Downside of vanity.

I work as an anaesthetist. Last week they brought the patient to the operating theatre on a broken bed: the weels were not turning properly. Partly because I wanted the job done, partly because of vanity I lifted the end of the bed and moved it to the desired opsition. Not much, about a meter, and the weight I lifted was - as you can imagine - not of olympic proportions. Yet it was heavy enough to draw the comments "mr. muscle" from my nurses. The downside - the next day my lower back was sore. That's how it usually reacts to stupid actions, with considerable delay.

I took it easy for couple of days and paid careful attention to the form of snatches during the weekend. Same yesterday while doing LC with two 20 kgs. In spite of being careful though my lower back is not doing well today. I also atribute it to the poor cleaning technique yesterday.

Morale? First, do not show off, its benefits - several admiring remarks - are quickly overwhelmed by the downside, discomfort and inability to train. Second - take care of your back. Stretching, mobility and may be gentle "incorrect" lifting a la Mel Siff should take larger place in my training. I wish I learned from mistakes...