I'm really enjoying this time off. I have spent the last 1-1/2 weeks analyzing my training and making plans for what is next. I have renewed drive for grippers and, big surprise, that will probably be my primary focus. But I am trying to plan a balanced approach to everything else that will not only keep me in better general fitness, but aid in hitting PRs.
My left shoulder is feeling pretty close to 100%. My right bicep is still bothering me off and on so I've been trying to stay away from exercises that involve it too much. So I've been doing lots of light lower body--lunges, squats, etc. I do feel pretty darn good overall.
Luke suggested that I might have pulled my bicep doing RT, which makes sense. I have noticed the pull on my bicep during RT workouts in the past. I'm guessing it did pull it during my 11/8 workout because it was right after that I started feeling symptoms. Makes sense to me. He said a muscle pull like that can take a month or more to heal, so I can be patient.
I changed the name of my blog for a fresh start. I feel ready to take off. Point me at the sky and watch me fly!
Good to see you've gotten renew vigor to get you fired up again. Going through the same thing.
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Glad to see it's just got you even more focused on grippers Matt! You'll come back and soon be even stronger than where you left off.
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ReplyDeletePapa Grip here. Rest that biceps tendon and avoid the RT for a while. There are lots of movements of a general nature suitable to enhance your fitness and I don't need to tell you what can be done for your grip.
In this case, the student has surpassed the teacher.