Fiftyfit - One Day At a Time

[fiftyfit]

I saw the new chiropractor for the second time yesterday, and he's given me a lot of relief already. He says he's optimistic now that he can help me considerably. The X-rays he took last week showed more damage than I imagined, but the improvement already has me hopeful. I do think it's probably best that I forget about heavy squatting and deadlifting in the future, so I'm considering alternatives. I was able to get a pretty decent workout in today, and though I got through halting deadlifts, chances are I'll be dropping them, perhaps for reverse hypers.
Thu, Feb 15
Bwt - 195.5
DB swing: 50x10
OHP: 45x6, 70x3, 90x6, 5, 5
Face pull: 40x10x3
HDL: 155x8, 175x8, 195x8
Hammer seated leg curl: 35x12, 10
Chin-up: bwt + 10 x 6, 4, 3
Dips: bwt + 25 x 4, 4, 4

[Fred J]

I saw the chiropractor on Tuesday, felt better for a day and a half, now not so good. Been doing a lot of thinking, and decided it's a good time to let the powerlifting go. I really hate the thought of giving up squats for good, hopefully I won't have to.

I have been catching up on some reading and noticed this. It's a shame but I have noticed several folks on here are having issues lately . I guess we are lucky to be as healthy as we are at our ages. Hopefully between your chiro and some program changes you will feel better soon.

[fiftyfit]

A quick update... after having to skip Sunday's workout due to the pain, I saw the chiropractor Monday. After that visit, I was feeling considerably better. In addition, yesterday I started the low back rehab program Starr wrote about many years ago. High reps (75 - 100) of good morning and halting deadlifts with just a broomstick to start. I'm already noticing the improvement in my hip and low back, so I'm feeling more optimistic now. Planning to go to the gym tomorrow, for mainly OHP, chins and dips.

[BrooklynJerry]

Glad to hear you feeling better.I guess when you have the will we find ways to work around our pain and injuries.

[fiftyfit]

That's what it really comes down to Jerry, where there's a WILL, there's a WAY!

[fiftyfit]

I've had three workouts over the last week, after taking the previous two weeks off. It's been tough trying to work around the pain, while still trying to get some decent work in. I've been getting regular adjustments from the chiropractor, while also doing the exercises PT gave me. I also had my thumb x-rayed last week, after falling mid-January. No fractures, but considerable arthritis in two joints. This makes it tough on some of my exercises, but I do what I can. I'm at my mom's for a few days, and worked out in the cold (32 degrees) garage today... out of propane for my heater.
Sun, Mar 10
Bwt - 194
BP: 65x6, 105x3, 140x6, 5, 5 - all strict with a pause
Inc. press: 105x5, 95x6
Seated row: 125x6, 165x10, 9, 8
Decline DB pullover: 50x10x2
Vertical leg press: 150x10, 190x10x2
Leg extension: 55x12x2
BB curl: 45x6, 60x3, 80x6, 75x5x2
Hanging DB curl: 15x8

[fiftyfit]

Back in Vermont now, and despite the hip and back troubles, I had a good workout today. I'm gonna be rotating the rep ranges on some of my exercises for awhile, I think it will be a little easier to handle, and maybe help my progress.
Thu, Mar 14
Bwt - 194
OHP: 45x6, 70x3, 93x4x3
Power clean: 95x3, 115x3, 130x3
Good morning: 75x8, 95x8, 115x8
Hammer seated leg curl: 45x10x2
Chin-up: bwt x 6, 5, 4
supersetted with
Dips: bwt x 8, 7, 6

[BrooklynJerry]

Looks good. Sping is on the way!

[fiftyfit]

My friend and I tried a new gym in Burlington today, on the recommendation of her ex, Crunch Fitness. It's not bad... numerous lifting platforms and and racks, and plenty of Olympic sets. Also a large number of benches, machines and cardio equipment. Best of all, it's half the price of the gym I currently go to. I still have a couple months on my current membership, but may switch after that.
Mon, Mar 18
Bwt - 193.5
BP: 65x8, 105x5, 135x3, 150x2, 165x1, 145x4x3
Incline press: 95x10x2
Seated row: 100x6, 130x7, 130x6
DB pullover: 50x12x2
Matrix leg press: 167x6, 237x6, 327x10x3
Leg extension: 60x12, 62.5x12
BB curl: 40x6, 60x3, 80x8
Leaning DB curl: 20x7

[fiftyfit]

It's been almost two months since I last squatted, and my hip and SI joint is doing much better now, so I decided to give the squats a go today. I seemed to get through them with no aggravation, but I know I still have to be careful.
Sun, Mar 24
Bwt - 193.5
DB swing: 50x10
BP: 65x5, 95x3, 125x1, 150x6, 145x5, 140x5
CGBP: 125x6x2
BB row: 95x6, 115x3, 135x6x2
Decline DB pullover: 55x10x2
SQ: 65x5, 115x3, 155x2, 190x5
Cybex leg ext: 65x10x2
Note: I didn't care for the Cybex, too much friction on it. I'm gonna go back to the Hammer leg extension.