If everything goes well, I should be able to return home in less than a week, and should be able to return to lifting after about 6 weeks to minimize the risk of a hernia. So, not too bad in the scheme of things, and it will be nice to be able to wear a lifting belt again!
No Colon, Still Rollin' Or: Spite Alone Holds Me Aloft
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Re: No Colon, Still Rollin' Or: Spite Alone Holds Me Aloft
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Press:
95 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 8
Chins (done in between sets of press and bench):
10 sets of 5
Bench:
120 x 10 x 3
Barbell curls: 45 x 12 x 3
Skullcrushers: 45 x 15 x 3
Just a typical GZCL-style upper body workout. Was a little disappointed to only get 8 reps on press AMRAP, but was happy to be able to complete 50 reps of chins in 10 sets. I think it's been around 10 months since I was last able to do that.
Press:
95 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 8
Chins (done in between sets of press and bench):
10 sets of 5
Bench:
120 x 10 x 3
Barbell curls: 45 x 12 x 3
Skullcrushers: 45 x 15 x 3
Just a typical GZCL-style upper body workout. Was a little disappointed to only get 8 reps on press AMRAP, but was happy to be able to complete 50 reps of chins in 10 sets. I think it's been around 10 months since I was last able to do that.
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Re: No Colon, Still Rollin' Or: Spite Alone Holds Me Aloft
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Deadlift (1RM test):
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 2
275 x 1
295 x 1
315 x 1
335 x 1
355 x 1
365 x 1
These went about as well as I expected. Still can't keep my damn back in extension after all these years, though
. I still remember Tom C yelling at my platform coach at an SS seminar "HIS LOWER BACK IS IN FULL FUCKING FLEXION!" I felt bad for the poor guy. I think he eventually went on to get his cert, but it definitely wasn't that day.
High-bar paused squats (getting as deep as I physically can):
95 for 8 sets of 3
I like doing these for a few reasons. First is that I haven't been happy with my depth lately, and these get me used to sitting deep and strengthening the bottom position. Second is that there is little to no psychological attachment to the weight I'm using (unless I've been watching Clarence Kennedy videos recently), so I'm more likely to use an appropriate weight without letting ego get in the way.
Deadlift (1RM test):
135 x 5
185 x 3
225 x 2
275 x 1
295 x 1
315 x 1
335 x 1
355 x 1
365 x 1
These went about as well as I expected. Still can't keep my damn back in extension after all these years, though
. I still remember Tom C yelling at my platform coach at an SS seminar "HIS LOWER BACK IS IN FULL FUCKING FLEXION!" I felt bad for the poor guy. I think he eventually went on to get his cert, but it definitely wasn't that day.High-bar paused squats (getting as deep as I physically can):
95 for 8 sets of 3
I like doing these for a few reasons. First is that I haven't been happy with my depth lately, and these get me used to sitting deep and strengthening the bottom position. Second is that there is little to no psychological attachment to the weight I'm using (unless I've been watching Clarence Kennedy videos recently
), so I'm more likely to use an appropriate weight without letting ego get in the way.-
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Re: No Colon, Still Rollin' Or: Spite Alone Holds Me Aloft
Friday, September 11, 2020
High-bar pause squats (deep as possible):
115 x 5 x 5
Chins:
6, 6, 5, 5, 5
Pushups:
5 sets of 10
And about 30 minutes of easy cardio.
High-bar pause squats (deep as possible):
115 x 5 x 5
Chins:
6, 6, 5, 5, 5
Pushups:
5 sets of 10
And about 30 minutes of easy cardio.
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Re: No Colon, Still Rollin' Or: Spite Alone Holds Me Aloft
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Bench:
155 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 10
Pullups:
BW x 3, 3, 3, 3, 6
OHP:
65 x 10 x 3
One-arm dumbbell rows:
65 x 10 x 3
Skullcrushers:
55 x 31 RP
Barberll curls:
45 x 28 RP
Upright row:
35 x 40 RP
Dumbbell fly:
25 x 36 RP
Reverse fly:
25 x 37 RP
5 days to surgery.
