Rygamer's training log

[rygamer]

Woke up today with some soreness in right hip glute area. Also on the side of my right knee I feel almost like a nerve type sensation. Common Peroneal Nerve I believe. I really need to start foam rolling more. Other than getting woken up by my kids after only 5 hrs sleep today i feel good. Maybe I can sneak a nap today and be ready for Monday.

[rygamer]

My back lower back/glute/hip is bothering me a little, took 400mg advil. Pain is gone now. It's always when i'm sitting I start getting these minor pains.

[rygamer]

Wed Jun 10 2013

Workset:
Squat 225x3x5
Press 115x1x5
*115x1x3
110x1x5

Pullups BWx3x8

For squats I tried to get my hips out same time as knees. I went a little quicker on the descent. Kinda sloppy, but I felt more explosive coming out of the hole.

First time I stalled on the over head press @115 lbs.
Glute/hip tightness over the weekend. Need to foam roll more.
Took creatine before workout.

link to 225 squat with critique: http://startingstrength.com/resource...ad.php?t=40472

[rygamer]

Wed Jun 12 2013

Workset:
Squat 230x3x5
Bench Press 170x3x5
Deadlift 235x1x5

Summary: Like last workout i'm trying to adjust to breaking hips and knees at the same time for my squats. Last set was very hard. My deadlift session was ok. Still need to work out getting chest up before the actual pull. My grip strength at this weight is a little weak. Shopping for some shoes and a belt.

My body weight: 172-174

Took creatine before workout.

[rygamer]

Skipped training Friday due to very tight piriformis muscle. Back was pretty sore too. Along with my arch. Oh yeah my tibial head was very sore too.
Basically my whole right side was effed up. Pissed.

[Squeakyguy]

I posted in your form check thread, man. I saw you were troubled with some hip pain, and I also get tight on my right side when my for slacks. Check out my comments there, but keep in mind, I'm no expert. I hope what I have to say helps you get over your pain.

[rygamer]

Thanks for your comments man. I'm going to readup on knee slide, and hopefully tighten up my form. This type of pain is annoying!!! Will post new vids of form tomorrow if I'm able to train.

[rygamer]

Decided to rest a little more. Glute hip pain. Took 400mg ibuprofen, pain was tolerable but needed to concentrate at work today.

[rygamer]

I was resting a very tight muscle glute muscle (piriformis syndrome) for 13 days. I realized not doing anything makes it even more tight. Anyway, It's good to be back. I was able to complete my last working weight for squats . I tried to move up on bench press, but ended up dropping back down to my last working weight. Good news is I moved up 10lbs on my deadlift. I felt pretty good. Right hip flexor was tighter than usual. I'm happy I didn't lose any progress I gained .

Tues Jun 23 2013

Workset:
Squat 230x3x5
Bench Press 175x1x4, 170x2x5
Deadlift 245x1x5

[rygamer]

Thursday June 25 2013
Workset:

Squat 235x1x3
Press 115x3x5
Pullups BWx3x8

Body Weight: 175

Late night lifting is not good. Started at 10:15p, which in turns effects my sleep for the next day. Gotta find more sleep. Anyways, I was still tight from last workout. Especially hamstrings and glutes. I attempted 235 for squats but bailed after first 3 reps of my workset. Felt really heavy. Broke through on my press, which is a good thing. My glute is still sore on right side of butt under my belt line. I was able to really target it with a lacrosse ball after my workout. Also, I wondering if the creatine or whey protein, or milk is causing eczema on the inside of my elbow. This is the most dairy i've taken in my life. Will keep a watch on it.

Biggest improvement i need to make is my sleep!