Papa Jerrys log.

[BrooklynJerry]

Smart. I've learned the hard way that it's better not to push.

Thanks Shug, better to blow off a workout and come back next time with a slightly lower weight than to push through and be out for a few months.
Friday 6/16/17
My leg still felt a little tight this morning but wanted to do something. Went to the garage and did some tri push downs and banded chins .4 sets each .Then did some grip work. I hope I will be able to sqt on Monday,taking it easy over the weekend. I bought a compression sleeve for the thigh and will wear it when I sqt next time.

[57bergstrm]

Hope it helps, you might also try the starr method, if its a muscle problem

[BrooklynJerry]

Yes Berg, it does feel like a muscle issue, not a joint . It feels normal today.I did ice yesterday and wore the thigh sleeve most of the day. I'm hoping I can do my normal WO tomorrow as I had two more weeks one this program before taking a planned week long break. Im going on a cruise to Nova Scotia and will be in Bostn for the 4th of July.
If feel anything going on tommoror on my warm ups I will stop immediately. I am going to take my time warming up and do some stretches . I know some believe that is not needed but maybe at my age it can only help.

[57bergstrm]

Sounds like a minor tweak, test it with a bunch of airsquats and a 20reps barbell squat, if it hurts back off a bit and do like 3x20reps on a not so painful weight. Nova scotia sounds great, for me a its a very exotic place. Have a nice time!

[pkelly54]

Jerry, I hope you heal quickly. I agree with bergstrm, the Starr rehab protocol really works. I hope you have a great cruise.

[BrooklynJerry]

Thanks Pete,it's been a while since I took a vacation.
Monday 6/19/17
After taking it easy since last Thursday my leg felt fine. I did wear the thigh sleeve as a precaution
SSB sqt bar/10 95/6 135/5 150/2
185/3 3 3 with belt
DB BP 15/15 30/5 57/7 6
EZB curl 80/8 8
SLDL 135/8. I decided not to do a work set off 185 today.
Ab wheel 15

[BrooklynJerry]

Thurs. 6/22/17
DL 115/10 135/5 185/5 210/2
250/3 230/5 belt
Press 45/10 70/5 75/2 85/4 4 4
Pull down 100/12 150/6 140/8
Leg press 230/20
Crunch 20
Thigh felt OK but I wore the thigh sleeve as a precaution. I made a little progress so I am happy.

[57bergstrm]

Progress is good[emoji106]!

[BrooklynJerry]

I am beginning to believe more time to recover may be the key to lifting more weight. I don't think that the 96 hour window between lifts applies to us elders. Maybe I will try some workout plans from another book in my library . It is geared for us wth grey hair. I really haven't made much progress in over a year., so not much to loose at this point.

[Meshuggah]

I am beginning to believe more time to recover may be the key to lifting more weight. I don't think that the 96 hour window between lifts applies to us elders. Maybe I will try some workout plans from another book in my library . It is geared for us wth grey hair. I really haven't made much progress in over a year., so not much to loose at this point.

I'm pretty sure I've told you that.