Bench:
155 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 10
Pullups:
BW x 3, 3, 3, 3, 6
OHP:
65 x 10 x 3
One-arm dumbbell rows:
65 x 10 x 3
Skullcrushers:
55 x 31 RP
Barberll curls:
45 x 28 RP
Upright row:
35 x 40 RP
Dumbbell fly:
25 x 36 RP
Reverse fly:
25 x 37 RP
5 days to surgery.
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Re: No Colon, Still Rollin' Or: Spite Alone Holds Me Aloft
tldr:
Surgery went well
Can't train heavy for a few weeks
Pooping is funny
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I was debating posting an update, since actual training is on hold for a few weeks, so there's not much to say in that regard. However, I wish there was more information out there for people in my situation, especially in the context of training, as what little information I've been able to find has consisted mostly of horror stories, so maybe someone out there will find this information useful, especially since my story has turned out mostly positive so far.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
High bar paused squats: 125# x 5 x 5
RDL: 185# x 10 x 3
Neglected to log this before, but this was my last workout before surgery. I wasn't very focused since my mind was wandering all over the place.
Friday, September 18, 2020
This was the big day: surgery to have my ileostomy reversed via ileorectal anastomosis. I was having second thoughts right up until anesthesia and was on the verge of begging SO to take me home. Thankfully, I stuck to my decision, as everything turned out as well as it possibly could have. By the following day, my bowels were already working and I was able to put down solid food with no issues.
My biggest concern was pain, since I was in indescribable pain for weeks after my last surgery, and lingering pain for about a month. In the hospital, my days revolved around when I could get my next dose, and I'd set the timer on my phone so I'd know exactly when I could ask my nurse for more meds. Even that would only provide relief for about 30-60 minutes and the rest of that time was pure misery. It was the hardest thing I've been through in my life and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Then they sent me home with a couple days worth of Tramadol, which didn't touch my pain at all. Much alcohol and weed was consumed to dull the pain.
However, that concern ended up being unfounded, as my pain was very manageable and hardly an issue at all. Granted, this time was a walk in the park compared to last time, where they had to scrub the waste that leaked into my abdomen off my organs, my colon was stuck to my stomach and then completely removed, and my ileum was redirected out a hole in my belly. Not the mention I was at death's door, so to speak, and was in pretty decent shape going in the second time. So... not that comparable, really, but a little bit of the fear was there nonetheless.
I only spent about three days in the hospital, and was able to come home on Monday.
Here's how things were looking about four days post-op (the old ostomy site was left open while it heals, so don't open if squeamish or at work):
Monday, September 28, 2020
Feeling pretty good at this point, so I wanted to dip my toes into the water, training-wise. I'm not supposed to do any heavy lifting for a little less than five weeks as of today, but I want to minimize detraining as much as possible, so I'm trying to come up with creative ways to get some work in with minimal weight and as little strain on my abdomen as possible. I'm planning on using a lot of tempo work, but if anyone has any suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them.
Close-grip bench (feet up, flat back, 530 tempo): 45# x 10 x 3
Banded pull-down (530 tempo) : Light/red band x 10 x 3
Goblet squat (530 tempo): 10# x 10 x 3
Strict dumbbell curl: 10# x 20 x 3
Dumbbell fly: 10# x 20 x 3
Band pull-apart: Red/light band x 20 x 3
Not sure if any of this is enough of a stimulus to have an effect, but it at least scratches that itch to do something. I'm feeling good enough that I think I can start going on easy bike rides again, so I can at least do that. Trying to figure out what works for me nutritionally as well, as pooping is a little... different... than before. BUT I'm content with how things are going so far. March on.
Surgery went well
Can't train heavy for a few weeks
Pooping is funny
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I was debating posting an update, since actual training is on hold for a few weeks, so there's not much to say in that regard. However, I wish there was more information out there for people in my situation, especially in the context of training, as what little information I've been able to find has consisted mostly of horror stories, so maybe someone out there will find this information useful, especially since my story has turned out mostly positive so far.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
High bar paused squats: 125# x 5 x 5
RDL: 185# x 10 x 3
Neglected to log this before, but this was my last workout before surgery. I wasn't very focused since my mind was wandering all over the place.
Friday, September 18, 2020
This was the big day: surgery to have my ileostomy reversed via ileorectal anastomosis. I was having second thoughts right up until anesthesia and was on the verge of begging SO to take me home. Thankfully, I stuck to my decision, as everything turned out as well as it possibly could have. By the following day, my bowels were already working and I was able to put down solid food with no issues.
