you most likely wouldnt have been able to do your Krok rows if it was a hernia.
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you most likely wouldnt have been able to do your Krok rows if it was a hernia.
I was being a sissy girl this morning. No excuses. I've been thinking about it a lot and remember that my belt was a little tighter than normal, maybe displacing my body a bit causing discomfort? As PA pointed out a few days ago, I might be over thinking things a little bit...
Perrin Aybara
Master
That's what I was thinking. I've never had one, but I assume your workout would be over at that point if you did.
I get the same kinds of pains in those same places sometimes and get all paranoid, but I think it's probably the belt like you said. I always feel around for a hernia, too.
I am really enjoying this log fellas. On a side note, do you still have your Appendix? Don't go get worried brutha, just if you start to feel ill, sick to your stomach, could be a slight chance...
all's well sir!
Back at it after work today, kinda weird doing an afternoon session...
DL
135 X 10
225 X 5
315 X 5
405 X 5
475 X 5
So, before today my 1RM was 470#
My lockout was poor on the last 2 reps but the weight went up, grip was actually stressed as well. That hasn't happened in a long time.
Bench
Bar X 2 X 12
135 X 10
185 X 5
225 X 5
275 X 5
305 X 3 X 5
305 X 4 reps
Wanted a 3 X 5, tried for a 4 X 5 and failed on last rep.
Feeling better all around. More fluids, more food, more sleep(until about 2am, can't go back to sleep after 2am anymore
) and I had a good workout again 
Perrin Aybara
Master
So you did 5lbs more than your old 1RM for 5 reps? Nice, looks like this routine is going well. You liking it?
Also drop the weight on volume bench by a bit. Failing volume day is a good way to halt progress.
Here's a helpful chart for diagnosing problems on TM.
Also drop the weight on volume bench by a bit. Failing volume day is a good way to halt progress.
Here's a helpful chart for diagnosing problems on TM.
So far so good. It's actually very hard for me and I'm finding myself questioning what weights to use on VD. I've backed off on weight on VD a couple times now, better to finish strong with a couple #s less than not finish or get hurt or something.
If my back wasn't so bad, I would love to try this... Good stuff fellas!
Hey @Perrin Aybara just so I don't hi-jack the thread, can you PM me sir. Have some questions...
Went and found some old numbers.
September 2016
Body weight 233#
Squat 405#
DL 475#
Bench 350#
I had done more on squat but I was in a Smith machine
so I went tried a regular BB and got 405#
March 2017
Body weight 260#
Squat 455# X 2
DL 455# X 5
Bench 350#
Haven't really tried maxing out in a while so all i can do is take an educated guess at where I'm at. I'll find out soon enough...
@Geterdun no worries man, hijack away
September 2016
Body weight 233#
Squat 405#
DL 475#
Bench 350#
I had done more on squat but I was in a Smith machine
so I went tried a regular BB and got 405# March 2017
Body weight 260#
Squat 455# X 2
DL 455# X 5
Bench 350#
Haven't really tried maxing out in a while so all i can do is take an educated guess at where I'm at. I'll find out soon enough...
@Geterdun no worries man, hijack away
Perrin Aybara
Master
Yeah, if in doubt go lighter. You want your first working set about RPE 8 and when you hit RPE 9 you're done. There should never be any doubt of completing volume sets.
Ok, I undeerstand the basic concept of this program, but is it still possible to get benefit having a bad back? Is it possible to substitute certain exercises if i can't do certain ones?
Perrin Aybara
Master
If you're talking about subbing squat and deadlift I don't think this program would work. Not saying it's impossible, but you'd need several exercises in place of deadlift and I'm not sure there is any substitute for squats.
on a machine, im good for squats, but deads might be tough...
Perrin Aybara
Master
Machine squats are nowhere near a substitution though. They leave out so many components of a real squat.
Yes sir, I figured that would be the answer... O'well, continue to watch you beasts kill it then.
Perrin Aybara
Master
You can't do front squats or anything?
I do all leg work with machine. Been a while since I really tested my back with free weights on leg days, but maybe it's time again. I have a spotter to help... Just won't be as heavy...
Perrin Aybara
Master
I don't want to recommend you do something to get you hurt, but if you find you're able to squat you can work around deadlift as much as I hate to say it.
I will keep you posted, maybe tomorrow will be a 2nd leg day for me, or just a free lift day. Just do what I want...
