Thanks Austin!
3/23/15
Squat: 105x5x3
105x5 - YouTube
Bench: 105x5x3
DL: 175x5
I somewhat questioned training today. The area of the hernia felt a bit tender but I convinced myself that's just normal. Its like anything else. The area got worked so its sore. I reminded myself that there is zero evidence of hernia recurrence related to activity. The thing is healed it just doesn't feel completely normal yet. That being said, the workout went fine.
I believe I detected less irritation at the bottom of the squat today, but I still stayed conservative with weight. Only made a 10lb jump, but that's ok. I'll know when its time to make bigger jumps. Form looks fine as far as I can tell. I'm not exactly exploding out of the hole yet for obvious reasons.
Bench was a bit restricted. Getting a normal arch and normal breath are not quite possible yet. Too much of a stretch on the incisions and hernia area. But I'm able to do it 90% correct so its fine.
DL again felt fine. Made a 20lb jump. I probably only have one more week of 3x/week DL, if that. Will play it by ear.
Overall feeling pretty good. Almost like a normal person again. Still holding out hope to be able to compete May 1st, even if I don't PR anything. Probably still need to show up and get the Meet experience.