My biggest concern was pain, since I was in indescribable pain for weeks after my last surgery, and lingering pain for about a month. In the hospital, my days revolved around when I could get my next dose, and I'd set the timer on my phone so I'd know exactly when I could ask my nurse for more meds. Even that would only provide relief for about 30-60 minutes and the rest of that time was pure misery. It was the hardest thing I've been through in my life and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. Then they sent me home with a couple days worth of Tramadol, which didn't touch my pain at all. Much alcohol and weed was consumed to dull the pain.
However, that concern ended up being unfounded, as my pain was very manageable and hardly an issue at all. Granted, this time was a walk in the park compared to last time, where they had to scrub the waste that leaked into my abdomen off my organs, my colon was stuck to my stomach and then completely removed, and my ileum was redirected out a hole in my belly. Not the mention I was at death's door, so to speak, and was in pretty decent shape going in the second time. So... not that comparable, really, but a little bit of the fear was there nonetheless.
I only spent about three days in the hospital, and was able to come home on Monday.
Here's how things were looking about four days post-op (the old ostomy site was left open while it heals, so don't open if squeamish or at work):
SpoilerShow
Feeling pretty good at this point, so I wanted to dip my toes into the water, training-wise. I'm not supposed to do any heavy lifting for a little less than five weeks as of today, but I want to minimize detraining as much as possible, so I'm trying to come up with creative ways to get some work in with minimal weight and as little strain on my abdomen as possible. I'm planning on using a lot of tempo work, but if anyone has any suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them.
Close-grip bench (feet up, flat back, 530 tempo): 45# x 10 x 3
Banded pull-down (530 tempo) : Light/red band x 10 x 3
Goblet squat (530 tempo): 10# x 10 x 3
Strict dumbbell curl: 10# x 20 x 3
Dumbbell fly: 10# x 20 x 3
Band pull-apart: Red/light band x 20 x 3
Not sure if any of this is enough of a stimulus to have an effect, but it at least scratches that itch to do something. I'm feeling good enough that I think I can start going on easy bike rides again, so I can at least do that. Trying to figure out what works for me nutritionally as well, as pooping is a little... different... than before. BUT I'm content with how things are going so far. March on.
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Re: No Colon, Still Rollin' Or: Spite Alone Holds Me Aloft
It's been a little over five weeks since surgery now, and I've been gradually getting back into training over the past few weeks. Mostly upper-body focused, along with some light, high-rep goblet squats. Just avoiding anything that would put too much of a strain on my abdomen.
My surgeon wanted me to wait a full six weeks before lifting heavy, but jokes on her - I'm not strong enough to lift heavy anyway. Ha!
Seriously, though, I think I'm recovered well enough to start "serious" (lol) training. However, I've been enjoying focusing on upper body lifts, and it's kind of shameful that I've been lifting as long as I have and still can't bench three plates, so I think I'll continue focusing on just increasing my bench, either until I stop making progress or I get bored. I recently ordered a trap bar, so I plan to just use that as my main lower body work. Until it arrives, I'm just going to keep going with goblet squats.
I'm not following any real plan or program besides just getting a decent amount of volume and increasing weight whenever I can, and probably alternating heavy and light workouts.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Not the first workout I've done, but just the first I've logged.
Done with supersets wherever possible.
Bench:
125 x 12, 12, 8
Dumbbell row:
30 x 20 x 3
Goblet squat:
30 x 20 x 3
Band pulldown:
Blue x 20, 20, 25
Lateral raise:
15 x 20 x 3
Dumbbell curl
20 x 20, 16, 15
Dumbbell fly:
20 x 20 x 3
Skullcrusher:
35 x 45 rest-paused
My surgeon wanted me to wait a full six weeks before lifting heavy, but jokes on her - I'm not strong enough to lift heavy anyway. Ha!
Seriously, though, I think I'm recovered well enough to start "serious" (lol) training. However, I've been enjoying focusing on upper body lifts, and it's kind of shameful that I've been lifting as long as I have and still can't bench three plates, so I think I'll continue focusing on just increasing my bench, either until I stop making progress or I get bored. I recently ordered a trap bar, so I plan to just use that as my main lower body work. Until it arrives, I'm just going to keep going with goblet squats.
