4 September 2010

I noticed soon after the last workout that instead of 15 kg plates on my barbell I had 25 kg. So all lifts are actually 20 kg heavier. I was wondering at the time why 60 kg deadlift feels sort of heavy.

I did not touch the KBs the whole week and hardly have time to train today, the reality of many amateurs. That's why I smirk at the motivaional remarks of many coaches: "do you have what it takes", "are you prepared for the sacrifices" etc. No, I don't and aren't. I have to pay the mortgage, private school fees, insurance, petrol, food and so on, kettlebells are at the bottom of the list. But I do have some time before they call me back to the hospital, so I am going to do some lifting.

2 x 24 kg jerk:
5 reps/min
13 reps

I woke up with quite a bad headache. It got better during the day, however 10 jerks brought it back. The lifting session will have to be postponed until better times.

2 comments:

Truculent Dad said...

As an older (48)man myself, I can relate to your comments. Those of use who are not 25 year old professional trainers and have kids & other obligations cannot always train with that level of consistency or intensity...I explored the limits of my athleticism when I was young, now I just want to be able to chase my kids & grand-kids through the park without getting short of breath.

Anonymous said...

Жек, привет.

Я о головной боли после толчка — скорее всего это связано с наличием тригерных точек в мышцах шеи.
Ты знаком с работами Janet Travell (Myofascial pain and disfunction)?
Или еще ближе к телу — работы Clair Davies — Trigger Point Therapy Workbook? Я нашел в сети, пдф в 100 мб.

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