The Log of Conjugate PR's

[Meshuggah]

Saturday 3-2-24

Day 1 of the Arnold Classic Strongman was awesome, Thor made a 1,006 Deadlift look like 225.

Here is the Day 2 Link... Day 2 | 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic | Full Live Stream - YouTube

[Meshuggah]

Monday 3-4-24 / Garage Temp 60

Lat Pulldown (22" Parallel Grip Bar)

1X20 @ 80
3X8 @ 130

Low Incline Close Grip 2 Board Bench (18" Grip, Bench Blokz)

1X12 @ 75
1X10 @ 95
1X8 @ 105
1X6 @ 115
1X4 @ 135
1X2 @ 155

Bodyweight Air Squat - 1X20

Music: Pink Floyd - Pulse (Live)

* The gout pain and massive swelling are finally letting up and I can put a shoe on again.
* The lower back/sciatica probably has a ways to go, but there's less pain and I'm hopeful.

[BrooklynJerry]

Great to hear that it's getting better.

[Meshuggah]

Great to hear that it's getting better.

Thanks Jerry, things are slowly improving.

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Wednesday 3-6-24 / Indoors

Back rehab stuff today. These 2 videos show the exercises...

(Do these daily) The McGill Big 3: Full Breakdown with Brian Carroll - YouTube

The Best Herniated Disc Exercises and Stretches - Physical Therapy for Disc Herniation - YouTube

Music: David Gilmour - On an Island (18th Anniversary)
David is also 78 years old today. His guitar solos are the best.

[Meshuggah]

Friday 3-8-24 / Indoors

Lower Back Rehab Stuff

Kettlebell Clean & Press

10 Singles L&R @ 35

CoC Grippers

Music: Kansas - Kansas (Debut, 50th Anniversary) / Meshuggah - Catch Thirty Three

* Probably pushing my luck with the K-Bell Presses, but you know how it is...

[Meshuggah]

Wednesday 3-13-24 / Garage Temp 66

Lat Pulldown (22" Parallel Grip Bar)

1X15 @ 90
2X6 @ 140

Low Incline 2 Board Bench (22" Grip, Bench Blokz)

1X10 @ 95
1X8 @ 115
1X6 @ 135
1X4 @ 155

Music: Deftones - Koi No Yokan

* Back/Sciatic is still jacked up, but I'm doing what I can.
I'm doing daily rehab stuff, I"m just not posting it.

[BrooklynJerry]

I'm glad to see your able to finds ways to work around the injuries.

[skid]

Hey Shug, sorry to hear about your health issues! I was wondering why I hadn't seen any of your videos lately. Keep up the rehab and looking forward to seeing you back in action! Also, congrats on 42 years married!. Wife and I are 37 years together.

[Meshuggah]

Hey Shug, sorry to hear about your health issues! I was wondering why I hadn't seen any of your videos lately. Keep up the rehab and looking forward to seeing you back in action! Also, congrats on 42 years married!. Wife and I are 37 years together.

Thanks Brother. This is what I get for lifting heavy too often. I'm on week 8 since being injured and I have a ways to go.
Today marks the 50th anniversary RUSH's debut album. The Terrific Trio from Toronto have always been my favorite band.
Hopefully they are Canada's National Treasure.

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Monday 3-18-24

McGill Big 3

CoC Grippers

Music: RUSH - RUSH (50th Anniversary of their debut album)

[Meshuggah]

Tuesday 3-19-24 / Garage Temp 64

Lat Pulldown (22" Parallel Grip Bar)

1X20 @ 90
2X6 @ 145
1X8 @ 125

Low Incline 2 Board Bench (22" Grip, Bench Blokz)

1X10 @ 95
1X8 @ 115
1X6 @ 135
1X4 @ 155
1X3 @ 165

Music: Primus - Frizzle Fry

* Back, sciatica, and foot are s-l-o-w-l-y improving.