I have a slight cold which is why I skipped cardio yesterday. But I was sure I was good to train today. Actually I weirdly have more energy today than I have had in quite a while.
1 log lift (clean once)
3 @ 94 kg
3 @ 100 kg
3 @ 106 kg
3 x 5 @ 90 kg
Hurt my left pec on set 2. Definitely muscular. Now I have had a small partial tear in one of my pecs and I can’t remember which one, haha. Maybe it’s related. Although I think this is minor (as was the small tear).
I looked it up, it is indeed the same side.
Right now it hurts when I contract the muscle and is sensitive to touch. Let’s see if there will be bruising.
No discoloration/ bruising, full ROM, same symptoms - just a lower grade sprain.
Cold progressed and I will pause training until it’s on the mend. I’m not incredibly sick and suffering but I’m not a big fan of ignoring that stuff (for both the people in the gym and also my heart health).
I skipped belt squats simply because they are exhausting and I didn’t want to overdo it just yet.
Good session. Felt my pec strain after my deadlift top set.
1 squat (wraps)
1 @ 170 kg
1 @ 190 kg
2 @ 200 kg - PR
3 x 3 @ 170 kg (less tight wraps)
Warm ups were terrible, fatigue is there and I’m under high stress right now … So I had serious doubts about the top set. Grabbed two spotters and somehow did it.
I don’t know if I’m exceptionally stupid or really tough but today makes the list of … Probably the top 15-20 times of “I’m way too fucked up to make it to the gym” that I still went. But we all know I’ve made some (way crazier) sessions happen, so there’s that.
1 pull ups
2, 3, 5, 3, 4, 3, 3, 3, 4 @ body weight 30 total
Had 15 minutes to kill before I could start with the log.
4b supine external shoulder rotation (slight incline)
3 x 25 @ 5 kg
5 run the rack hammer curls (cause it was running late)
25,20,15,10,5 kg dumbbells
I’m glad it was an easier day that was scheduled. Recovery is lacking severely and I’m anxious about deadlift day under these conditions. But whatever, we’re gonna make it.
I was right to feel anxious about today’s training. I failed it
1 deficit deadlifts
3 @ 210 kg (supposed to be 5)
1 x 3 @ 190 kg - shut down. Felt way too heavy and I didn’t see the point
2 cheating bent over row
Also no.
3 ghd back extension
A few to loosen the back up
I decided to quit the workout and re attempt this next week. Next week will then be another heavy week, proceeded by a lower body deload. I was just burnt out today, I do have the strength in general. I could tell from the first warm up this was probably not gonna happen.
Instead I did a little cardio:
Ergometer 30 minutes @ 110 watts and 60-70 rpm
Meh, not failed. You tried, listened to your body, and walked away without any injury. That seems like a win.
You could have A. Not tried at all or B. Gotten pissed at yourself and ignored your gut, pushed too hard, and then tweaked something.
Very adult way to look at things, haha. You’re completely right of course and especially the injury prevention part was something that came to my mind as well.
1 squat (wraps)
1 @ 160 kg
1 @ 180 kg
1 @ 200 kg
1 @ 205 kg
3 x 5 @ 170 kg
Well it isn’t what I hoped for tbh but it’s the first time I squatted over 200 kg since April '21… Damn so much for progress . Maybe I should keep at it more.
1 deficit deadlifts (on 10 kg bumpers; deadlift bar)
5 @ 210 kg - PR
2 x 5 @ 190 kg
Warm ups felt every bit as shit as last week. Adrenaline wasn’t there, hard to get into it. On the top set, I legit left it ALL out there today. I tried to not give me an “out option” and keep pulling.
2 cheating bent over row
5 @ 140 kg
3 x 6 @ 120 kg
4 belt squats 10 @ 6 plates per side 2 x 10 @ 5,5 plates per side
This was hard. Next week is a lower body deload scheduled but we’re also starting off on a weekend getaway with some class mates right after work on Friday. So I’m going to get 2, max. 3 sessions in. Not ideal but okay and at least lining up nicely with the deload.
. Maybe I should keep at it more.