I'm not following any real plan or program besides just getting a decent amount of volume and increasing weight whenever I can, and probably alternating heavy and light workouts.
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Not the first workout I've done, but just the first I've logged.
Done with supersets wherever possible.
Bench:
125 x 12, 12, 8
Dumbbell row:
30 x 20 x 3
Goblet squat:
30 x 20 x 3
Band pulldown:
Blue x 20, 20, 25
Lateral raise:
15 x 20 x 3
Dumbbell curl
20 x 20, 16, 15
Dumbbell fly:
20 x 20 x 3
Skullcrusher:
35 x 45 rest-paused
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@tsor
I just read through your entire log. Damn man, that was a hell of a read! Congratulations on a successful surgery, and holy hell, your commitment to training through all that is just simply inspiring. I’m about to pour myself a drink, and I will toast your bowel movements, may they be, uh, effortless! AND, here’s to that three plate bench. I’m looking for that one too! Looking forward to your next update.
I just read through your entire log. Damn man, that was a hell of a read! Congratulations on a successful surgery, and holy hell, your commitment to training through all that is just simply inspiring. I’m about to pour myself a drink, and I will toast your bowel movements, may they be, uh, effortless! AND, here’s to that three plate bench. I’m looking for that one too! Looking forward to your next update.
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Thanks! I'm glad to hear it's been an inspiration. It's been a helluva ride, but the worst is behind me (hopefully), and I'm looking forward to getting back to training (and life in general) without interruption for a while. Nowhere to go but up from here...KarlM wrote: ↑Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:10 pm @tsor
I just read through your entire log. Damn man, that was a hell of a read! Congratulations on a successful surgery, and holy hell, your commitment to training through all that is just simply inspiring. I’m about to pour myself a drink, and I will toast your bowel movements, may they be, uh, effortless! AND, here’s to that three plate bench. I’m looking for that one too! Looking forward to your next update.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Had a bunch of meetings today, but managed to squeeze this in. Still surprisingly sore from doing 8-12 reps of bench a couple of days ago.
Bench: 145 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 10
Pullups: 10 doubles
Dumbbell row: 35 x 20, 18, 16
Goblet squat: 35 x 20, 15 (gave up early on these because it felt like they were working my biceps more than my legs at this weight)
Skullcrusher: 35 x 20, 20, 20
Dumbbell fly: 20 x 20, 20, 20
Dumbbell curl: 20 x 20, 16, 16
Lateral raises: 15 x 21, 21, 21
Had a bunch of meetings today, but managed to squeeze this in. Still surprisingly sore from doing 8-12 reps of bench a couple of days ago.
Bench: 145 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 10
Pullups: 10 doubles
Dumbbell row: 35 x 20, 18, 16
Goblet squat: 35 x 20, 15 (gave up early on these because it felt like they were working my biceps more than my legs at this weight)
Skullcrusher: 35 x 20, 20, 20
Dumbbell fly: 20 x 20, 20, 20
Dumbbell curl: 20 x 20, 16, 16
Lateral raises: 15 x 21, 21, 21
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Thurday, October 29, 2020
Bench: 120 x 12 x 2
Dumbbell row: 35 x 20
Had to cut this one short right as I was getting started.
Friday, October 30, 2020
Bench: 115 x 12 x 4
Dumbbell row: 35 x 20 x 3
Band pulldown: blue x 20 x 3
Dumbbell curl: 20 x 20, 20, 16
Dumbbell fly: 20 x 20, 20, 21
Skullcrusher: 40 x 20 x 3
Reverse dumbbell fly: 20 x 20 x 3
Side laterals: 15 x 22, 21, 21
Just going full bro at this point.
Bench: 120 x 12 x 2
Dumbbell row: 35 x 20
Had to cut this one short right as I was getting started.
Friday, October 30, 2020
Bench: 115 x 12 x 4
Dumbbell row: 35 x 20 x 3
Band pulldown: blue x 20 x 3
Dumbbell curl: 20 x 20, 20, 16
Dumbbell fly: 20 x 20, 20, 21
Skullcrusher: 40 x 20 x 3
Reverse dumbbell fly: 20 x 20 x 3
Side laterals: 15 x 22, 21, 21
Just going full bro at this point.
