I love the commentary/judging

Good lifting, but those German judges will pass anything imo.

Indeed. That's why I do all my lifting at that training hall.

Is the back squatting (and widening the hands on the last set) instead of front squatting easier on the elbows?


lol

Nope, it's actually probably worse. Fronts are getting rotated in next week, so I'll be able to say for sure then.

The widening of the hands was for comfort, and is usually where I am anyway. I was trying a narrower grip seeing how it would go. Once the weights get heavier, it hurts. So I'll stay wide.

KPC making an appearance...

...gasp!

December 9, 2012

w/u

Deadlift
245x5
315x5
365x5
455x5
525x3
615x1

Curls/Pushdowns/Laterals/Abs

Early morning lifting sessions blow. I sucked technically, but got the work done, which is all that matters right now.

lulz, best vid ever...

...but what's the conversion of keelagams to kilograms?

keelagams are much harder to lift, ldo.

December 10, 2012

w/u

Women's Press
135x5
185x5
225x5
245x5
275x5
315x8

December 11, 2012

w/u

Squat
145x5
235x5
285x5
325x5
375x5
465x5

December 13, 2012

w/u

Press
103x5
153x5
173x3
193x5
213x5
263x4

Meh. Wanted 5 with my last set but...no. My right arm (injured arm) was lagging, which I didn't really notice til the last set, and then again after looking at the plates and video. Sucks, but I suppose it's to be expected since I've basically been injured for 10 months now. I see the doc next Monday, and as much as I'd like to not get cut on, I'm not sure I'll have much choice if I want to continue competing.

December 17, 2012

Doc Appointment

Well, despite training going relatively well as of late, my arm hasn't improved. Hasn't gotten worse either, but that's a pretty small consolation prize. Having run through my options, the choice was pretty clear. Surgery is scheduled for January 4, 2013, with rehab starting on January 5, 2013. We didn't ultrasound or MRI today, because...what's the point? Doc is just gonna cut it open and fix whatever is wrong. We'll anchor the tendon with screws or sutures if needed, and then clean up the rest of the flexor mass. My understanding is that the rehab is gonna suck, and I'll really be cutting it close to being ready to throw in May. But that's the goal.

I would retire from Highland Games if that was the only thing I couldn't do at this point, but the fact that I'm limited in other things, especially playing with the kids, makes this an easy decision.

I guess there will be lots of SSB Squats in my future

Cutting log imo.

Gl though, hope it's a straightforward surgery.

Wow, that's bad news, but at least its going to get fixed.

lol @ cutting log

tyty guys

GL.

I will throw any bday rungood I'm due towards your recovery (bday is Jan 5th). Although I may have used up my rungood this morning.

Sucks about the surgery, but hopefully it will fix everything super well. Our of curiosity, what is the rough recovery period for this type of surgery?

tyty guys

Book that 2013 goal.

5 months to competing is pushing it, but hopefully doable.

I'm probably going to kill myself when you're pressing more than me a week after arm surgery.

good luck! still want to see you compete HG so recover fast...

lol, the thought had crossed my mind to try a one arm press, just to see if I could. I mean, what could go wrong? I'm having surgery anyway.

tyty, it won't be for lack of effort, my friend!

irl lol'd at this...

...but then I srs'd.