretty overwhelmed right now and extremely emotional. My hope is that I will be able to someday return to competitive powerlifting.
In the meantime, I’m going to stop keeping a log because . . . there won’t be anything to log for awhile and, quite frankly, it makes me sad to sign on here right now. But I do want to thank all of you for the amazing and supportive feedback over the last few months.
“There is a massive tear in the supraspinatus component of the rotator cuff with a defect measuring over 2 cm in diameter. The remnant of supraspinatus tendon is retracted to a point above the superior glenoid.”
The bottom line is that I need surgery. I meet with the surgeon Friday and will find out (among other things) whether the surgery can be done arthroscopically or require the full-blown “open up the whole shoulder” thing because of the size of the tear.
I’m pretty overwhelmed right now and extremely emotional. My hope is that I will be able to someday return to competitive powerlifting.
In the meantime, I’m going to stop keeping a log because . . . there won’t be anything to log for awhile and, quite frankly, it makes me sad to sign on here right now. But I do want to thank all of you for the amazing and supportive feedback over the last few months.
I’ll be back.[/quote]
Best of luck snapper! sending all the positive energy your way possible for the best possible outcome of surgery and the rehab following!
First of all, that sucks major ass. I sure wish that were different.
Second, I do hope you change your mind about the logging. Perhaps you’ll see it differently once the shock wears off. If not, I’ll sure look forward to your return. Hurry back.
Spent the day with my disabled father and his cronies at the Easter Seals stroke survivors’ day program. Puts things in perspective. Be happy with wherever you are. It could be much worse.
Week 2, Day 2 Smolov
Squat
10/45
8/75
5/95
2/7/115
1/5/115 (should have been 7 reps again but dropped too deep and too fast on the sixth rep to recover)
2/7/115
Leg Extensions, Single Leg
3/8/45
Kind of taking it easy. Walked around the gym and noted all of the lower body machines that I will be able to use with one arm strapped to my side for awhile. I’m actually excited to see the surgeon and get a plan in place. I figure I’ll eventually be able to return to competitive powerlifting because I was already a shitty bencher; I may just be a little shittier.
One thought on why this may have happened is that I was a non-athlete for most of life. Then I jumped in almost overnight with three feet. With the help of supplements and creatine, my musculature may have developed quicker than the supporting connective tissues. Whaddya think of that theory?
Well that was a quick gain of perspective. I knew you were a smart girl.
You SHOULD BE beating down the surgeon’s door and demanding to know how he is gonna fix you.
Jumping into powerlifting full bore could very well be the cause of the major RC fail. I guess you just get to do the moderate working-up to strength sort of ass-backwards.
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
Spent the day with my disabled father and his cronies at the Easter Seals stroke survivors’ day program. Puts things in perspective. Be happy with wherever you are. It could be much worse.
Week 2, Day 2 Smolov
Squat
10/45
8/75
5/95
2/7/115
1/5/115 (should have been 7 reps again but dropped too deep and too fast on the sixth rep to recover)
2/7/115
Leg Extensions, Single Leg
3/8/45
Kind of taking it easy. Walked around the gym and noted all of the lower body machines that I will be able to use with one arm strapped to my side for awhile. I’m actually excited to see the surgeon and get a plan in place. I figure I’ll eventually be able to return to competitive powerlifting because I was already a shitty bencher; I may just be a little shittier.
One thought on why this may have happened is that I was a non-athlete for most of life. Then I jumped in almost overnight with three feet. With the help of supplements and creatine, my musculature may have developed quicker than the supporting connective tissues. Whaddya think of that theory? [/quote]
It seems quite likely to me esp. if you weren’t doing any shoulder rehab/prehab stuff and were maybe neglecting the two-to-one pull/push thing for the upper body. And our lifestyle in general promotes shoulder problems i.e. computer work etc.
I’m supposed to squat again tomorrow. Am just wondering if I should keep upping the weight. It gets harder and harder on my shoulder because as the weight gets heavier I must be driving more with my shoulders. Hmmm. Decisions. Decisions.
I’m a major pouter, but I usually come to my senses pretty quickly.
[quote]kpsnap wrote:
What’s the two-to-one push/pull thing, Soldog?
I’m supposed to squat again tomorrow. Am just wondering if I should keep upping the weight. It gets harder and harder on my shoulder because as the weight gets heavier I must be driving more with my shoulders. Hmmm. Decisions. Decisions.
I’m a major pouter, but I usually come to my senses pretty quickly. [/quote]
For your upperbody, do two pulling exercises for each push. i.e. rows & chins with bench press or something like that.
The idea is to get the back strong to balance the tendency for forward hunching since everything we do is reaching forward.
Aw Snap! I’m so very sorry - i can’t imagine how you feel right now. I’m sending you serious internets love for your speedy recovery.
You seem to be taking everything in stride though, so this makes me happy. You will lift again and you’ll come back even stronger! Just roll with it, chill out when you need to, push yourself when you feel you can - you know?
Squat
10/45
5/80
5/100
2/120 . . . was supposed to do 7 (sets) x 5 (reps) here but it was just too much load on the shoulder in that position
5/95
then left the gym.
Saw the surgeon this morning. He said the tear and resulting gap were very large. I basically tore the muscle right off the bone. He will have to go in and stretch it back into place to reattach with screws in three locations, I believe he said. He will, however, be able to do it arthroscopically, which will require drilling three holes (front, side, back) for access, which is way better than having to open up the whole shoulder.
The SUPER good news is that he does believe that I will be able to bench again, but I will have to be very, very careful. And it will be some time before I can get there. Because he’s such a high-demand surgeon, he couldn’t schedule me until mid-May, which seems like forever to me. In addition, he advised against any heavy lifting in the meantime. Ideas for staying sane, anyone?
Another bit of good news was that my arm strength tests were off the charts given the severity of my injury. He was very surprised by that. The net result is that there is a plan and I am happy about that.
hugs