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Sunday, November 1, 2020
New trap bar arrived last night, so wanted to try it out. Felt pretty good, considering I haven't done squats or deads in over 6 weeks and have never touched a trap bar in my life. This session felt like it took forever, though, so I'll probably split this out into separate days going forward.
Bench: 150 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 10
Pullups: One triple, then 9 doubles
Trap-bar deads: 110 x 10, 150 x 10, 200 x 5, 220 x 5, 240 x 5 x 5
Lateral raises: 15 x 23, 23, 22
Band row: Blue x 30 x 3
Dumbbell fly: 15 x 30 x 3
Reverse fly: 15 x 25 x 3
Skullcrusher: 45 x 20, 20, 15
Barbell curl: 45 x 15, 15, 12
New trap bar arrived last night, so wanted to try it out. Felt pretty good, considering I haven't done squats or deads in over 6 weeks and have never touched a trap bar in my life. This session felt like it took forever, though, so I'll probably split this out into separate days going forward.
Bench: 150 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 10
Pullups: One triple, then 9 doubles
Trap-bar deads: 110 x 10, 150 x 10, 200 x 5, 220 x 5, 240 x 5 x 5
Lateral raises: 15 x 23, 23, 22
Band row: Blue x 30 x 3
Dumbbell fly: 15 x 30 x 3
Reverse fly: 15 x 25 x 3
Skullcrusher: 45 x 20, 20, 15
Barbell curl: 45 x 15, 15, 12
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Ooh, new gear.
Nice.
Nice.
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If I wasn’t interested in powerlifting, I think I’d do the Hanley thing and just trapbar for lower body. Definitely simplifies programming and fatigue management, that’s for sure.
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Indeed. I'm normally too cheap frugal to buy things like this for myself, but I think I'll get some good use out of this.
Definitely a Hanley-inspired setup. I'm sure I'll go back to squats and conventional deads at some point, but this works for now while my goals lie elsewhere.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Bench: 120 x 12 x 4
Dumbbell row: 40 x 20, 20, 16
Lateral raises: 15 x 25, 23, 23
Band pulldown: Blue x 22, 22, 22
Dumbbell fly: 20 x 26, 25, 21
Dumbbell curl: 20 x 20, 20, 15
Skullcrusher: 50 x 20, 16, 15
Reverse fly: 15 x 27, 25, 15
Not sure how useful all this high-rep isolation work is, and I'm thinking of dropping some of it, mostly for the sake of time. Though my girlfriend did say I was looking more "swole" than usual, so I guess I'm getting some hypertrophy from it.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Trap-bar deadlift:
260 x 5, 5
240 x 5, 5, 5
Since 240 for 5x5 done in between sets of bench and pullups didn't feel too difficult a few days ago, I figured I was good to add 20lbs since it was the only lift I was planning on doing this session. Those first two sets felt too heavy and were bugging my knees, though, so took off 20 for the last few sets.
I notice I'm having to use an absurdly narrow stance during trap-bar deads, which makes it feel really awkward. I'm someone who has to push my knees out at a more extreme angle than most during squats/deads to avoid having my hips impinge and/or have extreme back rounding. So I end up having my heels almost touching to give my knees enough room without jamming into my arms. Ah well.
Bench: 120 x 12 x 4
Dumbbell row: 40 x 20, 20, 16
Lateral raises: 15 x 25, 23, 23
Band pulldown: Blue x 22, 22, 22
Dumbbell fly: 20 x 26, 25, 21
Dumbbell curl: 20 x 20, 20, 15
Skullcrusher: 50 x 20, 16, 15
Reverse fly: 15 x 27, 25, 15
Not sure how useful all this high-rep isolation work is, and I'm thinking of dropping some of it, mostly for the sake of time. Though my girlfriend did say I was looking more "swole" than usual, so I guess I'm getting some hypertrophy from it.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Trap-bar deadlift:
260 x 5, 5
240 x 5, 5, 5
Since 240 for 5x5 done in between sets of bench and pullups didn't feel too difficult a few days ago, I figured I was good to add 20lbs since it was the only lift I was planning on doing this session. Those first two sets felt too heavy and were bugging my knees, though, so took off 20 for the last few sets.
