Approved Log My Training Log - Another old man trying to live life as a young man

[ChasetheCase]

So shoulder flared up more, just back from the physio. Had enough keep trying to train around this. Turns out it's my AC joint. No horizontal/vertical pressing for the next 6 weeks. Have some external shoulder rotation movements to do before training, just need to replan my workouts now.

At least with the christmas break coming up it's going to be easier.

 

[Fletch Elliot]

So shoulder flared up more, just back from the physio. Had enough keep trying to train around this. Turns out it's my AC joint. No horizontal/vertical pressing for the next 6 weeks. Have some external shoulder rotation movements to do before training, just need to replan my workouts now.

At least with the christmas break coming up it's going to be easier.

Bugga mate, shoulder injuries are the worst. I've done my rotator cuff on both sides and it ended up being a blessing in disguise. Didn't learn on the first one but second time round I changed my pressing form and the shoulders have been good for a few years now.
Good luck with the new plan and recovery!

 

[ChasetheCase]

That's good to hear. I've had issues with my shoulder on and off for a while. Had almost 6 months off bench pressing and finally thought it was all good and same issue again. Maybe I'm rushing into training too fast which is causing it to inflame. Hating the fact that I had been stuck on 35kg dumbells for so long and just recently was able to move up. Going to go back to square one again. At least I know I can do it again. I really wanted to get back up to my old flat bench PB, purely an ego thing i suppose. I'd feel content erasing it from my programme and only ever doing DB presses moving forward. It just feels like one of the goals I have to reach.

 

[Fletch Elliot]

That's good to hear. I've had issues with my shoulder on and off for a while. Had almost 6 months off bench pressing and finally thought it was all good and same issue again. Maybe I'm rushing into training too fast which is causing it to inflame. Hating the fact that I had been stuck on 35kg dumbells for so long and just recently was able to move up. Going to go back to square one again. At least I know I can do it again. I really wanted to get back up to my old flat bench PB, purely an ego thing i suppose. I'd feel content erasing it from my programme and only ever doing DB presses moving forward. It just feels like one of the goals I have to reach.

6 months off is a good amount of time for it to heal, maybe too heavy too fast? I'm sure you'll get it sorted. As you said might be time to remove the flat bench and continue to set new DB incline PB's. Doesn't stoke the ego as much but good for your physique

 

[ChasetheCase]

True, all makes perfect sense not flatpressing, I think it's age thing. Get to the point where you're better than when you were in your twenties. Most annoying part is that i was making some good progress after my last injury and was on set to be back to my previous PBs by end of Jan. Ready for my next cycle. Will just have to use this time to maintain and cut instead. Probably a good thing, as I really don't like the idea of bukling when I'm around 13%.

Well today's training was a bit rushed, and really not well planned. I was supposed to have changed it up to allow to work around my shoulder. Just ended up stripping out press and dips, at least it gave me some time to do some extra cardio.

Really need to work out a completely new programme for the break as have far less equipment at home.

Squat (Barbell)
60kg x 5 reps
80kg x 5 reps
100kg x 3 reps
120kg x 6 reps
120kg x 6 reps
120kg x 8 reps

Lat Pulldown (Cable)
50kg x 15 reps
60kg x 15 reps
70kg x 10 reps

Leg Extension (Machine)
68kg x 12 reps
75kg x 12 reps
82kg x 12 reps

Seated Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
15kg x 12 reps
15kg x 12 reps
15kg x 12 reps

Elliptical Trainer
L8
1.1km - 14m

 

[ChasetheCase]

Week 1 - 0.5mg of Retatrutide, today's 7 day average is 87.2 kg. Realistic approximate bodyfat 13%.

 

[ChasetheCase]

I've been real slack and no way I was going to attempt squatting at home today. Currently 40.3c here, I'm going to cave and buy one of those 750mm fans from Bunnings. I've never wanted to buy one as the are horrendously noisy. But if it can cool me enough to train I can put up with the noise. Would love aircon, but the garage is too big so can't put a cheap split in.

Went to the local needle exchange and found out they were closed since yesterday until the 15th Jan. Feel sorry for the people who have addiction issues and no money. Ordered some 0.5ml 31g syringes off Amazon to make dosing the reta easier.

I spent 15 minutes just working on my round kicks, till I gave up due to the heat. My kicks are still so bad, I'm really not confident in fully torqueing my standing leg after my ACL surgery. I've only been sparring in the gym and just doing low kicks so that was ok. But didn't do any training sessions after the first one as was so embarssing attempting to kick the bag and pads. Good news though 15mins at home with no one watching and not giving a shit my kicks went from about 40% to 60%. Will keep this up over the holiday period and try and do it everyday.