12/3 log
Pickup bball
So I somehow forgot pickup bball started ~1.5 months ago. Iirc last year it was less crowded to start for the first few sessions and then it started getting tons of people. Well, there were tons of people there so I didn't play too many games considering I was there a full two hours. I think I played 5 games but I don't think I'm going to keep track this "season" of record or anything.
Some observations I had:
- I definitely need to get into better shape for running the floor. But, w/e, who doesn't when they haven't played full court in a long time
- More concerning is that I seemed a step slow in certain situations....I'm hoping playing more fixes this and that I'm not just slower due to weighing more
- My defense is still my bread and butter of pickup. I outscored the guys I was guarding not b/c I scored much, but b/c I think I only allowed 1 or 2 points throughout 5 games. And I scored at least 1 or 2 points each game I played in. Tbh I didn't always guard the best scorer on the other team but I definitely guarded 3 guys who I've seen score in bunches on unsuspecting defenses.
- My court vision is solid but I'm making lazy and/or just bad passes. For every nice pass I make that results in a high % shot, I'm making a pass that gets stolen. The good news is that since it's pickup, there are tons of crappy passes getting thrown all over the place.
- My shot selection could be improved. But, having said that, I should force myself to take shots to get better and more comfortable....this is such a tough call for me. I really try to maximize my effectiveness and value (even in pickup) but I really need to chuck up more shots if I'm ever going to get used to scoring in traffic or spot up jumpers given limited space in 5v5.
- I hate moving screens (although I'm sure I set them too) so I generally just go through them....which is maybe too physical and quasi dangerous. OTOH, I've toned down any reckless play and am holding back for sure in terms of straight banging with my body every play which in pickup can be a bit too much I've found.
12/4 log
My lower back was hurting on the right side after basketball. My fiancee massaged it and before my DL session I actually rolled it (
) - I tried to be very careful and it seemed to help.
DL week 3, cycle 7 (360 target)
243.75x5
276.35x3
308.75x5 (361.75 est.) - I failed my 4th rep but then took a few seconds and then got 2 more. The last one I for sure was losing upper back tightness - my lower back seemed to be fine though so I will assume I protected it enough.
FS 95x5, 108.75x5, 123.75x5 - no sure why but FS is the only lift where I grunt on hard reps. Maybe I should start doing that on all tough reps.
Box squats 125x10x3 - this was probably harder on my lower back than the DLs given the massive fatigue at reps 8-10 each set. But my lower back felt fine afterwards more or less.
Ab wheel bwx10x3
I may roll my lower back a couple more times.....both sides definitely seem like they need it - there are soft tissue isues for sure but afaik it doesn't seem connected to my spine or any discs.