Catching up the log again
Nov 23
Squat 135x5x3
No problem during the squats. My lower back is pretty tight, but did not impact the movements.
Press 80x5x3
As I have the past few sessions, I have done these standing. Bad idea.
Deadlift 235x5
It's been difficult getting into a good starting position due to the lower back stiffness. I've worked with a couple of SSC's and the most difficult issue for me has been deadlift starting position. I have the flexibility of rebar.
Nov 26
Squat 145x5x3.
Felt good and moved well. My back did not give me any issues.
Bench Press 135x5x3
I'm focusing on keeping my elbows tucked. I have a problematic right shoulder from a 30+ year old pitching injury. If my elbows start to flare, my shoulder gets pretty stiff.
Deadlift 245x5
I decided to pull sumo, which I've rarely tried, in an effort to spare my lower back. Reps 1-4 went well. I lost tension on 5 and tweaked my back. So much for sparing my back.
I have a long history of back tweaks. They come in two varieties. They either last 2 days or more than 2 weeks. I think this is the first version. I'm going back to seated presses. Undecided on deadlifts.