Squatter's Journal-The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

[big_swede]

Speedy recovery brother! Im taking a light week myself and its also to prevent lower back burnout, that thing has s recovery off its own it seems:-)

[ravimolasaria]

Originally Posted by Squatter

David was able to fix the lower back yesterday in 1 session thankfully. He did say that 2 Facet Joints were out this time. No wonder I could barely pull 135. Up until now, it's only been 1 problematic Facet Joint. It's hard to believe 1 or 2 tiny bones can bring me down and makes the difference of a 135 pull and a 465 pull. My appt. with the sports medicine specialist is not until April, so I will just carry on as normal until then. The X-rays did show some "Disc Narrowing" and Arthritis in the lower back, of which the specialist will give me more details and treatment.

Pretty sore all over today. I don't think i have ever needed a deload more than I do now. Might hit up some deload bench Sunday or Monday and then some seated OHP after that. As JB advised, I will do nothing standing this week until I start week 8 of the program next Saturday with the Crew.

Good news as far as your back is concerned super Jim ... Take it easy for some time and you will be back much stronger for next round ... Deload / rest and east ... And stay healthy brother ...

[KD5NFW]

You've been crushing the iron Jim! No one deserves a deload more than you! Get your body repaired and come back and hit it hard

[BendtheBar]

Rest and come back strong Jim.

[CLEEPER]

True story , rest up and come back stronger.

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by big_swede

Speedy recovery brother! Im taking a light week myself and its also to prevent lower back burnout, that thing has s recovery off its own it seems:-)

Thanks Swede!! Indeed, the lower back can take a big beating, but it also demands the most recovery time, especially for an old fart like me.

Originally Posted by ravimolasaria

Good news as far as your back is concerned super Jim ... Take it easy for some time and you will be back much stronger for next round ... Deload / rest and east ... And stay healthy brother ...

Thanks Ravi!! Healthy is my middle name - literally.

Originally Posted by KD5NFW

You've been crushing the iron Jim! No one deserves a deload more than you! Get your body repaired and come back and hit it hard

Thanks Rich!! JB's routine is going to demand I hit it hard.

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Rest and come back strong Jim.

Thanks Steve!! I'll be recharged and ready to SHFW - just like you!

Originally Posted by CLEEPER

True story , rest up and come back stronger.

Thanks Chad - and I will! Feeling better already.

[Squatter]

DELOAD WEEK SESSION 1

I know most of you likely hate deloads, but I actually like them alot. I get to freelance and do what I want and how I want, with the exception of any standing movements this week, as per the Boss.

I did some cardio for the first time in about a year. Call me crazy, but I absolutely loved every minute of it because it makes me feel so damn good. My body just reacts to it in such a positive way and it gives me a rush, even at low intensity like today. I really would like to shed a few pounds of blubber in the next few months. Nothing drastic, of course, and I will do it really slowly. I currently weigh in at 235 (I'm 5'10") and I would like to "tone" (haha) down to about 210-215 ish. I think I would look and feel much better. There is absolutely no reason why I cannot gain strength and still reach my goals in just losing 20 lbs very slowly. I would never want to be under 200 lbs tho.

I am the master of healthy gluten free eating, as I have been for almost 9 years now. It is impossible for anyone to eat any healthier than me. The only change I need to make is to have 1 steak at dinner instead of 2 and do a little bit of cardio. I plan to do the cardio on non lifting days, which should minimize any negative effects on my lifting, and to mix it up with steady state and intervals.

I am bound and determined to look and fell better and reach my goals of a 500+ pull, a 315+ bench, and a 450+ squat along the way. This is and always will be my priority.

When I set my mind to something, I get it. My mind is set.

Bench Press (Paused)
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135 X5
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185 X5

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Dips
BW x12
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Cardio
20 Mins Elliptical & 15 mins Stationary Bike

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[Hunterace]

Good Deload Super Jim! I'm actually surprised, even though you said you were going to deload, that you just didn't take time OFF and rest . Seems like most people hate the total days off, I love em !!! Best of luck with the slow weight loss and I know you'll reach your goals for the meets, going to kick ass Super JIM!!!!!!!

[EliteDreams]

Enjoy the whole deload Giant Jim,hopefully the joints will be better and this rest will be in preperation for more ass kicking!

[BendtheBar]

Call me crazy, but I absolutely loved every minute of it because it makes me feel so damn good.

I loved it for so many years. You're definitely not crazy.