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    The last couple months have been very tough, between my dad going rapidly downhill and helping take care of him, to his passing just about three weeks ago. My five siblings and I spent a lot of time with my mom, helping organize my dad's things and trying to make things easier on her. My dad was a month shy of 88 when he passed, and they'd been married for 69 years.
    I returned to Vermont a couple days ago, and had a freak accident while unloading my car. I hit my head on the top of the car door, which sent a jolt down my spine, right into my right sacrum and hip. I did the best I could with my workout this morning but the hip is painful, with pain all down my right leg... I'm definitely seeing the chiropractor tomorrow.
    Sun, Oct 8
    Bwt - 192
    DB swing: 50x10
    BP: 45x8, 85x5, 125x3, 155x2, 170x1 with pause
    Cambered BP: 125x3x2 with 3 sec. pause on each
    BB row: 95x6, 125x3, 145x6
    SQ: 65x8, 115x5, 155x3, 195x3
    BB curl: 60x5, 90x5

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    Sorry to hear this. I hope it's not too serious.

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    Thanks Jerry, but as of today, my low back and hip are still giving me trouble... even after seeing the chiropractor twice this week. On top of this, I made a radical change in my diet this week. After much research and watching a lot of videos, I decided to try the carnivore diet. It's only been three days, but I feel less bloated without the carbs, have lost just a couple pounds and my waist is down a half inch. I haven't adjusted to the lack of carbs yet energy-wise, I felt weaker working out this morning, and seemed to tire more quickly.
    Thu, Oct 12
    Bwt - 190.5
    DB swing: 50x11
    Press behind neck: 45x6, 67x3, 90x3, 75x6
    Power clean: 75x3, 100x3, 130x3
    DL: 205x5, 255x3
    Rev. CG pulldown: 100x6, 140x3, 170x6
    Dips: bwt x 6, +20 lbs x 6

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    I'm adjusting to the new diet, have lost a few pounds, and feel better overall. My hip and low back are loosening up a bit after using my foam roller last night. I also switched things up a bit with my workout, after the stress of dealing with my dad's failing health and passing.
    Sun, Oct. 15
    Bwt - 187
    DB swing: 50x12
    BP: 45x8, 85x5, 125x3, 152x3 - all reps with a pause
    Cambered WG BP: 130x3x2 - all with a 3-sec pause
    Seated row: 100x6, 120x3, 140x5
    Cybex leg press: 140x6, 230x3, 280x10
    Cybex leg extension: 70x10, 70x7
    BB curl: 60x5, 92x3

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    My hip and low back have loosened up more after the two chiropractic adjustments last week, and I was able to get a decent workout in today.
    Fri, Oct 20
    Bwt - 190
    DB swing: 55x10
    OHP: 55x6, 80x3, 100x3, PBN b/o: 80x5
    Chin-up: bwt x 5, 3, 3
    Dips: bwt x 6, +20 lbs x 6
    Power clean: 75x3, 105x3, 135x3 (last two reps Barski clean)
    DL: 205x5, 245x3, 275x4

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    Nice work, looks like your back on track.

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    I'm at my mom's for a few days and worked out in the garage this morning. I'm still having a little trouble with my SI joint, had to bail out early on my heavy set of squats today. Did one rep, but had some pain in the adductor, so didn't risk doing another rep. My strength is still down a bit at this lighter bodyweight, but I feel better in general.
    Mon, Oct 23
    Bwt - 188
    DB swing: 55x11
    BP: 45x8, 85x5, 125x3, 150x4 - all with a pause
    CGBP (16" grip): 135x6, 135x5
    BB row: 115x5, 130x3, 140x6
    SQ: 65x8, 115x5, 160x2, 200x1
    BB curl: 55x5, 70x2, 95x4

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    Back in Vermont today, had a pretty good workout, but somehow bruised the palm of my hand, at the base of my index finger... possible burst blood vessel? Could have been the power cleans, SLDL, or chin-ups... it'll heal soon enough.
    Thu, Oct 26
    Bwt - 188.5
    DB swing: 55x12
    OHP: 45x6, 70x3, 90x6, PBN b/o: 80x7
    Power clean: 85x3, 110x3, 137x3
    Deficit SLD: 205x6
    Chin-ups: bwt x 6, bwt x 4
    Supersetted chins with dips
    Dips: bwt x 6, bwt x 10

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    I saw my old chiropractor while at my mom's last week, and my low back and SI joint are much better now, so I pushed my squat a little further today.
    Sun, Oct 29
    Bwt - 191.5
    DB swing: 60x8
    BP: 45x8, 85x5, 125x3, 150x5 - all with pause
    CGBP: 135x5x2 with pause
    BB row: 115x6, 130x3, 145x6
    SQ: 65x8, 115x5, 165x2, 205x1, 235x1 - took this too deep and had to fight through sticking point.
    Hammer iso-lateral leg ext: 70x8, 70x7
    BB curl: 60x5, 75x3, 95x5

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    My friend and I took a trip south for a few days this week. Went as far as Hickory NC, to the used gym store. It's worth checking out if anyone gets down that way, a lot of great stuff I wish I had room for. We're staying at my mom's tonight, then back to Vermont this weekend. I had a good workout here, but still needed to see my chiro afterwards.
    Fri, Nov 3
    Bwt - 193
    DB swing: 50x12
    OHP: 55x6, 75x3, 92x6, PBN: 82x6
    Chin-ups: bwt x 5 x 2
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    Decline LTE: 55x8x2
    Power clean: 90x3, 115x3, 139x3
    SLDL: 170x8, 210x6

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