I notice I'm having to use an absurdly narrow stance during trap-bar deads, which makes it feel really awkward. I'm someone who has to push my knees out at a more extreme angle than most during squats/deads to avoid having my hips impinge and/or have extreme back rounding. So I end up having my heels almost touching to give my knees enough room without jamming into my arms. Ah well.
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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Bench: 155 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 10
Pullups: 9 sets of 3
Dumbbell fly: 20 x 30, 25, 20
Reverse fly: 15 x 25, 20, 20
Skullcrusher: 50 x 40 rest-paused
Barbell curl: 45 x 32 rest-paused
I think 155 for 10 matches my best AMRAP from before my last surgery, so I'm pleased that I've matched or exceeded my bench progress (for 2020 post-illness, that is).
Bench: 155 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 10
Pullups: 9 sets of 3
Dumbbell fly: 20 x 30, 25, 20
Reverse fly: 15 x 25, 20, 20
Skullcrusher: 50 x 40 rest-paused
Barbell curl: 45 x 32 rest-paused
I think 155 for 10 matches my best AMRAP from before my last surgery, so I'm pleased that I've matched or exceeded my bench progress (for 2020 post-illness, that is).
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Friday, November 6, 2020
Trap-bar deadlift: 250 x 5 x 5
These felt a lot better today. Form is getting dialed in as I get more and more familiar with the movement. Wore a belt on the first set, but it felt uncomfortable and hard to get in a good position, and the remaining sets felt much easier without it.
I also turned in my resignation at my job of nine (!) years today, so had a lot going through my mind and had trouble focusing. Had to turn off Slack notifications on my phone so I could concentrate without being bombarded with coworkers pinging me.
It was about five or six years overdue, to be honest, but still feels weird with a tinge of guilt. Most of my memories there are negative, though, so I guess it's some form of Stockholm Syndrome. A lot of mixed feelings, nonetheless.
Trap-bar deadlift: 250 x 5 x 5
These felt a lot better today. Form is getting dialed in as I get more and more familiar with the movement. Wore a belt on the first set, but it felt uncomfortable and hard to get in a good position, and the remaining sets felt much easier without it.
I also turned in my resignation at my job of nine (!) years today, so had a lot going through my mind and had trouble focusing. Had to turn off Slack notifications on my phone so I could concentrate without being bombarded with coworkers pinging me.
It was about five or six years overdue, to be honest, but still feels weird with a tinge of guilt. Most of my memories there are negative, though, so I guess it's some form of Stockholm Syndrome. A lot of mixed feelings, nonetheless.
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Re: No Colon, Still Rollin' Or: Spite Alone Holds Me Aloft
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Bench: 125 x 10, 10, 10, 12
Dumbbell row: 40 x 15 x 4
Lateral raise: 15 x 27, 23, 23
Band pulldown: Blue x 25 x 3
Band pushdown: Red x 50, 35, 35
Dumbbell curl: 20 x 20, 16, 15
Bench: 125 x 10, 10, 10, 12
Dumbbell row: 40 x 15 x 4
Lateral raise: 15 x 27, 23, 23
Band pulldown: Blue x 25 x 3
Band pushdown: Red x 50, 35, 35
Dumbbell curl: 20 x 20, 16, 15
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- Age: 38
Re: No Colon, Still Rollin' Or: Spite Alone Holds Me Aloft
Monday, November 9, 2020
Bench: 160 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 10 (Probably should have cut this off at around rep 8. Form wasn't great and right elbow and shoulder felt gross afterward)
Pullups: 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3
Dumbbell fly: 20 x 30, 28, 23
Reverse fly: 15 x 26, 21, 21
Skullcrusher: 50 x 43 rest-paused
Barbell curl: 45x 35 rest-paused
Bench: 160 x 3, 3, 3, 3, 10 (Probably should have cut this off at around rep 8. Form wasn't great and right elbow and shoulder felt gross afterward)
Pullups: 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3
Dumbbell fly: 20 x 30, 28, 23
Reverse fly: 15 x 26, 21, 21
Skullcrusher: 50 x 43 rest-paused
Barbell curl: 45x 35 rest-paused